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Senate Bitcoin Hearing Discusses Legitimacy and Challenges of Virtual Currencies

Don't bother running from regulation, said an agency director – because in the long term, there's nowhere to hide.

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Bitcoin Foundation Plays Down Silk Road Connection at Senate Hearing

Participants will reveal differing opinions on anonymity and Silk Road at a key Senate bitcoin hearing on Monday.

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What Exactly Does the US Government Really Think of Bitcoin? Here’s the Story so Far

We look at some of the more significant events in bitcoin's short but colorful legal history.

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Taking bitcoin to a whole new level: Jeremy Allaire reveals all about Circle

Jeremy Allaire tells us about Circle and what he plans to do with the bitcoin company's $9m investment.

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What the past and future mean for regulating bitcoin exchanges in the US

Ken Abe reviews the regulation and compliance challenges faced by bitcoin exchanges in the US.

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Mt. Gox registers with FinCEN as a money services business

Mt. Gox has taken a step towards complying with US money-laundering regulations by registering as a money services business with the US Treasury Department.

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FinCEN boss lays out Bitcoin rules

The boss of US regulator FinCEN has outlined what Bitcoin exchanges need to do to keep the feds happy and stay out of prison.

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