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Alleged Mt. Gox Victim Files Class Action Lawsuit, Now His Lawyers Speak Out

A class action lawsuit filed against Mt. Gox in the US is already gaining significant interest from alleged victims.

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New Jersey Case Could Set Restrictive Precedent for Bitcoin Businesses

New Jersey law enforcement is seeking to stop one innovative bitcoin startup, on the basis of protecting consumers.

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California Bill Would Make Bitcoin 'Lawful Money'

A new Senate bill is looking to give US dollar alternatives firmer legal footing in California.

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Why Life Under Bitcoin Regulation Will Be Worse Than Investors Think

Wall Street veteran Bruce Fenton discusses the pitfalls of working under the burden of traditional financial regulation.

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Alleged Silk Road Ringleader Ross Ulbricht Indicted on Drugs, Money Laundering

Ross Ulbricht has been formally indicted by federal prosecutors for his involvement in Silk Road.

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'Innocent' Silk Road Seller Will Sue to Stop Sale of Seized Bitcoins

A Silk Road merchant says he will hire a lawyer to try to stop the sale of his bitcoins.

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BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem Arrested in Silk Road Bitcoin Bust

Charges have been filed against exchange owner Charlie Shrem for allegedly selling $1m in bitcoins to Silk Road users.

Charlie Shrem is the former founder of BitInstant and co-founder of cryptocurrency intelligence service CryptoIQ.

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Italian Amendment Would Treat Bitcoin Like Cash

The amendment would track bitcoin transactions exceeding €1,000 to abide by the nation’s anti-money laundering laws.

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High-Profile Dutch Lawyer Welcomes Bitcoin Payments

One of the Netherlands’ most high-profile criminal defence lawyers now accepts bitcoin for all his legal fees.

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Canadian Provincial Bitcoin Law: It's All About Protecting the Consumer

Lawyer Matt Burgoyne uncovers the provincial legislation and accompanying regulations pertaining to bitcoin companies operating in Canada.

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