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Europol Report Connects Anonymous Digital Currencies to Dark Net Crime

A new report by Europol examines the role of bitcoin in money laundering schemes and dark net organised crime.

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Italian Authorities Issue Bitcoin Warnings, Urge Regulation

Three Italian institutions have issued new warnings on bitcoin, calling for legislation to eliminate regulatory ambiguity and illicit use.

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Bank of Russia: Bitcoin Should Not Be Rejected

The Bank of Russia issued new statements suggesting it is still evaluating its treatment of bitcoin and digital currencies.

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The Bitcoin Word Game

How specific words and phrases are being crafted in an attempt to shape the public's perception of bitcoin.

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Why Know-Your-Customer Rules Won't Work With Bitcoin

Know Your Customer rules exemplify why moulding bitcoin into the current regulatory framework won't work, argues Ariel Deschapell.

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Lawyers Want Bitcoin Money Laundering Charges Dropped on Technicality

Lawyers representing two Florida men charged with bitcoin-related money laundering want to have the charges dropped on a technicality.

European authorities have busted a crypto fraud operation in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Serbia. (Shutterstock)

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Bulgarian Bitcoin Tax Guidance May Leave Money-Laundering Loophole

Bulgaria has announced it will tax digital currencies as income, but some have concerns over documentation requirements.

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Will Florida’s Money Laundering Laws Apply to Bitcoin?

Lawyers of two men arrested for bitcoin transactions claim state legislation only applies to fiat, but are they right?

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Australian Government Tracks All Bitcoin to AUD Conversions

The Australian government is keeping a close eye on bitcoin – tracking every BTC to AUD conversion, and vice-versa.

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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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