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UK Government Highlights Benefits of Blockchain Tech

The economic secretary to the UK government's Treasury department has spoken about the benefits of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

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UK Regulator Warns Against Crypto Investment Firm

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a public warning against Cryptoconomist Limited, a crypto investment firm.

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Scorechain Raises $570k for European Bitcoin Compliance Solution

Bitcoin compliance solutions provider Scorechain has raised €500,000 ($570,000) in seed funding.

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Polish Finance Ministry: EU Should Create Bitcoin Regulation

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has said regulating bitcoin should form "part of initiatives at the EU level".

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Commonwealth Central Bankers Raise Bitcoin Policy Questions

Commonwealth central bankers say they want to look closely at the potential impact of digital currency before adopting a stance toward the technology.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Gemini’s Stellar Debut

What has been said and by whom? CoinDesk has rounded up the top bitcoin and blockchain related headlines from across the world.

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US Law Commission to Debate Model Digital Currency Bill in DC

The Uniform Law Commission is set to discuss a draft version of a model law for regulating virtual currencies such as bitcoin this week.

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Commonwealth Central Bankers to Discuss Bitcoin's Role in Remittances

Finance officials from the Commonwealth are set to discuss bitcoin and digital currencies within the context of global remittance flows.

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Europol and Interpol Partner to Fight Digital Currency ‘Abuse'

Europol and Interpol have agreed to work together on issues related to the criminal use of digital currencies.

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Fed Chair: Bitcoin's Popularity Unrelated to Central Bank Policy

US Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen said the popularity of bitcoin doesn't relate to the public's perception of its monetary policy.

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