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Reserve Bank of Australia: Bitcoin 'limited risk' to payment systems

Australia's central bank has spelled out the perceived risks of bitcoin adoption in a document only recently made public.

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Lobbyists Put Bitcoin on the Agenda in Washington DC

Government relations firm Peck Madigan Jones now lobbies on bitcoin, but are they pushing for or against the cryptocurrency?

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FinCEN: Digital Currency Cloud Mining, Escrow Services Aren't Money Transmitters

FinCEN has released two new rulings that offer clarity and guidance to digital currency service providers.

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BitX Targets Developing Countries With Global Expansion Plan

The exchange and wallet service aims to serve 12-plus countries initially with one recognizable brand.

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Regulators in Maryland, Nevada and Canada Weigh in on Bitcoin Debate

Two US states have issued advisories on bitcoin, while Canada's tax authority outlined its position on digital currency-related revenue.

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Ohio Bans Bitcoin for Alcohol Sales

A state regulator just made things more difficult for alcohol sellers in Cleveland's Bitcoin Boulevard project.

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BTC China Halts RMB Account Funding From China Merchants Bank

Chinese bitcoin exchange BTC China has stopped accepting RMB deposits from China Merchants Bank.

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British Isle’s Plan to Mint Physical Bitcoins Loses Key Support

The UK's Royal Mint has reportedly discontinued talks with Alderney about minting physical bitcoins.

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France: Bitcoin Revenues Must be Declared to Tax Authorities

The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has stated that earnings from bitcoin transactions will be taxed.

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Bitcoin Price Drops $40 Following Reports of New PBOC Warnings

The People's Bank may be getting stricter with Chinese bitcoin exchanges after reported warnings to major banks.

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