Regulation


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Bitcoin ATM Company Refused Account by Bank of Ireland

The Bank of Ireland has allegedly rejected BitVendo’s application for a bank account.

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French Finance Minister Calls for EU Action on Bitcoin Regulation

A top French financial official is calling on the EU's ECOFIN council to consider far-reaching bitcoin regulation.

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Philippines Regulator Issues Warning on Digital Currencies

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, echoes similar statements issued by regulators worldwide.

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Forget Bitcoin vs Fiat, Welcome the Hybrid Economy

Circle's Sean Neville contemplates a moderate take on the future of finance, one where bitcoin and fiat co-exist.

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Why The Bitcoin Industry Must Recognise Its Responsibilities

The biggest lesson of the fall of Mt. Gox and Flexcoin is that customers must be better protected.

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Meet Roger Dickinson, The Man Behind California's Bill to Legalize Bitcoin

The California Assembly’s Roger Dickinson talks about his state’s neutral approach to digital currency legislation.

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Japanese Government Says Bitcoin 'Not a Currency', Forms Investigation Committee

Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.

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Vault of Satoshi Halts US Bitcoin Exchange Service, Cites Worsening US Regulatory Conditions

Vault of Satoshi announced today that it will stop service to US customers, with no timeline for return.

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Russia’s Anti-Bitcoin Stance May Be Softening, Reports Say

The Bank of Russia seems to be saying that a February meeting did not result in a bitcoin ban.

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US Congressman Launches Satirical Bid to Ban the US Dollar

In response to one senator's call for a bitcoin ban, Congressman Jared Polis urged regulators to ban USD.

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