Regulation


Markets

Will America Follow Washington State's Lead and Classify Bitcoin as 'Money'?

Unlike many other controversial topics debated by government, the support and criticism of digital currencies transcend party lines.

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Markets

New York Hearings Open in Shrem's Shadow

Digital currency luminaries will testify in New York today, days after a leading NY bitcoin advocate's arrest.

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Markets

Charlie Shrem Arrest is Latest Chapter in Silk Road Story

Check out CoinDesk's Silk Road timeline.

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Markets

Bank of Russia Issues Warning on Digital Currencies

The Bank of Russia has issued a statement on digital currencies, echoing warnings by regulators across the globe.

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Jeremy Allaire: Regulators, Wall Street and Bitcoin Hitting the Mainstream

No longer the preserve of radical libertarians, bitcoin will soon be dominated by a different animal: the suited businessman.

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Markets

Head of Russia's Largest Bank Backs Bitcoin, Again

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sberbank CEO German Gref voiced his support for digital currencies.

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Markets

Miami Bitcoin Conference Day 1: Crime, Krugman, and BitLicenses

The symposium, being held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, brought a huge crowd with all seats full.

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Markets

Witness List Revealed for New York Virtual Currency Hearings

The NYDFS has announced the witness list for its upcoming hearings on virtual currency.

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Policy

Sweden Likely to Regulate Bitcoin as an Asset

The Swedish Tax Agency is drafting rules for bitcoin users and programmers that would treat bitcoins as assets.

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25-Year-Old Arrested After Selling Gun for Bitcoin on Black Market

A US bitcoin user has been arrested for allegedly selling a semi-automatic pistol to Dutch law enforcement officials.

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