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Additional Sources Confirm China's Payment Processor Ban, Bitcoin Price Falls $200

The bitcoin price dropped $200 after confirmation of China's block on business between third-party payment companies and bitcoin exchanges.

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China Bans Payment Companies from Working With Bitcoin Exchanges, Sources Claim

China's Central Bank today banned the country's third-party payment companies from doing business with bitcoin exchanges, sources have claimed.

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Central Banks in New Zealand and Australia Issue Bitcoin Warning

Officials from New Zealand and Australia echoed statements from around the world, saying bitcoin was "interesting but risky".

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Swiss Government to Write Report on Dangers of Bitcoin

The Federal Council of the Swiss parliament is to write an official report on the dangers of bitcoin.

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EU Banking Regulator Issues Warning on Virtual Currencies

The European Banking Authority has issued a warning on potential risks related to virtual currencies.

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What Do Australia's Biggest Banks Think About Bitcoin?

Australian banks have had a mixed reaction to bitcoin so far, but how has this affected customers?

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Swiss Lawmakers Propose Treating Bitcoin as Foreign Currency

The Swiss Parliament is considering a postulate that asks for bitcoin to be treated as any other foreign currency.

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Are India's Regulators Poised to Clamp Down on Bitcoin?

Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.

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Bank of France Warns of Bitcoin's Volatility

French central bankers have joined their Chinese counterparts in issuing a warning against the risks of bitcoin trading.

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UK Tax Authority HMRC Rethinks Stance on Bitcoin

HM Revenue and Customs has backtracked on its previous classification of bitcoin as a taxable 'voucher'.

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