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UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor opens for business

New UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor is banking on watertight KYC rules and constant contact with regulators.

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All you need to know about federal bitcoin law in Canada

Legal expert Matthew Burgoyne reveals how the Canadian federal law applies to businesses operating in Canada's bitcoin space.

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Hunger for bitcoin grows in Scandinavia as regulatory approach evolves

With Sweden hosting a 250-delegate bitcoin conference this week, Scandinavia is building a healthy bitcoin community.

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Bitcoin: the solution to startups' international banking issues?

Second-hand software site Half Price Digital shows how bitcoins can help startups avoid tricky situations.

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Capital One closes company's bank account over mere mention of bitcoin

Capital One has closed a bank account belonging to a company merely because it sells bitcoin merchandise.

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Bitcoin Law: Money transmission on the state level in the US

Bitcoin lawyer Marco Santori takes an in-depth look at US bitcoin regulation, focusing on the state level.

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How scared are banks of bitcoin and what will they do about it?

Banks have a lot to lose, and little to gain with bitcoin. So how scared are they of bitcion?

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Swiss politician asks government to create report on bitcoin

A member of Switzerland's federal parliament has asked the National Council to write a report on bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Foundation presses for bitcoin campaign contributions

The Bitcoin Foundation wants people to be able to make election campaign contributions using the cryptocurrency.

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How is regulation going to affect the bitcoin price?

The bitcoin price has been steadily increasing over the past two months, but how will regulation affect its price?

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