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Canadian Economists: Bitcoin Needs Flexible Regulation to Thrive
The Montreal Economic Institute has published a research note that concludes bitcoin’s future hinges on its legal status.
German Bitcoin Tax Proposal Would Sting Merchants Twice
Germany's Ministry of Finance is proposing potentially impactful changes to its bitcoin tax policies.
BitXatm Launches Optional One- or Two-Way Bitcoin ATM
Germany's BitXatm is giving customers new control over their units with its latest upgrade.
Fidor Becomes First Bank to Use Ripple Payment Protocol
A German bank is the first mainstream financial institution to offer the Ripple network's payment features to its customers.
Was This $200 Vending Machine the World’s First Bitcoin ATM?
In 2012, student Max Albrecht converted a vending machine to dispense bitcoin, making it possibly the first bitcoin ATM.
Bundesbank Board Member Warns Against 'Highly Speculative' Bitcoin
The Bundesbank's Carl-Ludwig Thiele has issued his second warning on the digital currency this year.
Enthusiasts and Investors Defend Bitcoin at Inside Bitcoins Berlin
The conference drew over 300 people from 14 different countries to discuss the future of the digital currency.
German Central Bank Official Issues Another Bitcoin Warning
A German Bundesbank official has issued another bitcoin warning, reiterating the bank's earlier position on digital currencies.
German Police Detain 'Bitcoin Mining Hackers'
German police have detained two people suspected of hacking computer networks, mining over €700,000 in bitcoin.
In-person bitcoin exchanges spread across the globe
More and more people are trading bitcoin in person, keeping with the ethos of a decentralised, peer-to-peer currency.
