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Polish Law Firm Flags Lack of Safeguards for Bitcoin Consumers

A report by Wardyński & Partners calls for new regulation to protect users of digital currency in Poland.

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How One Law Firm is Helping Bitcoin Startups Find Success

CoinDesk speaks to Perkins Coie about its role in helping over 40 fledgling cryptocurrency businesses get up and running.

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What Canada's New Regulations Mean for Bitcoin Businesses

CoinDesk investigates the likely impact of Canada's Bill C-31 on bitcoin companies with a presence in the country.

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Canada Amends National Law to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses

The Canadian Parliament has implemented new reporting requirements for all bitcoin businesses serving its domestic market.

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US Judge Approves Mt. Gox's Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Filing

A Dallas bankruptcy judge has approved Mt. Gox's bid for bankruptcy protection in the US.

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In Search of the Ideal Bitcoin Jurisdiction

A global jurisdictional hub for bitcoin would experience an influx of new capital and businesses, and experience rapid growth.

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Mt. Gox US Bankruptcy Filing Receives CoinLab Support

The procedural move potentially opens the door for Japanese officials to become more involved in the case.

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Missouri Secretary of State Halts Mining Business Over 'Deceptive Tactics'

Secretary Jason Kander has shut down a local bitcoin mining hardware company, citing a number of concerns.

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Mt. Gox Revival Plan Hit With Objection from Creditor CoinLab

Mt. Gox creditor CoinLab is calling for a process to handle competing bids for the defunct exchange.

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HashFast is Just One Hearing Away From Involuntary Bankruptcy

An emergency hearing in a San Francisco court today could force the miner manufacturer into involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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