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Alpha Technology Blames PayPal Dispute for ASIC Delivery Delay

Manchester mining outfit Alpha Technology has missed its July delivery target, citing technical problems and a dispute with PayPal.

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Auction of Bitcoins.com Domain Name Halted By US Court

A US district court has ordered Tibanne KK to cancel the auction of Bitcoins.com after a protest from CoinLab.

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Australian Lawyers, Bitcoin Groups Call for Clarity on Regulation

Sensible policy is needed to legitimize bitcoin for banks and assist consumers and businesses, say Australian lawyers and groups.

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Dutch Legal Service Given Authority to Confiscate Bitcoins

The Openbaar Ministerie, a public prosecution service within the Dutch judiciary, can now seize bitcoins from criminals.

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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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