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India's Bitcoin Startups Speak Out As Government Debates New Rules

A group of local bitcoin and blockchain businesses has a message for India’s government: hear us out.

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Is Safe Haven Scarcity Becoming a Boon For Bitcoin?

The strict regulations that emerged following the financial crisis may have helped make bitcoin more attractive to investors, analysts say.

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Australia’s Central Bank is Conducting Internal Blockchain Research

Australia’s central bank is involved with several initiatives focused on blockchain technology, public records show.

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Washington Lawmakers Finalize New Bitcoin Business Rules

Legislators in Washington state have put the finishing touches on new rules for businesses that offer digital currency services.

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Russian Central Banker: Bitcoin's Legal Recognition Isn't Guaranteed

Bitcoin's legal status in Russia is again uncertain after a central bank official backed away from positive statements from its Ministry of Finance.

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State Regulators Blast New Hampshire's Bitcoin MSB Exemption

New Hampshire is weighing a bill to exempt bitcoin traders from money transmission laws – and state officials are speaking out against the measure.

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European Central Bank: Still Too Early for DLT in Eurozone

The ECB has once again shot down the idea that it might use distributed ledger tech as part of its market infrastructure in the near future.

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Two Months And Counting: Exchange Withdrawals Still Blocked in China

Conversations are still ongoing in China, where bitcoin exchanges are in talks with regulators over how to once again open withdrawals.

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Russia Eyes Legal Recognition for Bitcoin in 2018

Russia’s government is reportedly planning to recognize bitcoin as a type of financial instrument next year.

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Who Needs VC? Ethereum and the JOBS Act Could Change Investing

A new blockchain token sale showcases how innovations in protocol design, coupled with regulatory advances, could disrupt VC.

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