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Washington State Issues Bitcoin Warning Amid Price Volatility

Washington state has issued a new warning to potential buyers of digital currencies, citing its volatility as a potential consumer danger.

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George Osborne: Digital Currencies Could 'Play Big Part' in Finance

George Osborne, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has issued new remarks about digital currencies.

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SEC Chief Urges Caution But Sees Blockchain Potential

Commissioner Kara Stein, the highest-ranking official at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, has issued new remarks about the blockchain.

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US Justice Department Holds Blockchain Summit in San Francisco

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) convened a first-of-its-kind conference on digital currency and the blockchain in San Francisco today.

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NYDFS Chief to Resign Amid Reported Tension with Governor’s Office

Infighting between the New York State Department of Financial Services and the governor’s office has reportedly led to the resignation of key figures.

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Russian Minister Confirms Plans to Ban Bitcoin-to-Fiat Conversions

Russia's Deputy Finance Minister has confirmed the country's plans to penalise the conversion of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin into the ruble.

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Bitcoin Startup Cleared of Breaching Securities Law

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) of Saskatchewan, Canada, has cleared a bitcoin startup of breaching securities law.

Canadian regulators ordered a freeze on Catalyx recently.

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European Exchanges React to Bitcoin VAT Exemption

This week's bitcoin VAT exemption in the European Union was well-met by exchange operators.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: VAT Galore

Bitcoin in the Headlines is a weekly analysis of bitcoin media coverage and its impact.

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Bitcoin Groups and Law Enforcement Unite to Form Blockchain Alliance

A number of digital currency groups and businesses are partnering with law enforcement agencies on a new public-private discussion forum.

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