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Andreas Antonopoulos Makes Case for Bitcoin Before Australian Senate

Bitcoin evangelist Andreas M Antonopoulos has appeared before the Australian Senate to make the case for bitcoin.

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California Bill Proposes License Requirement for Bitcoin Businesses

A bill introduced to the California legislature aims to bring virtual currency businesses more clearly under the state’s Money Transmission Act.

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European Central Bank: Digital Currencies 'Inherently Unstable'

The European Central Bank has released a new report on digital currencies, calling them an "inherently unstable" yet innovative technology.

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Russian Lawmaker: Bitcoin is a CIA Conspiracy

A lawmaker from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia is speaking out against bitcoin on the grounds it is part of a US conspiracy.

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Ex-Goldman, Paribas Execs Launch Bitcoin Derivatives Exchange

A former executive director of Goldman Sachs in London has launched a bitcoin derivatives exchange called Crypto Facilities.

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Commonwealth Secretariat Commissions Bitcoin Report for Developing Nations

A two-day event that brought together representatives from the Commonwealth Secretariat has ended with the commission of a formal bitcoin report.

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30-Day Comment Period for BitLicense Revision Begins Today

The 30-day comment period during which the public can submit comment on the latest draft of New York’s BitLicense proposal begins today.

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New Hampshire Lawmakers Debate Accepting Bitcoin for Tax Payments

Hearings conducted by the New Hampshire General Court last week focused on a proposed bill that would allow bitcoin payments for state taxes and fees.

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Vermont Finance Commissioner: We Don't Need a BitLicense

Commissioner Susan Donegan speaks to CoinDesk about her states policies on digital currency, and why she believes Vermont doesn't need a BitLicense.

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Bitcoin ATM Shutdown Spotlights Regulatory Uncertainty in Vermont

The shutdown of a bitcoin ATM in Vermont has prompted larger questions about financial regulation in the state.

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