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Commonwealth Secretariat to Explore Bitcoin in the Developing World

The Commonwealth Secretariat is set to hold a hearing on digital currencies to discuss how the technology might benefit the developing world.

Commonwealth of Nations

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Policy Experts Talk Transparency in Bitcoin at Foreign Affairs Event

Foreign Affairs hosted an event to discuss the issues around trust where cryptocurrency is involved in global banking, payments and identity.

Council on Foreign Relations

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BitLicense 2.0: What The Latest Revisions Mean for Bitcoin Businesses

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP attorney Marco Santori breaks down the latest BitLicense revision and what it means for bitcoin businesses.

New York

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Québec Mandates Bitcoin ATMs, Trading Platforms Obtain Licenses

Québec has enacted new policies that mandate virtual currency ATM operators and virtual currency trading platforms obtain a license.

Quebec

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Former US Treasury Secretary: Bitcoin Needs More Than Math to Succeed

Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has argued bitcoin needs stronger regulation to succeed long term.

Larry Summers

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LazyCoins Launch Highlights Challenges for UK Bitcoin Businesses

A British startup boasting registration as a Money Services Business has launched a cryptocurrency exchange amid regulatory confusion.

London, U.K.

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Russia’s Interior Ministry Defers to Central Bank for Bitcoin Guidance

Russia's top cybercrime official has issued new statements on bitcoin and its current uncertain regulatory environment.

Moscow, Russia

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Bitcoin Panel Seeks New Take on Regulation at New Jersey Hearing

New Jersey state legislators held a hearing this week on the regulation, technology and potential surrounding bitcoin.

New Jersey

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Industry: BitLicense Revision Leaves Room for Continued Debate

CoinDesk speaks to members of the bitcoin community to assess their reaction to New York's latest BitLicense proposal.

NYDFS, New York