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New Zealand Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Could Supplant Cash

The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes digital currencies could one day replace money.

As America celebrates Independence Day, CoinDesk looks at how cryptocurrencies are building a more independent financial world for everyone.

By Daniel CawreyHul 4, 2014

The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.

Gareth Murphy, the director of markets for the Central Bank of Ireland, spoke at BitFin 2014 today.

By Pete RizzoHul 3, 2014

The Bank of Russia issued new statements suggesting it is still evaluating its treatment of bitcoin and digital currencies.

A recently published working paper grossly misunderstood the economic nature of bitcoin, says the Bitcoin Foundation's Jon Matonis.

By Jon MatonisHul 1, 2014

Digital currency retailer Expresscoin now offers Canadians the opportunity to purchase bitcoin and several altcoins by debit card.

By Daniel PalmerHul 1, 2014

Breaking with expectations, the ATO postponed its ruling on taxation of digital currencies – for now.

By Jon SouthurstHun 30, 2014

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a measure that sought to grant bitcoin 'legal money' status into law.

By Pete RizzoHun 29, 2014

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been asked to take a more active role in digital currency oversight.

By Stan HigginsHun 26, 2014

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