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Swiss Report Lays Foundation for Bitcoin to Become Legal Money

The new report by the country's Federal Council has been widely welcomed by the local bitcoin industry.

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Middle East Investment Bank: Bitcoin Could Ignite Regional E-Commerce

Middle Eastern investment bank Markaz has issued a report on bitcoin's potential in e-commerce and the oil trade.

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Western Union Open to Bitcoin 'If Regulated as Currency'

CEO Hikmet Ersek is open to using bitcoin in payments, but only once the digital currency is fully regulated.

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Swiss Government Report: Bitcoin Too 'Insignificant' for Legislation

Switzerland's Federal Council has published a report stating that it won't create digital currency legislation, for now.

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Could Eroding Net Neutrality Hurt Bitcoin?

If the FCC lets ISPs control which traffic travels most efficiently over the Internet, could bitcoin be in danger?

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California's Bill to Make Bitcoin 'Lawful Money' Heads to Governor

A bill to legalise the use of digital currencies in California is now heading to the governor for approval.

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Robocoin CEO to Demonstrate Bitcoin in Action at Italian Parliament

Jordan Kelley will join industry leaders at a public hearing to discuss bitcoin, before demonstrating Italy's first Robocoin ATM.

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What Canada's New Regulations Mean for Bitcoin Businesses

CoinDesk investigates the likely impact of Canada's Bill C-31 on bitcoin companies with a presence in the country.

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Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort

A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.

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Canada Amends National Law to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses

The Canadian Parliament has implemented new reporting requirements for all bitcoin businesses serving its domestic market.

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