Regulation


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500 Developers Already Signed Up for MaidSafe Project

A host of developers has registered to build applications and services for the company's encrypted and decentralized Internet platform.

nodes

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Spanish Tax Authority is Monitoring Bitcoin for Use in Illicit Activities

Spain is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies to ensure they are not used for purposes such as money laundering.

Spanish Congress

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Canadian Lawyer Plans World's First Book on Bitcoin Law

Financial crime lawyer Christine Duhaime is planning to write the world’s first law book covering digital currencies.

mt. gox, law

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Estonian Bitcoin Week a Success Despite Tough Regulatory Environment

The organizers aim to promote bitcoin in the Baltic state, which has previously seen a tough stance from authorities.

Tallinn, Estonia

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Japanese Politicians Take Interest in Growing Bitcoin Ecosystem

Individual Japanese politicians are interested in bitcoin despite the government's hands-off approach, as the local ecosystem goes post-Gox.

 MP Mineyuki Fukuda (second from left) meets with Jesse Powell and the Kraken team

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European Central Bank: Bitcoin a Risky Alternative to Euro

ECB Executive Board member Yves Mersch said this week that bitcoin is inferior to the euro.

Yves Mersch

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Coincove Launches With Plan to Become 'Coinbase of Mexico'

The startup now provides the Mexican market with a wallet and exchange service, converting peso bank transfers into bitcoin.

Guadalajara, Mexico

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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Political Contributions and Troublesome Banks

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

Law

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Thai Bitcoin Exchange Reopens with Enhanced Services

After a period of regulatory uncertainty, Bitcoin.co.th has relaunched as a full exchange.

thailand baht

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OKCoin and Huobi Discuss Bitcoin in China and Plans for Survival

Excessive price speculation and investor risk may have caused central bank clampdown, say Chinese exchange CEOs.

Beijing