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California to Debate Bitcoin Regulation at December Meeting
California's Department of Business Oversight will hold a meeting this month to determine if the agency should regulate bitcoin businesses.
US Marshals: Bidder Turnout in Second Bitcoin Auction Declines Sharply
New data reveals bidder participation in the second US Marshals Service bitcoin auction has declined significantly from the first.
Russian Conference Presses On Under Threat of Bitcoin Ban
Smile Expo will hold its second Russia-based bitcoin conference today, featuring talks on topics such as the country's proposed bitcoin ban.
LibertyX Brings Bitcoin Buying to 2,500 US Retail Stores
Liberty Teller has officially rebranded as LibertyX and expanded its network with 2,500 new bitcoin buying locations in 33 US states.
Amazon, Walmart and Western Union BitLicense Comments Revealed
The NYDFS has published all public comments on the BitLicense, revealing concerns from Amazon, Walmart and Western Union.
Winklevoss Capital Launches Investor Syndicate with an Eye on Bitcoin
Winklevoss Capital has launched an AngelList syndicate that will broadly focus on tech companies, but likely invest in digital currency startups.
Citi: Ross Ulbricht Bitcoins Likely to Sell For Discount at USMS Auction
A new research note from financial giant Citi suggests participants in the next USMS auction may be able to obtain bitcoins at a deep discount.
Gems Crowdsale Raises Over $111k for Crypto Social Messaging Service
Gems ended the first portion of its public crowdsale today, raising roughly $111,000 over a two-week period.
Usual Suspects Return to Bid in Latest US Marshals Bitcoin Auction
The second USMS auction of 50,000 BTC is attracting many of the same bidders, if less fanfare.
American Red Cross Now Accepts Bitcoin Donations
The American Red Cross has announced it will now accept bitcoin donations through BitPay ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
