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Fidor Exec: Banks Can't Avoid Competition from Cryptocurrencies
Fidor COO Michael Maier tells CoinDesk about the bank's growing role in serving and expanding the digital currency ecosystem.

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.

Are Off-Block Chain Transactions Bad for Bitcoin?
Faster off-block chain bitcoin transactions are increasingly popular, but that may not be a good thing.

Kraken's Jesse Powell: Banks are the Biggest Hurdle for Bitcoin Businesses
The bitcoin exchange's CEO tells CoinDesk about the challenges posed by banking and regulation in the US.

Why Bitcoin Exchange Audits Don't Go Far Enough
Several exchanges have already instigated inspections to reassure customers – but more thorough auditing is needed, argue experts.

What Really Happens Inside a Bitcoin Audit
CoinDesk discovers how to audit a bitcoin exchange, who can do it, and what can be proven.

Bitcoin Exchange Leaders Look to Rebuild Trust in Aftermath of Mt. Gox
The CEOs of Kraken and BTC China emphasized the need for building consumer trust today at CoinSummit.

Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Raises $5 Million in Latest Funding Round
Kraken announced a new Series A funding round on Tuesday led by Hummingbird Ventures.

Kraken Bitcoin Exchange Passes 'Proof of Reserves' Cryptographic Audit
Bitcoin exchange Kraken has passed a cryptographically verifiable proof of reserves audit with flying colours.

Japanese Government Says Bitcoin 'Not a Currency', Forms Investigation Committee
Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.

