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The Austrian and German governments are funding a research effort focused on the use of digital currencies in organized crime.

By Stan HigginsMay 6, 2016, 12:44 p.m. ET

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The Australian government has proposed several ways to address issues related to the application of goods-and-services tax to digital currencies.

By Stan HigginsMay 5, 2016, 5:49 p.m. ET

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Delaware is looking to use blockchain technology in a bid to streamline the cost and paperwork burden of registering new companies in the state.

By Stan HigginsMay 2, 2016, 9:15 a.m. ET

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Tech giant Microsoft and military-focused banking and insurance firm USAA are among the newest members of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.

By Stan HigginsMay 2, 2016, 6:58 a.m. ET

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Epiphyte co-founder and general counsel Gabrielle Patrick weighs in on the major factors that shaped a recent EU Parliament event on blockchain.

By Gabrielle PatrickApr 29, 2016, 12:51 p.m. ET

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The government of the Isle of Man is looking to plug a gap in its gambling regulatory structure as it relates to bitcoin and digital currencies.

By Stan HigginsApr 29, 2016, 10:33 a.m. ET

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A European Parliament committee voted to adopt a report on virtual currencies today, moving Europe one step closer to an AML policy for the industry.

By Michael del CastilloApr 26, 2016, 2:01 p.m. ET

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The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.

By Stan HigginsApr 25, 2016, 3:45 p.m. ET

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The European Central Bank has published a working paper on blockchain tech, examining its potential role in securities markets.

By Stan HigginsApr 25, 2016, 8:40 a.m. ET

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European Parliament member Antanas Guoga called blockchain a "perfect technology" when advocating for a new virtual currency task force.

By Michael del CastilloApr 22, 2016, 1:28 p.m. ET