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The European Commission said today that it is assessing whether digital currencies like bitcoin fuel terrorist financing and money laundering.

By Stan HigginsNov 17, 2015, 3:35 p.m. ET

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The Japan government is gearing up to regulate bitcoin activity more actively in the wake of the collapse of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox.

By Stan HigginsNov 17, 2015, 1:00 p.m. ET

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FinCEN has been working with the IRS to train its examiners on relevant aspects of bitcoin technology.

By Stan HigginsNov 16, 2015, 5:50 p.m. ET

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Taiwan's top financial regulator has said that its stance on bitcoin and digital currencies remains unchanged despite recent reports.

By Stan HigginsNov 13, 2015, 3:20 p.m. ET

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Washington state has issued a new warning to potential buyers of digital currencies, citing its volatility as a potential consumer danger.

By Stan HigginsNov 12, 2015, 12:30 p.m. ET

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George Osborne, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has issued new remarks about digital currencies.

By Yessi Bello PerezNov 11, 2015, 9:30 a.m. ET

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Commissioner Kara Stein, the highest-ranking official at the US Securities and Exchange Commission, has issued new remarks about the blockchain.

By Pete RizzoNov 10, 2015, 10:31 a.m. ET

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) convened a first-of-its-kind conference on digital currency and the blockchain in San Francisco today.

By Pete RizzoNov 9, 2015, 8:55 p.m. ET

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Infighting between the New York State Department of Financial Services and the governor’s office has reportedly led to the resignation of key figures.

By Stan HigginsOct 28, 2015, 2:28 p.m. ET

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Russia's Deputy Finance Minister has confirmed the country's plans to penalise the conversion of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin into the ruble.

By Yessi Bello PerezOct 28, 2015, 1:00 p.m. ET