Regulation

Regulation

Markets

Bitcoin Closer to Attaining Lawful Money Status in California

AB-129, the bill that would recognize digital currencies as lawful money, has moved to the Senate floor for consideration.

California Assembly

Policy

IRS: No Bitcoin Reporting Required for FinCEN Foreign Banking Tax Form

The government agency added that this policy could be changed for future tax years.

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Tech

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.

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Markets

Swiss Regulators Block Zurich Bitcoin ATM Launch

Bitcoin Suisse AG has abruptly cancelled a scheduled ATM launch in Zurich at the request of Swiss regulators.

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Markets

Erik Voorhees Faces $50k Fine Over Unauthorized Securities Sale

The serial entrepreneur is banned from engaging in securities offerings for five years, and must pay over $50,000.

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Markets

Missouri Secretary of State Halts Mining Business Over 'Deceptive Tactics'

Secretary Jason Kander has shut down a local bitcoin mining hardware company, citing a number of concerns.

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Markets

Netherlands Issues Bitcoin Warning to Financial Institutions

The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has issued a bitcoin warning aimed at banks and other financial institutions.

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Policy

UK Financial Regulator's New Initiative Encourages Bitcoin Innovation

The authority announced a new initiative which could boost the UK's bitcoin businesses and mark a major policy shift.

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Markets

Apple’s Virtual Currency Policy Update: Good or Bad for Bitcoin?

While the company's update regarding the use of virtual currencies is intriguing, it doesn't necessarily mean acceptance.

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Markets

$5 Billion Insurance Company Offers Bitcoin Coverage to Businesses

Great American Insurance policyholders can now add BTC coverage against crime in most US states.

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