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The Swiss Parliament is considering a postulate that asks for bitcoin to be treated as any other foreign currency.

By Nermin HajdarbegovicDec 9, 2013, 1:50 p.m. ET

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Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.

By Nermin HajdarbegovicDec 9, 2013, 11:10 a.m. ET

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French central bankers have joined their Chinese counterparts in issuing a warning against the risks of bitcoin trading.

By Nermin HajdarbegovicDec 6, 2013, 1:26 p.m. ET

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HM Revenue and Customs has backtracked on its previous classification of bitcoin as a taxable 'voucher'.

By Emily SpavenDec 6, 2013, 12:00 p.m. ET

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Although China's central bank caused a stir yesterday, the Bank of Korea (BOK) issued statements of caution and optimism.

By Jon SouthurstDec 6, 2013, 8:50 a.m. ET

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Li Xiaolai, perhaps the most famous figure in the Chinese bitcoin world recounts his dealings with the cryptocurrency.

By Eric MuDec 5, 2013, 11:30 a.m. ET

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The price of bitcoin fell over $300 this morning after China's central bank issued a statement on bitcoin.

By Emily SpavenDec 5, 2013, 5:23 a.m. ET

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The world’s busiest bitcoin exchange has been in 'low-level' discussions to get bitcoin recognised as an official currency.

By Jon SouthurstDec 2, 2013, 9:12 a.m. ET

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FinCEN's desire to regulate cryptocurrencies like bitcoin may see China "eat the USA's lunch".

By Daniel CawreyNov 30, 2013, 5:40 a.m. ET

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The FEC has revealed it views bitcoin as a "thing of value", not money.

By Daniel CawreyNov 26, 2013, 1:15 p.m. ET