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Former Obama Advisor Larry Summers to Critics: Don't 'Write Off' Bitcoin

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Summers offered a moderate take on digital currency.

By Pete RizzoApr 30, 2014

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US Treasury Adds Digital Currency Representative to Advisory Group

David S Cohen revealed the Treasury aims to be better informed in its approach to digital currency regulation.

By Pete RizzoMar 18, 2014

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Federal Agency Responses Reveal US Government Attitudes to Bitcoin

The US Senate committee has revealed the responses it received to its previous requests for information on virtual currencies.

By Jon SouthurstNov 16, 2013

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