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Why Regulating Bitcoin Won’t Work
Governments everywhere are increasingly taking steps to regulate cryptocurrencies, but whom does that actually benefit?
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By Ariel Deschapell
Feb 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2014
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Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses Under Existing Laws
Despite Russia's ban, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to follow a more European path for regulating bitcoin.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 17, 2014 at 8:12 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2014
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Despite Russian Trade Ties, Lithuania Looks to Europe for Bitcoin Regulation Lead
Lithuania is monitoring global bitcoin regulation, but suggests Europe's moves may have biggest impact.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 10, 2014 at 9:13 p.m. UTC
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BTC-e Exchange Pulls Support for Ruble
Russia has officially banned bitcoin, causing BTC-E to pull support for its national currency.
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By Danny Bradbury
Feb 7, 2014 at 9:17 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2014
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Kazakhstan Central Bank Could Ban Bitcoin to Protect Bankers
A Kazakhstan official suggests the country could classify bitcoin as a ponzi scheme this year.
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 5, 2014 at 8:12 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2014
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BTC-e Downplays Concerns of Criminal Investigation, Now Revealed as Hoax
A post on the website of the Prosecutor's Office of the Russian region Volgograd claims BTC-e is "under investigation".
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By Pete Rizzo
Feb 3, 2014 at 10:26 p.m. UTC
Feb 3, 2014
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Estonian Central Bank Warns Bitcoin May be a 'Ponzi Scheme'
The Central Bank of Estonia has warned bitcoin may be a "ponzi scheme", but is monitoring its growth.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 31, 2014 at 4:36 p.m. UTC
Jan 31, 2014
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Bank of Russia Issues Warning on Digital Currencies
The Bank of Russia has issued a statement on digital currencies, echoing warnings by regulators across the globe.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jan 27, 2014 at 6:04 p.m. UTC
Jan 27, 2014
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Head of Russia's Largest Bank Backs Bitcoin, Again
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Sberbank CEO German Gref voiced his support for digital currencies.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jan 26, 2014 at 3:33 p.m. UTC
Jan 26, 2014
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Telegram Offers $200k in Bitcoin for Cracking its Encrypted Messages
Telegram is offering a $200,000 prize in bitcoin to anyone who manages to beat its encryption protocol.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Dec 20, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2013
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