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Charlie Shrem is the former founder of BitInstant and co-founder of cryptocurrency intelligence service CryptoIQ.
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BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem Arrested in Silk Road Bitcoin Bust
Charges have been filed against exchange owner Charlie Shrem for allegedly selling $1m in bitcoins to Silk Road users.
Charlie Shrem is the former founder of BitInstant and co-founder of cryptocurrency intelligence service CryptoIQ.
By Pete Rizzo
Jan 27, 2014 at 5:27 p.m. UTC
Jan 27, 2014
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Italian Amendment Would Treat Bitcoin Like Cash
The amendment would track bitcoin transactions exceeding €1,000 to abide by the nation’s anti-money laundering laws.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jan 18, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 18, 2014
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High-Profile Dutch Lawyer Welcomes Bitcoin Payments
One of the Netherlands’ most high-profile criminal defence lawyers now accepts bitcoin for all his legal fees.
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By Jona Kallgren
Jan 15, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2014
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Canadian Provincial Bitcoin Law: It's All About Protecting the Consumer
Lawyer Matt Burgoyne uncovers the provincial legislation and accompanying regulations pertaining to bitcoin companies operating in Canada.
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By Matthew Burgoyne
Dec 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 24, 2013
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London Man Attempts to Trademark Bitcoin
A man from Leyton, East London is attempting to trademark the word “Bitcoin” in the United Kingdom.
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By Kadhim Shubber
Dec 20, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Dec 20, 2013
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Bitcoin Law: Compliance and Avoidance Strategies
Bitcoin lawyer Marco Santori takes an in-depth look at compliance and avoidance strategies for bitcoin businesses in the US.
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By Marco Santori
Dec 12, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 12, 2013
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Swiss Lawmakers Propose Treating Bitcoin as Foreign Currency
The Swiss Parliament is considering a postulate that asks for bitcoin to be treated as any other foreign currency.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Dec 9, 2013 at 6:50 p.m. UTC
Dec 9, 2013
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Are India's Regulators Poised to Clamp Down on Bitcoin?
Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Dec 9, 2013 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Dec 9, 2013
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CoinDesk Investigates: Can Divorcees Hide Assets in Bitcoins?
Could a divorcee hide their assets by squirrelling them away in bitcoin? CoinDesk asked some lawyers.
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By Danny Bradbury
Dec 4, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2013
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FEC proposes rule allowing political campaigns to receive bitcoin donations
The US Federal Elections Commission is proposing a measure that would allow election campaigns to accept bitcoin donations.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Nov 13, 2013 at 7:08 p.m. UTC
Nov 13, 2013
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