Regulation

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Introducing CoinDesk Research: Exclusive Insight and Analysis
CoinDesk is pleased to announce the launch of a new in-depth analysis service, CoinDesk Research, and its first report focusing on regulation.
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Andreas Antonopoulos
Andreas Antonopoulos Makes Case for Bitcoin Before Australian Senate
Bitcoin evangelist Andreas M Antonopoulos has appeared before the Australian Senate to make the case for bitcoin.
Andreas Antonopoulos

California Assembly
California Bill Proposes License Requirement for Bitcoin Businesses
A bill introduced to the California legislature aims to bring virtual currency businesses more clearly under the state’s Money Transmission Act.
California Assembly

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European Central Bank: Digital Currencies 'Inherently Unstable'
The European Central Bank has released a new report on digital currencies, calling them an "inherently unstable" yet innovative technology.
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Russian State Duma
Russian Lawmaker: Bitcoin is a CIA Conspiracy
A lawmaker from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia is speaking out against bitcoin on the grounds it is part of a US conspiracy.
Russian State Duma

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Ex-Goldman, Paribas Execs Launch Bitcoin Derivatives Exchange
A former executive director of Goldman Sachs in London has launched a bitcoin derivatives exchange called Crypto Facilities.
tax calculator

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Commonwealth Secretariat Commissions Bitcoin Report for Developing Nations
A two-day event that brought together representatives from the Commonwealth Secretariat has ended with the commission of a formal bitcoin report.
Flags

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30-Day Comment Period for BitLicense Revision Begins Today
The 30-day comment period during which the public can submit comment on the latest draft of New York’s BitLicense proposal begins today.
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NH
New Hampshire Lawmakers Debate Accepting Bitcoin for Tax Payments
Hearings conducted by the New Hampshire General Court last week focused on a proposed bill that would allow bitcoin payments for state taxes and fees.
NH

Vermont, Susan Donegan
Vermont Finance Commissioner: We Don't Need a BitLicense
Commissioner Susan Donegan speaks to CoinDesk about her states policies on digital currency, and why she believes Vermont doesn't need a BitLicense.
Vermont, Susan Donegan