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bitcoin and cash
Markets
New zealand
New Zealand Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Could Supplant Cash
The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes digital currencies could one day replace money.
bitcoin and cash
By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jul 7, 2014 at 4:17 p.m. UTC
Jul 7, 2014
New ZealandRegulationNews
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Markets
Blockchain technology
Bitcoin: A Means for Global Independence
As America celebrates Independence Day, CoinDesk looks at how cryptocurrencies are building a more independent financial world for everyone.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Jul 4, 2014 at 3:02 p.m. UTC
Jul 4, 2014
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Markets
Financial regulation
EBA: Financial Institutions Should Avoid Bitcoin, Await Regulation
The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.
EU map/flag
By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jul 4, 2014 at 10:52 a.m. UTC
Jul 4, 2014
Financial RegulationEuropeECBEBARegulationNews
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Markets
Ireland
Irish Central Banker Envisions Hybrid Bitcoin-Fiat Future
Gareth Murphy, the director of markets for the Central Bank of Ireland, spoke at BitFin 2014 today.
central-bank-ireland
By Pete Rizzo
Jul 3, 2014 at 2:28 p.m. UTC
Jul 3, 2014
IrelandCentral BankBitFin 2014RegulationNewsEvents
bank of russia
Markets
Money laundering
Bank of Russia: Bitcoin Should Not Be Rejected
The Bank of Russia issued new statements suggesting it is still evaluating its treatment of bitcoin and digital currencies.
bank of russia
By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Jul 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 2, 2014
Money LaunderingRussiaBank of RussiaRegulationNews
Economics analysis
Markets
Bitcoin protocol
Why the OECD Needs to do its Homework on Bitcoin
A recently published working paper grossly misunderstood the economic nature of bitcoin, says the Bitcoin Foundation's Jon Matonis.
Economics analysis
By Jon Matonis
Jul 1, 2014 at 4:57 p.m. UTC
Jul 1, 2014
Bitcoin ProtocolEconomicsOECDBitcoinRegulationFeatures
Canada flag
Markets
Exchanges
Expresscoin Expands Into Canada, Offers Debit Card Payments
Digital currency retailer Expresscoin now offers Canadians the opportunity to purchase bitcoin and several altcoins by debit card.
Canada flag
By Daniel Palmer
Jul 1, 2014 at 12:48 p.m. UTC
Jul 1, 2014
ExchangesCanadaExpresscoinRegulationNews
australian dollars
Markets
Tax
Australian Tax Office Delays Bitcoin Guidance
Breaking with expectations, the ATO postponed its ruling on taxation of digital currencies – for now.
australian dollars
By Jon Southurst
Jun 30, 2014 at 9:31 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2014
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Markets
California
California Governor Grants Bitcoin 'Legal Money' Status
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a measure that sought to grant bitcoin 'legal money' status into law.
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By Pete Rizzo
Jun 29, 2014 at 1:20 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2014
CaliforniaRegulationNews
CFPB
Markets
Crime
US Consumer Protection Agency Asked to Boost Bitcoin Oversight
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been asked to take a more active role in digital currency oversight.
CFPB
By Stan Higgins
Jun 26, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 26, 2014
CrimeConsumer Financial Protection BureauRegulationNews