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internet
Markets
Censorship
Could Eroding Net Neutrality Hurt Bitcoin?
If the FCC lets ISPs control which traffic travels most efficiently over the Internet, could bitcoin be in danger?
internet
By Danny Bradbury
Jun 25, 2014 at 1:07 p.m. UTC
Jun 25, 2014
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jerry brown
Markets
California
California's Bill to Make Bitcoin 'Lawful Money' Heads to Governor
A bill to legalise the use of digital currencies in California is now heading to the governor for approval.
jerry brown
By Pete Rizzo
Jun 24, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 24, 2014
CaliforniaRoger DickinsonRegulationNews
Italy chamber of deputies
Markets
Atms
Robocoin CEO to Demonstrate Bitcoin in Action at Italian Parliament
Jordan Kelley will join industry leaders at a public hearing to discuss bitcoin, before demonstrating Italy's first Robocoin ATM.
Italy chamber of deputies
By Jon Southurst
Jun 24, 2014 at 4:15 p.m. UTC
Jun 24, 2014
ATMsEuropeItalyRobocoinJordan KelleyRegulationNewsEvents
Canada parliament
Markets
Law
What Canada's New Regulations Mean for Bitcoin Businesses
CoinDesk investigates the likely impact of Canada's Bill C-31 on bitcoin companies with a presence in the country.
Canada parliament
By Victoria van Eyk
Jun 24, 2014 at 10:01 a.m. UTC
Jun 24, 2014
LawCanadaRegulationNewsFeatures
minnesota, senator
Markets
Education
Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort
A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.
minnesota, senator
By Tanaya Macheel
Jun 23, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2014
EducationPoliticsUS SenateRegulationNews
flag-canada
Markets
Law
Canada Amends National Law to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses
The Canadian Parliament has implemented new reporting requirements for all bitcoin businesses serving its domestic market.
flag-canada
By Pete Rizzo
Jun 23, 2014 at 5:25 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2014
LawCanadaRegulationNews
Jersey
Markets
Uk
Could Jersey Rival Bali as the Next Bitcoin Island?
A group of business leaders have launched a scheme to develop the British Crown dependency as a 'Bitcoin Isle'.
Jersey
By Daniel Palmer
Jun 23, 2014 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2014
UKJerseyRegulationNews
Jared Polis
Markets
Political donations
Jared Polis: I Will Protect Bitcoin in US Congress
CoinDesk speaks to US congressman Jared Polis about his support for bitcoin and its regulatory future.
Jared Polis
By Pete Rizzo
Jun 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 22, 2014
Political DonationsJared PolisCongressRegulationNewsFeatures
Swiss ATM
Markets
Atms
Swiss Regulators Give Green Light for Bitcoin ATM Network
The go ahead was received following recent uncertainty about the status of bitcoin ATMs in the country.
Swiss ATM
By Joon Ian Wong
Jun 20, 2014 at 2:23 p.m. UTC
Jun 20, 2014
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russia
Markets
Europe
Russia to Clarify Bitcoin Policy in Forthcoming Task Force Report
Russian financial authorities will release a paper on digital currencies as they relate to money laundering and terrorist financing.
russia
By Stan Higgins
Jun 19, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 19, 2014
EuropeRussiaRegulationNews