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Regulation

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Denmark
Danish Central Bank Compares Bitcoins to 'Glass Beads'
Danmarks Nationalbank, the Danish central bank, has issued a stern warning on bitcoin, saying it has no utility value.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Mar 19, 2014 at 1:33 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2014
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7 Things Merchants Should Consider Before Hosting a Bitcoin ATM
CoinDesk speaks with BTC ATM execs and owners to examine key questions for merchants looking to host a unit.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 18, 2014 at 9:05 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2014
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Bank of Thailand Suggests Bitcoin Not Illegal But Warns Against its Use
The Thai central bank has warned that bitcoin is not a currency and that its use comes with risks.
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By Daniel Palmer
Mar 18, 2014 at 4:44 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2014
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Bitcoin's Growing Role in US Politics
With US midterm elections approaching, bitcoin's role in campaign donations will bring it further into the political spotlight.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Mar 18, 2014 at 2:14 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2014
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Dutch Official Downplays Law Enforcement Need for Bitcoin Ban
One Dutch official is saying international cooperation, not a bitcoin ban, is needed to deter digital currency crime.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 17, 2014 at 8:39 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2014
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China
China's Temporary QR Code Ban Could Have Implications for Bitcoin's Future
China has halted QR code transactions in a move that, though not affecting bitcoin directly, has long-term implications.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 17, 2014 at 7:01 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2014
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Germany
Bundesbank Board Member Warns Against 'Highly Speculative' Bitcoin
The Bundesbank's Carl-Ludwig Thiele has issued his second warning on the digital currency this year.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Mar 17, 2014 at 5:21 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2014
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Texas Regulators Warn About Risks of 'Trendy' Digital Currencies
Regulators in Texas have warned investors about 'trendy' digital currency investments, saying they are better for younger people.
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By Jon Southurst
Mar 17, 2014 at 10:03 a.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2014
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Why Regulation Could Help Bitcoin
Many believe regulation would ruin bitcoin, but are there ways in which it could aid cryptocurrency?
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By Bob Swarup
Mar 16, 2014 at 11:07 a.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2014
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What the UK's Tax Reversal Means for Bitcoin
Indeed, getting the bitcoin community to agree what regulation is welcome will likely be a challenge all in itself.
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By Kadhim Shubber
Mar 16, 2014 at 10:08 a.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2014
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