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new jersey
New Jersey Legislators Propose Tax Breaks for Bitcoin Businesses
Two New Jersey legislators have introduced a Digital Currency Jobs Creation Act that calls for tax breaks for bitcoin businesses.
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New York
ItBit Nets $25 Million, Launches NYDFS-Approved Bitcoin Exchange
New York bitcoin exchange itBit has raised $25m in a new Series A round from investors including RRE Ventures and Liberty City Ventures.
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buttercoin
Bitcoin Marketplace Buttercoin Folds Despite $2.1 Million Investment
US bitcoin marketplace Buttercoin is shutting its doors, despite launching just four months ago with at least $1.3m in investor backing.
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Top Global Law Firm: Virtual Currency is Here to Stay
Cryptocurrency's advantages mean it's unlikely to completely go away, says a partner at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the US.
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Coinbase Secures Approval to Launch Regulated US Bitcoin Exchange
Coinbase is set to launch a US bitcoin exchange already approved by 50% of state regulators on Monday.
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Commissioner Claims CFTC Can Intervene in Bitcoin Markets
CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has said the agency is authorised to take enforcement actions against price manipulation in bitcoin markets.
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CFPB Could Demand Consumer Protections for Digital Wallets
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published a set of new proposals that could an impact cryptocurrency users.
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Bitcoin Foundation Calls for Access to Research Behind BitLicense
The Bitcoin Foundation has appealed for the release of the research behind New Yorks proposed bitcoin regulation.
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