Bitcoin Foundation Sets Record Straight on New UK Office
Though many in the bitcoin community were eager to distance the industry from the spectre of Mt. Gox heading into March, the failure of what was once a leading player in the market has lead high levels of uncertainty to remain. As evidence, despite Sunday's news that the UK would formally exempt its bitcoin traders from a 20% tax, what attracted the most attention from reports was not the progressive move by the local government. Rather, the focal point for many was a statement related to the Bitcoin Foundation's opening of a new UK office. The controversy centered around comments from....
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