What does the future hold for bitcoin regulation? #BTCLondon
A panel of bitcoin and legal experts discussed the hot topic of regulation and digital currency today at the Bitcoin London conference. The panel discussion, which was moderated by Stefan Greiner of Xenion Legal, featured Constance Choi of Payward, Patrick Murck of Bitcoin Foundation, Stuart Hoegner of Gaming Counsel and attorney Danny Friedberg. Greiner kicked off the discussion by warning members of the audience not to expect any concrete answers about the future of digital currency's regulation - the landscape is currently moving, which is likely to remain the case for a while. Speaking....
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