BTC China in Discussion With Regulators Over Bitcoin Recognition
The world's busiest bitcoin exchange, BTC China, has been in talks with regulators that concern bitcoin's level of recognition as an official currency, according to Bloomberg Businessweek. While there have so far been some local-level discussions on relevant issues, the company has not yet made progress arranging high-level meetings, said BTC China CEO, Bobby Lee. It's still very much in the early stages and BTC China hasn't clarified exactly which government arm, if any, will ultimately decide bitcoin's status. "We already consult with a number of local commissions and bodies in various....
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