Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Legislation, Liquidation and Rumor Mill
Regulatory attitudes towards cryptocurrencies around the world are shifting. Hardly a day goes by without a central bank issuing a warning on the digital currency. However, it's not all bad news - as some authorities are taking a much more positive approach. In CoinDesk's regulation roundup, Certified Public Accountant and ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner Jason Tyra examines the most significant digital currency news from the world's regulators and law courts over the past two weeks. Chinese banks stop handling bitcoin related business. The rumours are true: bitcoin related businesses with....
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