Coin Center Launches Website amid Uncertain Bitcoin Regulatory Environment

Coin Center Launches Website amid Uncertain Bitcoin Regulatory Environment

Coin Center, an educational and research institution, today launched its website with the aim of focusing on public policy issues facing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Coin Center, "a new voice for Bitcoin," announced the launch of its website and its mission: "To build a better understanding of the technology in order to promote a regulatory climate that preserves maximum freedom of action for digital currency innovation." While the organization is not affiliated with any particular Bitcoin company, product, or initiative, Coin Center's focus is on engagement, education, research:....


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