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A major exchange industry trade group has joined an EU-level debate on blockchain regulation.

A Florida state senator is drafting legislation that could see bitcoin recognized as a form of money in the US state.

A member of the European Parliament is proposing $1.1m be spent on a task force focused on studying digital currencies and blockchain.

Singapore's central bank has proposed a new regulatory framework for payments that could cover digital currency exchanges.

In this OpEd, Reform researcher Alexander Hitchcock discusses how blockchain could lead to big savings in civil services.

Safety issues with some new, disruptive business models highlight why regulations exist. Surely the same goes for firms that hold our money.

Customs agents in Finland revealed today that they seized bitcoin and other items worth about €1m earlier this year.

A Florida judge has certified a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of customers of the now-defunct digital currency exchange Cryptsy.

Japan's central bank issued remarks this week that found it forecasting that blockchain could come to have a fundamental impact on finance.

South Africa’s central bank is “open” to cryptocurrencies and blockchain, according to new statements from its governor.

The state of Florida has appealed a recent court decision that saw a judge rule bitcoin isn't money.

UK regulators are reportedly moving forward with efforts that would find blockchain firms exiting a FinTech sandbox program.

The state assemblyman behind efforts to regulate digital currency businesses in California is now hoping to revive his efforts.

California's legislature has once again shelved a plan to regulate businesses in the digital currency industry.

A criminal investigatory unit in the UK has said that it would consider investigating cases involving bitcoin.

Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon has hit back at allegations he mishandled funds during his tenure as an executive at the exchange.

The European Banking Authority is calling for greater regulatory oversight for bitcoin exchanges and custodial wallets.

Russian authorities are reportedly planning to abandon efforts to institute criminal penalties for bitcoin users.

Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon may have stolen as much as $3.3m from the digital currency exchange, according to new court documents.

California is once again moving forward with legislation that would update its money transmitter rules to capture digital currency startups.

Russia’s tax agency wants its citizens to report the purchase or sale of digital currencies as currency transactions.

An ex-cop in New Jersey indicted last year for trying to sell stolen bitcoin mining equipment has reportedly plead guilty.

Digital currency exchange Bitfinex has issued its own digital token in an unusual attempt to off-set about $66m worth of bitcoin stolen.

The US government has announced it intends to sell off just over $1.6m in bitcoin confiscated from various criminal cases.

Is the EU seeking to limit the privacy of bitcoin users? A deeper analysis of recent proposals suggests that the question may not have an easy answer.