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The European Commission said today that it is assessing whether digital currencies like bitcoin fuel terrorist financing and money laundering.

The Japan government is gearing up to regulate bitcoin activity more actively in the wake of the collapse of the now-defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox.

Finnish investment firm Open Ocean has suggested it may consider European blockchain firms as part of its recently closed €100 million fund.

A group of banks, exchanges and clearing houses has formed a working body to discuss how blockchain tech might be used in settlement.

Blockchain payments startup Align Commerce has raised $12.5m in Series A funding led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

FinCEN has been working with the IRS to train its examiners on relevant aspects of bitcoin technology.

Bitcoin and digital currencies are said to be an area of focus during an upcoming conference organized by Interpol.

An allegedly fake cryptocurrency is using JP Morgan & Chase's branding, prompting the bank to issue a formal notice distancing itself from the scam.

Bitcoin mining firm BTCS has indicated there are concerns within the public company’s management about its ability to sustain operations.

Central banks would "struggle" to implement monetary policy if digital currencies become more widely used, according to a Bank of Canada official.

Online retail giant Amazon is now shipping 21 Bitcoin Computers, the first product offering from the industry’s best-funded startup 21 Inc.

Long-running arbitration reality TV show Judge Judy featured a case earlier this week involving a bitcoin trader and allegations of payment fraud.

Santiago Siri celebrated the arrival of his baby daughter Roma this week in a rather different way – by registering her birth on the blockchain.

Taiwan's top financial regulator has said that its stance on bitcoin and digital currencies remains unchanged despite recent reports.

Media coverage shifted this week from largely positive articles to more controversial explorations of bitcoin and its market dynamics.

A $50m venture fund backed by Chinese conglomerate Wanxiang has announced a new blockchain-focused grant program.

Smart contracts pioneer Nick Szabo spoke today at a developer conference for developers working on the public Ethereum blockchain.

The Prime Minister of Singapore has urged the country's banks to keep up to scratch with technological developments such as blockchain technology.

Royal Bank of Canada president and CEO Dave McKay issued new comments on the blockchain at a roundtable discussion today.

The US Marshals Service has revealed that its fourth and final auction of confiscated Silk Road bitcoins resulted in four winners.

Washington state has issued a new warning to potential buyers of digital currencies, citing its volatility as a potential consumer danger.

Visa Europe has announced it is working on a proof-of-concept for a blockchain-based remittance service.

Norway's financial institutions are set to meet to discuss blockchain technology, a note from a major private banking standards body reveals.

A new project is seeking to disrupt the URL management space with a Bitly alternative that rewards users with bitcoin.

The price of bitcoin declined nearly 8% over the course of the day’s trading, falling to below $300 before recovering at around $310.