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FinCEN Brings Michele Korver As First “Chief Digital Currency Advisor”

The U.S. FinCEN has hired Michele Korver, previously in the DOJ Digital Currency Council, as the first-ever Chief Digital Currency Advisor.

American University Of Paraguay To Accept Tuition Payments In Bitcoin

The American University of Paraguay will accept bitcoin tuition payments, ahead of forthcoming bitcoin legislation in the country.

Chinese Crackdown: Bitmain Stops Rig Sales, Exodus Ensues, Hash Rate Declines

China's bitcoin mining crackdown has led to Bitmain halting mining rig sales, exodus of miners and decline in the hash rate.

People’s Bank Of China Intensifies Bitcoin Ban With Financial Institution Meeting

The People’s Bank of China summoned financial institutions to reinforce that no Chinese citizen can make bitcoin transactions.

Local Reports Indicate Bitcoin Miners In Sichuan Have Been Ordered To Shut Down

Officials in Sichuan, a major bitcoin mining hub in China, have reportedly issued a shutdown order for bitcoin mining operations there.

Banning Bitcoin Is Like Herding Cats

If the U.S. attempted to ban bitcoin, an endless digital game of whack-a-mole would ensue.

Interview: How Bittr Reopened In Europe

In this episode of the "Bitcoin Magazine Podcast," Ruben Waterman of Bittr explained how his bitcoin DCA app relaunched in Europe.

China’s Yunnan Province To Inspect Bitcoin Mining Operations As Rumors Of Ban Swirl

China's Yunnan province will be investigating bitcoin mining operations that are using power supplies illegally.

An Open Letter To The Nigerian Government: Pursue A Bitcoin Standard

NFL star and Nigerian descendant Russell Okung asks the Nigerian government to adopt a Bitcoin standard or risk falling behind.

New York State Waters Down Bill Seeking To Ban Bitcoin Mining Over Environmental Concerns

New York state senators walked back portions of a bill seeking to pause bitcoin mining, now attempting to block only carbon-based operations.