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UK’s HMRC To Scrap Bitcoin VAT Tax

March 3, 2024 by

The HMRC plans to do away with the proposed 20% bitcoin VAT tax.

State Securities Regulators Issue Bitcoin Warning to Consumers and Investors

February 28, 2024 by

Alabama and Hawaii have issued bitcoin warnings to consumers and investors.

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin Says Let’s Ban Bitcoin (Updated)

February 27, 2024 by

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has called for Federal regulators to ban bitcoin.

U.S. Attorney General Wants New Data Breach Laws Following Major Retailer Hacks

February 24, 2024 by

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder wants Congress to pass data breach laws protecting consumers following major breaches by Target and Neiman Marcus.

Prepaid Debit Card Usage Rising but Regulation is Needed

February 17, 2024 by

The usage of prepaid debit cards is on the rise, but consumers are in critical need of protection from unfair fees and practices.

California Likely to Legalize Bitcoin

February 14, 2024 by

The state of California is set to legalize bitcoin and other digital currencies as “lawful money.”

NYDFS’s Benjamin Lawsky Says Digital Currency BitLicenses are Coming

February 12, 2024 by

New York may be the first state to enact clear guidelines for businesses that deal in digital currencies and granting BitLicenses in the near future.

New York Department of Financial Services Holds Virtual Currency Hearing

January 29, 2024 by

The NYDFS concluded their two-day virtual currency hearing, which invited a host of digital currency advocates and skeptics to speak their piece.

BitInstant CEO and Bitcoin Evangelist Charlie Shrem Charged with Silk Road Money Laundering

January 27, 2024 by

Charlie Shrem, 24-year-old CEO of BitInstant, was arrested on charges of running an illegal money transmission business, willful failure to report suspicious transactions, and conspiracy of money laundering.

Federal Appeals Court Appears to Side with Federal Reserve in Swipe Fee Hearing

January 21, 2024 by

A federal appeals court appeared to side with the Federal Reserve at a swipe fee hearing in its appeal of Judge Leon's ruling that the 21-cent cap was set too high.

New Antitrust Class-Action Suit Emerges Against Visa and MasterCard

January 17, 2024 by

A new antitrust suit against Visa and MasterCard has been brought up following a record $5.7 billion settlement.

New York Department of Financial Services to Hold Bitcoin Public Hearings

January 13, 2024 by

In a move to further explore the state of bitcoin and to weight the pros and cons of the digital currency, the New York Department of Financial Services is planning to hold public hearings on January 28 and 29.

American Express Settles Merchant Fee Suits and No One is Happy

December 20, 2023 by

Two class-action lawsuits involving American Express have been settled, and may change merchants’ relationship with card-issuers.

Bitcoin Bubble Pops: BTC China Forced to Halt Deposits

December 18, 2024 by

BTC China has been forced to halt Yuan deposits, thoroughly popping the bitcoin bubble.

Retailers Win $5.7 Billion Settlement from Visa and MasterCard

December 16, 2024 by

On Friday, U.S. District Judge John Gleeson approved a $5.7 billion class-action settlement between MasterCard, Visa, and a coalition of merchants.

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