Government seized $2.9 Million from bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox
The US government seized over $2.9m from a subsidiary of bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, a court document has revealed.
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Germany officially recognises bitcoin as "private money"
German authorities have finally categorised bitcoin, labelling it as a "financial instrument".
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Aug 19, 2013 at 10:38 a.m. UTC
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Coinbase enables users to buy, sell and send bitcoins via text message
Coinbase has created an SMS interface, which enables users to send and receive bitcoins via text message.
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Aug 16, 2013 at 5:21 p.m. UTC
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Commonwealth Bank closes CoinJar's business and founders' personal accounts
Commonwealth Bank has closed the bank accounts of the founders of Australia-based bitcoin wallet CoinJar.
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Aug 15, 2013 at 5:19 p.m. UTC
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Frustrated customers hit BitInstant with a class action lawsuit
Three bitcoiners have filed a class action lawsuit against BitInstant claiming the company misled them.
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Aug 15, 2013 at 1:40 p.m. UTC
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Lavabit and Silent Circle shut down encrypted email services
Lavabit and Silent Circle have both closed down their encrypted email services to avoid sacrificing their customers' privacy.
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Aug 13, 2013 at 3:58 p.m. UTC
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New York state financial regulator issues subpoenas to 22 bitcoin companies
A number of bitcoin companies in New York have been sent subpoenas by the Department of Financial Services.
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Aug 12, 2013 at 4:55 p.m. UTC
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Utah-based housing company allows BYU Idaho students to pay in bitcoin
A Brigham Young University-approved housing company is now allowing students to pay their deposits and rent in bitcoins.
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Aug 9, 2013 at 2:49 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin and Soylent meal replacement: new currency meets new nutrition
Bitcoiners can now use their digital currency to buy the food substitute Soylent.
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Aug 8, 2013 at 4:59 p.m. UTC
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US judge rules bitcoin 'is a currency or form of money'
A judge in Texas has ruled that bitcoin is a currency or form of money.
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Aug 7, 2013 at 12:41 p.m. UTC
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