DOJ, SEC Call Bitcoins "Legitimate Instruments"
Uh oh
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Considers giving them the bitcoin keys tantamount to giving them the bitcoins
Is the currency really only good for black markets?
Bitcoins the common currency for the online black market site
Allege narcotics, hacking, and money laundering conspiracies associated with the online marketplace
Another promising digital currency to vex the authorities
Unless you're careful to cover your trail
For some, lack of control and regulation is part of the appeal
Even as the U.S. government tries to stifle the alternative currency
What do you mean it's out of our control?
A little government pressure, perhaps
Not happy that the currencies could be used by criminals
Facing securities fraud charges in Texas
Black markets? You don't say.
Though he thinks Bitcoin will prevail
The choice before Bitcoin users is not whether they should want regulation, but what to do about it.
Network now facing lawsuit
Class action lawsuit filed
Company making the ATMs has already received inquiries from more than 40 countries
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