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US to auction 50,000 bitcoins seized in Silk Road case

The latest batch of bitcoins was found on computer hardware authorities said belonged to Ross Ulbricht, who prosecutors accuse of creating the underground website.

Nov 18, 2014, 10:01 AM IST

EU banks watchdog advises lenders to shun bitcoins

Banks in the European Union should refrain from offering customer accounts in virtual currencies like bitcoins until regulatory safeguards are in place, the bloc`s banking watchdog said on Friday.

Jul 05, 2014, 02:14 AM IST

Bitcoin pioneer calls for regulatory guidance from EU

Europe should update its laws to reflect the rise of digital currencies, the head of a bitcoin start-up said, after a successful U.S. auction of bitcoins was seen as a sign of their broadening appeal.

Jul 04, 2014, 00:51 AM IST