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Florida Senator Drafting Bill That Could Recognize Bitcoin as Money
A Florida state senator is drafting legislation that could see bitcoin recognized as a form of money in the US state.
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Florida Files Appeal After Charges Against Bitcoin Seller Dismissed
The state of Florida has appealed a recent court decision that saw a judge rule bitcoin isn't money.
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Cryptsy CEO Stole Millions From Exchange, Court Receiver Alleges
Cryptsy CEO Paul Vernon may have stolen as much as $3.3m from the digital currency exchange, according to new court documents.
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Why Florida's Bitcoin Ruling Could Lead to Legislative Action
Legal expert Andrew Hinkes looks at the potential impact of a Florida court's decision to rule that bitcoin isn't money.
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Bitcoin Sale Ends With Knifepoint Robbery in Florida
A Florida man was reportedly robbed at knifepoint during a sale of $28,000 in bitcoin this week.
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Judge Orders LocalBitcoins User to Teach Police on Digital Currency
A judge has sentenced Florida LocalBitcoins user Pascal Reid to serves 90 days in jail in a ruling that closes a notable legal case from 2014.
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Florida Group Faces Fraud Charges for Alleged Altcoin 'Pump and Dump'
Five individuals have been named in a Florida lawsuit that involves an altcoin pump-and-dump and the fraudulent presale of scrypt mining ASICs.
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Florida LocalBitcoins User Loses Bid to Dismiss Money Transmitter Charge
A Florida circuit court judge has issued a ruling suggesting that individual bitcoin sellers can be considered money transmitters under state law.
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Sean's Outpost Charity Finances Hit By Drop in Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin charity Sean's Outpost is appealing for funds following financial problems brought on by the low price of bitcoin.
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Bitcoin Foundation Urges Court to Dismiss Charge in Florida LocalBitcoins Case
The Bitcoin Foundation has submitted a filing in a Florida case it says will help protect local bitcoin traders.
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