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ARTICLE · 19 NOVEMBER 2013

Bitcoins: A New Form of Currency?

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Yesterday, the Senate Committee On Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held the first of two days of hearings on Bitcoin and digital currencies — "Beyond Silk Road: Potential Risks, Threats, and Promises of Virtual Currencies."

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Yesterday, the Senate Committee On Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held the first of two days of hearings on Bitcoin and digital currencies — "Beyond Silk Road: Potential Risks, Threats, and Promises of Virtual Currencies."  [News coverage, here and here]

I recently gave a presentation on bitcoins, and some of the legal and practical concerns related to bitcoins.  You can access that presentation here.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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