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China’s bitcoin exchanges await clarification, markets subdued for now

SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s largest bitcoin exchanges are awaiting clarification from the government following more media reports that Beijing is planning to ban trading of virtual currencies on domestic exchanges, but markets were largely subdued on Monday.

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Bitcoin ETF idea still a little funky, experts say

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Demand for exchange-traded funds that would provide exposure to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin is strong, but regulators will likely wait until the underlying market matures more before approving such products, a panel of securities industry experts said on Friday.

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Isle of Man firm to launch 250 million-pound Dubai property priced in bitcoin

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Knox Group of Companies, with headquarters in the Isle of Man, announced late on Tuesday it will launch a residential and commercial property development in Dubai valued at 250 million pounds ($325 million), with residences that can be purchased in the digital currency bitcoin.

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China’s Fosun invests in local version of bitcoin tech blockchain

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese conglomerate Fosun Group has made a foray into blockchain with an investment in the Shanghai startup behind Onchain, a local version of the much-hyped technology that underpins virtual currencies such as bitcoin.

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