Govt to include bitcoin in stronger money laundering rules

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Govt to include bitcoin in stronger money laundering rules

Regulated for the first time.

The Australian government said it would strengthen its money laundering laws, including bringing bitcoin providers under its financial intelligence unit, days after a fresh scandal at one of the country's biggest banks. The government said a coming bill would be the first stage of reforms ...

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