Isle of Man eBusiness Chief: Bitcoin Legislation Coming This Year

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The story of bitcoin on the Isle of Man has been one of fits and starts.

Bursting onto the scene as a favorable jurisdiction for bitcoin at a time when global regulators were largely taking a reactionary approach to the digital currency, the self-governing British crown dependency won quick acclaim from prominent members of the ecosystem.

By September, however, doubt was cast on the viability of its initiatives when key banking channels available to startups were abruptly severed during a high-profile conference.

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