Asian Nation Laos to Legalize Bitcoin Mining And Trading

Asian Nation Laos to Legalize Bitcoin Mining And Trading

From bitcoinmagazine.com

The Southeast Asian nation of Laos changed its official policy on September 9, authorizing six companies to trade and mine Bitcoin in a trial run while the government begins to draft regulations about its use. According to The Laotian Times, the news follows a September 9 notice from the office of the prime minister permitting the firms, which include construction groups and one bank, to start mining and trading Bitcoin. The traditionally conservative government’s authorization of Bitcoin mining and trading marks a shift in stance, as last month the country’s central banks warned companies and individuals against ... (full story)

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