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FinCEN, US Secret Service and Bitcoin Foundation among witnesses to speak at major hearing on bitcoin


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Titled ‘Beyond Silk Road: potential risks, threats, and promises of virtual currencies’, the hearing is to take place at 15:00 (local time) in room 342 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.


“The purpose of the hearing is to explore potential promises and risks related to virtual currency for the federal government and society at large.
Witnesses will testify about the challenges faced by law enforcement and regulatory agencies in dealing with virtual currencies, like bitcoin.
The hearing will also provide a perspective from non-governmental entities who can discuss the promises of virtual currency for the American and global economies.”