Treasury eyes Bitcoin crackdown

Bitcoin has risen over 900% this year

Natalie Kenway
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The Treasury is set to unveil plans to regulate Bitcoin in the coming year amid fears the cryptocurrency is being used to launder money and avoid tax.

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