The central bank of the world’s sixth largest economy has published two papers regarding cryptocurrencies, with favorable findings about the distributed ledger system. (businessinsider.com)

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved the company’s proposal for a bitcoin derivative, a first for a Bitcoin company. (reuters.com)

On the eve of Scotland’s referendum to split from the UK, an assistant governor of the Bank of Australia says Scotland may have to test Bitcoin if it votes for independence. (theguardian.com)

The world’s largest private non profit organization has begun accepting bitcoins as donation. (washingtonpost.com)

The country’s central bank, the Bangladesh Bank, issued the statement on Monday, adding that those caught could face up to twelve years in jail. (telegraph.com)

Over the course of the past year, the traditionally volatile currency has stabilized somewhat and has attracted big names to the space. (wired.com)