State officials determined they have authority under current law to regulate virtual currencies; now they're considering whether and how to do so.

New York and California are taking different approaches, but their final decisions on regulation of bitcoins are likely to set the tone for the rest of the U.S.

New York and California are taking different approaches, but their final decisions on regulation of bitcoins are likely to set the tone for the rest of the U.S.

U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Board looks into lending practices of the company's Bill Me Later service.

U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Board looks into lending practices of the company's Bill Me Later service.

Consumer advocate returns to Washington with new powers as senator.

Consumer advocate returns to Washington with new powers as senator.

Michigan, Oklahoma and South Carolina sign on to suit contesting law's constitutionality.