Europe
Bulgarian Bitcoin Tax Guidance May Leave Money-Laundering Loophole
Bulgaria has announced it will tax digital currencies as income, but some have concerns over documentation requirements.
Swedish Exchange Safello Aims to be 'CoinBase for Europe'
The fast-expanding company now accepts instant SOFORT payments from 86 European banks in 11 countries.
UK Bitcoin Exchange Coinfloor Opens Registration, Incentivizes Early Adopters
Coinfloor is now accepting registrations from users looking to conduct GBP-to-BTC trading.
Europol Seeks New Powers to Clamp Down on Digital Money Laundering
Europol is urging legislators to provide law enforcement with more powers to fight digital money laundering.
Financial Faux Pas Highlight the Need for Decentralised Currencies
Banks issue non-performing loans, credit card companies get scammed, insurers get defrauded – so why the focus on bitcoin?
Saxo Bank CEO: Bitcoin is an Opportunity for Early Adopters
CoinDesk speaks to Saxo Bank CEO and co-founder Lars Seier Christensen about his support for bitcoin.
Dutch Official Downplays Law Enforcement Need for Bitcoin Ban
One Dutch official is saying international cooperation, not a bitcoin ban, is needed to deter digital currency crime.
Polish Bitcoin Exchange Bitcurex Targeted by Hacking Attack
Poland’s leading exchange temporarily shutdown today, following a hack which targeted funds in its users’ bitcoin wallets.
Bank of England: Digital Currencies are Similar to Commodities
The Bank of England mentioned digital currencies in an article on the role of money in the modern economy.
Finnish Firm Transforms Web Kiosks into Bitcoin ATMs
A father and son team are converting web kiosks to enable customers to purchase bitcoin.
