Europe


Política

Luxembourg Opens Dialogue with Bitcoin Businesses in New Statement

In a move that signals a positive regulatory stance, Luxembourg has invited dialogue with digital currency businesses.

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Política

French Finance Minister Calls for EU Action on Bitcoin Regulation

A top French financial official is calling on the EU's ECOFIN council to consider far-reaching bitcoin regulation.

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Mercados

Ireland’s First Bitcoin ATM Will Launch in a Dublin Cafe This Week

With the new ATM sited close to the Irish Central Bank, Bitvendo says they can't ignore bitcoin now.

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Mercados

Polish Soccer Club to Accept Bitcoin for Tickets and Merchandise

Polish soccer club GKS Katowice has announced plans to enable bitcoin payments for tickets and club-related merchandise.

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Política

UK Eliminates Tax on Bitcoin Trading, Publishes Official Guidance

New reports suggest HMRC will formally remove VAT on bitcoin trading in the UK this week.

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Mercados

Italian Money Transfer Law Threatens Bitcoin Businesses

It looks like Italy's new 20% money transfer laws will affect local bitcoin exchange users after all.

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Mercados

Hungarian Bitcoiners See Silver Lining in Central Bank Warning

Members of Hungary's bitcoin community suggest today's central bank statements will pave the way for future discussion.

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Mercados

Estonian Police Target Bitcoin Trading Site BTC.ee

The news follows a warning about bitcoin issued by a member of Estonia's central bank earlier this year.

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Política

Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses Under Existing Laws

Despite Russia's ban, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to follow a more European path for regulating bitcoin.

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Mercados

Bank of Greece Breaks Silence on Bitcoin

The Greek bank has just issued its first statement on bitcoin, warning consumers of the potential investment risks.

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