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Regulation
Bitcoin Exchanges Kraken and Bitfinex Cut Services in New York
Bitcoin exchanges Kraken and Bitfinex have indicated they will not be applying for licenses to operate in New York.

Will Regulation Dictate the Location of the World’s Bitcoin Hub?
Former Luxembourg Cabinet minister Jean-Louis Schiltz examines whether it might be possible for one place to emerge as the world's bitcoin hub.

New York Bitcoin Scene Divided As BitLicense Deadline Looms
As the BitLicense application deadline nears, which bitcoin companies will stay in New York and which will go?

G7 Pledged Support for 'Appropriate' Bitcoin Regulation at June Summit
Representatives at a Group of Seven (G7) meeting in Germany this June announced support for "appropriate regulation of virtual currencies".

Tokyo Court: Bitcoin Not Subject to Ownership
Tokyo's District Court has ruled that bitcoin is "not subject to ownership", with a judge telling a plaintiff he couldn't claim for lost Mt Gox coins.

Italian Banking Group: Bitcoin's Advantage is its Network Effect
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published new submissions from a recent call for information on digital currencies.

Japan Weighing Bitcoin Exchange Rules Amid Mt Gox Investigation
Japanese government officials are said to be weighing how to regulate bitcoin exchanges following renewed attention on past issues at Mt Gox.

US Presidential Candidate Rick Perry Reveals Bitcoin Stance
US presidential candidate Rick Perry has stated he supports "regulatory breathing room" for digital currencies such as bitcoin.

Lawsky: New Consulting Firm Can't Advise on BitLicense
Former New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) superintendent Benjamin M Lawsky has said he won't advise on the BitLicense.

5 Things Bitcoin Owners Must Do When Estate Planning
Certified Financial Planner Jeff Vandrew explains the steps bitcoin holders should take when planning their estates.
