Regulation
Bolivia's Central Bank Bans Bitcoin
El Banco Central de Bolivia has issued statements formally banning any currency not issued by the state, including bitcoin.
Gallery: Italian Lawmakers Meet with Bitcoin Believers in Fact-Finding Session
Representatives from Italy's political, academic and banking sectors came together on 11th June to discuss bitcoin technology.
Japan Decides Against Bitcoin Regulation, for Now
Ruling party, the LDP, has ruled out regulation for now, but a final decision is yet to be made.
Swedish Central Bank Acknowledges Benefits of Cryptocurrencies
Sveriges Riksbank has published a brief economic commentary on the impact of digital currencies on the payments market.
Thinktank: UK Should Privatise the Pound and Embrace Cryptocurrency
Today's Institute of Economic Affairs report states that the UK should privatise the pound and replace it with cryptocurrencies.
Realex Payments CEO: Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Change in the Industry
Colm Lyon, who speaks at Bitfin next month, sees bitcoin as a boon to the payments industry in general.
In Search of the Ideal Bitcoin Jurisdiction
A global jurisdictional hub for bitcoin would experience an influx of new capital and businesses, and experience rapid growth.
New Singapore Industry Association to Promote Bitcoin Use, Best Practices
ACCESS aims to promote digital currency adoption and Singapore's position as a stable and reliable location for such businesses.
Delta Financial Offers Interest-Bearing Bitcoin Accounts
A new service called BTCDelta aims to provide a 5% guaranteed interest rate on bitcoin deposits.
Chinese Payments Association Wants Banks to Identify, Eliminate Bitcoin Activity
If news reports are true, bitcoin in China may have a new adversary in the Payments and Clearing Association.
