Regulation


Markets

Forget Bitcoin vs Fiat, Welcome the Hybrid Economy

Circle's Sean Neville contemplates a moderate take on the future of finance, one where bitcoin and fiat co-exist.

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Markets

Why The Bitcoin Industry Must Recognise Its Responsibilities

The biggest lesson of the fall of Mt. Gox and Flexcoin is that customers must be better protected.

Consumer protection

Markets

Meet Roger Dickinson, The Man Behind California's Bill to Legalize Bitcoin

The California Assembly’s Roger Dickinson talks about his state’s neutral approach to digital currency legislation.

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Markets

Japanese Government Says Bitcoin 'Not a Currency', Forms Investigation Committee

Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.

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Markets

Vault of Satoshi Halts US Bitcoin Exchange Service, Cites Worsening US Regulatory Conditions

Vault of Satoshi announced today that it will stop service to US customers, with no timeline for return.

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Markets

Russia’s Anti-Bitcoin Stance May Be Softening, Reports Say

The Bank of Russia seems to be saying that a February meeting did not result in a bitcoin ban.

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Policy

US Congressman Launches Satirical Bid to Ban the US Dollar

In response to one senator's call for a bitcoin ban, Congressman Jared Polis urged regulators to ban USD.

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Markets

Bitcoin vs Argentine Peso: Which is Worse Off?

Although bitcoin can be volatile when exchanges go down, that doesn't include devaluations commanded from a central authority.

Argentine peso

Markets

Japan Mulls Bitcoin Tax Following Mt. Gox Failure

Japan’s Ministry of Finance and national tax agency are reportedly studying ways of governing and taxing digital currency transactions.

Taxes

Policy

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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