Regulation


Markets

Why Life Under Bitcoin Regulation Will Be Worse Than Investors Think

Wall Street veteran Bruce Fenton discusses the pitfalls of working under the burden of traditional financial regulation.

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Canada's Finance Minister Prepares to Regulate Bitcoin

Get ready, Canadian bitcoin advocates: you're about to be regulated.

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Markets

India's Government Claims the RBI is Examining Virtual Currencies

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly examining the legal and security impact of virtual currencies.

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Major Multinational Bank Trials Integration with Bitcoin

South Africa's Standard Bank, the largest in Africa, is piloting a functional bitcoin portal developed by Singapore company Switchless.

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Policy

New York Regulator May Impose Technology Restrictions on Digital Currencies

NY regulator Benjamin Lawsky has issued statements that suggest what forthcoming regulation might entail.

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Markets

Despite Russian Trade Ties, Lithuania Looks to Europe for Bitcoin Regulation Lead

Lithuania is monitoring global bitcoin regulation, but suggests Europe's moves may have biggest impact.

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Markets

Australia Will Set Official Tax Guidelines on Bitcoin This Year

The Australian Taxation Office will issue formal guidelines on taxing bitcoin business by the end of June.

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Reserve Bank of India Pressed for Clarification on Virtual Currency

An Indian bitcoin enthusiast has pressed the RBI for clarification after it issued a virtual currency warning in December.

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Markets

US Government Says Apple is NOT in Violation of Antitrust Law

The Department of Justice has determined that Apple's ban of bitcoin apps does not require further review.

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BTC-e Exchange Pulls Support for Ruble

Russia has officially banned bitcoin, causing BTC-E to pull support for its national currency.

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