Regulation


Marchés

Swiss Government to Write Report on Dangers of Bitcoin

The Federal Council of the Swiss parliament is to write an official report on the dangers of bitcoin.

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Marchés

EU Banking Regulator Issues Warning on Virtual Currencies

The European Banking Authority has issued a warning on potential risks related to virtual currencies.

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Marchés

What Do Australia's Biggest Banks Think About Bitcoin?

Australian banks have had a mixed reaction to bitcoin so far, but how has this affected customers?

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Swiss Lawmakers Propose Treating Bitcoin as Foreign Currency

The Swiss Parliament is considering a postulate that asks for bitcoin to be treated as any other foreign currency.

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Marchés

Are India's Regulators Poised to Clamp Down on Bitcoin?

Indian authorities are allegedly preparing a public advisory to warn against the risks of emerging digital currencies.

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Bank of France Warns of Bitcoin's Volatility

French central bankers have joined their Chinese counterparts in issuing a warning against the risks of bitcoin trading.

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UK Tax Authority HMRC Rethinks Stance on Bitcoin

HM Revenue and Customs has backtracked on its previous classification of bitcoin as a taxable 'voucher'.

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Bitcoin Awareness Grows in South Korea After Central Bank U-turn

Although China's central bank caused a stir yesterday, the Bank of Korea (BOK) issued statements of caution and optimism.

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Marchés

Meet China's Biggest Bitcoin Multi-Millionaire

Li Xiaolai, perhaps the most famous figure in the Chinese bitcoin world recounts his dealings with the cryptocurrency.

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Marchés

Bitcoin Price Crashes as China Outlaws Bitcoin for Financial Institutions

The price of bitcoin fell over $300 this morning after China's central bank issued a statement on bitcoin.

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