Regulation


Markets

Will UK Tax Authority HMRC Reclassify Bitcoin as 'Private Currency'?

The UK authority is likely to reclassify bitcoin as a 'private currency' and thus significantly reduce its tax liability.

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Markets

Belgian Regulators Issue Joint Bitcoin Warning

Belgium's National Bank and the Financial Services and Markets Authority have warned investors about the dangers of bitcoin.

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Markets

Chinese Central Bank Official: We Don't Want to Suppress Bitcoin

A senior Chinese central bank official has revealed the bank doesn't want to suppress bitcoin, just clarify its status.

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Policy

Irish Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into Bitcoin and Deep Web

A lawmaker has urged Ireland's parliamentary communications committee to investigate the role digital currencies play in illicit transactions.

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Markets

French Senate Holds Hearings on Bitcoin

The Senate of France has held hearings into bitcoin and digital currencies, taking a mostly positive and investigatory approach.

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Markets

Wells Fargo Holds Summit on Bitcoin Engagement

Wells Fargo has assembled a team of experts to help define its position on bitcoin.

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Markets

Chinese Government-Backed TV Program Bashes Bitcoin, Outrages Community

China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast an overwhelmingly negative documentary on bitcoin, outraging viewers and even the program's participants.

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Markets

China’s Bitcoin Exchanges Survived the Crackdown and Did Battle in the Aftermath

China's bitcoin "ban" drastically affected the balance of power across its exchanges.

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Finance

Colorado Marijuana Dispensary Uses Bitcoin to Evade Federal Laws

Federal laws prohibit credit card payments, so all Colorado's marijuana must be purchased in cash – or bitcoin.

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Policy

New York State Department of Financial Services Announces Bitcoin Hearings

The New York State Department of Financial Services will hold public hearings into digital currencies on 28-29th January.

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