Tax
IRS Bitcoin Ruling May Have a Bright Side
Last week's IRS bitcoin guidance has reaffirmed bitcoin’s status as “digital gold”, argues Jon Matonis.

What the IRS Bitcoin Tax Guidelines Mean For You
The IRS finally released guidance on how it plans to tax bitcoin. Here's what it means.

Denmark Declares Bitcoin Trades are Tax-Free
Denmark's Tax Board ruled today that gains from bitcoin trading are exempt from taxation, and losses are not tax-deductible.

IRS to Tax Digital Currencies as Property, Not Currency
The US tax body has released a new notice relating to its treatment of bitcoin and other digital currencies.

Bitcoin Banking, Solving ID Theft, and Why Regulators Should Love Pasties
John Law wonders if cryptocurrencies could secure your cash, BLTs could protect your ID and bitcoin is wrongly named.

Financial Faux Pas Highlight the Need for Decentralised Currencies
Banks issue non-performing loans, credit card companies get scammed, insurers get defrauded – so why the focus on bitcoin?

What the UK's Tax Reversal Means for Bitcoin
Indeed, getting the bitcoin community to agree what regulation is welcome will likely be a challenge all in itself.

Australian Tax Office Explains Bitcoin, Intends to Tax it
The Australian Tax Office has demonstrated a clear understanding of bitcoin in an individual letter to a local startup.

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.

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.
