Europe
Europol Seeks New Powers to Clamp Down on Digital Money Laundering
Europol is urging legislators to provide law enforcement with more powers to fight digital money laundering.
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?
Saxo Bank CEO: Bitcoin is an Opportunity for Early Adopters
CoinDesk speaks to Saxo Bank CEO and co-founder Lars Seier Christensen about his support for bitcoin.
Dutch Official Downplays Law Enforcement Need for Bitcoin Ban
One Dutch official is saying international cooperation, not a bitcoin ban, is needed to deter digital currency crime.
Polish Bitcoin Exchange Bitcurex Targeted by Hacking Attack
Poland’s leading exchange temporarily shutdown today, following a hack which targeted funds in its users’ bitcoin wallets.
Bank of England: Digital Currencies are Similar to Commodities
The Bank of England mentioned digital currencies in an article on the role of money in the modern economy.
Finnish Firm Transforms Web Kiosks into Bitcoin ATMs
A father and son team are converting web kiosks to enable customers to purchase bitcoin.
Luxembourg Opens Dialogue with Bitcoin Businesses in New Statement
In a move that signals a positive regulatory stance, Luxembourg has invited dialogue with digital currency businesses.
French Finance Minister Calls for EU Action on Bitcoin Regulation
A top French financial official is calling on the EU's ECOFIN council to consider far-reaching bitcoin regulation.
Ireland’s First Bitcoin ATM Will Launch in a Dublin Cafe This Week
With the new ATM sited close to the Irish Central Bank, Bitvendo says they can't ignore bitcoin now.
