Europe

Europe

Markets

Investment Firm to Launch Czech Republic's First Bitcoin ATM

Czech investment firm Marlyle plans to set up the first bitcoin ATM in Prague, the Czech Republic's capital.

Prague

Markets

Bitcoin ATM Appearance Draws Crowds in Zurich

Europe's first bitcoin ATM made a guest appearance in the city, processing over 89 transactions during it's 4-day run.

Zurich

Policy

Bitcoin Classified 'Commodity' by Finland Central Bank

Finland’s central bank has declared that bitcoin does not meet the country's definition of a currency.

Helsinki

Markets

High-Profile Dutch Lawyer Welcomes Bitcoin Payments

One of the Netherlands’ most high-profile criminal defence lawyers now accepts bitcoin for all his legal fees.

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Markets

Dutch Helicopter Firm Heliflight Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Following Virgin Galactic's decision to accept bitcoin for its space mission, many other flight operators have followed suit.

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Finance

Belgium Central Bank Remains Positive About Bitcoin, Unofficially

The Belgian Bitcoin Association claims the nation's central bank is unlikely to regulate bitcoin, after meeting with officials.

Brussels

Markets

Slovakia Sets Record Straight on Europe's First Bitcoin ATM

Marian Jancuska, who operates a bitcoin ATM in Bratislava, claims his machine was the first permanent installation in Europe.

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Policy

German Central Bank Official Issues Another Bitcoin Warning

A German Bundesbank official has issued another bitcoin warning, reiterating the bank's earlier position on digital currencies.

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Markets

Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Bitplaats Expands to Belgium

Belgian bitcoiners can now trade bitcoins on Bitplaats using Belgium’s online payments platform, Bancontact/Mister Cash.

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Markets

Lamassu Announces Sale of 100th Bitcoin ATM

Over the next few weeks, machines will be set up at major cities, including: San Francisco, Atlanta and Seattle.

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