Netherlands

Hackers Hijack Retailers' Showroom PCs for Cryptocurrency Mining
Dutch hackers have started hijacking laptops showcased in retail stores and using them to mine bitcoin.

Dutch Campaign Aims to See Bitcoin Classified as Money
Bitonic has launched a crowdfunded campaign aiming to have bitcoin classed as money in the Netherlands.

Dutch Legal Service Given Authority to Confiscate Bitcoins
The Openbaar Ministerie, a public prosecution service within the Dutch judiciary, can now seize bitcoins from criminals.

Dutch Music Academy Promotes Bitcoin at Student Showcase
The classical music academy has become the first educational institution in the Netherlands to accept bitcoin for tuition.

Gallery: Arnhem Sets Bitcoin Acceptance Record With Bitcoincity Event
The Dutch event has been hailed a success and many participating establishments say they plan to continue with bitcoin.

Netherlands Issues Bitcoin Warning to Financial Institutions
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has issued a bitcoin warning aimed at banks and other financial institutions.

Gallery: Amsterdam's Bitcoin2014 Conference in Pictures
Check out CoinDesk's standout moments from this year's Bitcoin Foundation conference in the Netherlands.

Arnhem Becomes Second Dutch City to Host a 'Bitcoin Boulevard'
Dutch merchants are set to participate in Bitcoincity, a one-day event offering food and drink for bitcoin starting tomorrow.

Video: Holland's Bitcoin Boulevard Celebrates Two Successful Months
Since its launch in March, the Bitcoin Boulevard in The Hague has attracted bitcoiners from around the world.

Dutch Court Declares Bitcoin Isn't Money in Civil Trial
The judgement stemmed from a lawsuit over 1,760 BTC that was never delivered to the buyer.

