Regulation
Bitcoin 'Double Taxation' Relief Bill Introduced in Australia
Australia has introduced a new bill that, if passed, would end the country's bitcoin "double taxation" issue.
Malta Unveils Blockchain Advisory Board as National Strategy Advances
The European nation of Malta is moving to advance its ongoing blockchain strategy with the creation of a new advisory board.
Russian Central Bank Strikes Restrictive Tone on Cryptocurrency
Russia's central bank doesn't want to see cryptocurrencies classified as a form of foreign currency, according to statements from its governor.
Canada Confirms Tokens May Be Securities and Pacific Coin Is the Test
A legal deep dive into how Canada's recent ruling on initial coin offerings could impact the market.
Estonia Wants to ICO, But Is Currency Law a Deal-Breaker?
Rather than issuing warnings or regulations, at least one progressive government is considering whether it can take advantage of ICO technology.
Courting Bitcoin? Nebraska Ethics Board Gives Lawyers OK to Accept
A top legal ethics board in Nebraska has weighed in on the issue of cryptocurrency payments for lawyers.
Huobi, OKCoin to Stop Yuan-to-Bitcoin Trading By October's End
OKCoin and Huobi will end yuan-to-bitcoin trading by the end of next month, but are set to keep offering crypto-to-crypto trades.
Yunbi Bitcoin Exchange Latest to Close in China Crackdown
China-based cryptocurrency exchange Yunbi has announced the closure of its trading operations in the midst of a wider crackdown within the country.
China's Bitcoin Exchanges Receive Shutdown Orders and Closure Timeline
A document leaked on Chinese social media today appears to confirm rumours that all local bitcoin exchanges must close by the end of the month.
Trumping the IRS: Could the Timing Be Right for Bitcoin Tax Reform?
With the U.S. political field looking ripe for tax reform, the cryptocurrency community could soon get much-needed clarification on IRS guidance.
