Regulation
Bitcoin in the Headlines: VAT Galore
Bitcoin in the Headlines is a weekly analysis of bitcoin media coverage and its impact.
Bitcoin Groups and Law Enforcement Unite to Form Blockchain Alliance
A number of digital currency groups and businesses are partnering with law enforcement agencies on a new public-private discussion forum.
Bitcoin is Exempt from VAT, Rules European Court of Justice
Bitcoin transactions will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.
FATF: Virtual Currencies Could Fuel Terrorism Financing
Bitcoin may pose a risk for terrorist financing, according to a new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Deloitte: It’s Too Soon for Bitcoin to be Regulated
Multinational professional services firm Deloitte has questioned whether it is too soon to try and regulate bitcoin.
Jersey Government to Introduce Digital Currency Legislation Next Year
The government of Jersey is pushing ahead with plans to pass digital currency legislation governing business activity on the island.
Australian Government to Review Bitcoin Regulation Powers
The Australian government is set to look at how the country's central bank and securities regulator oversee bitcoin activities.
UK Government Highlights Benefits of Blockchain Tech
The economic secretary to the UK government's Treasury department has spoken about the benefits of digital currencies and blockchain technology.
UK Regulator Warns Against Crypto Investment Firm
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a public warning against Cryptoconomist Limited, a crypto investment firm.
Scorechain Raises $570k for European Bitcoin Compliance Solution
Bitcoin compliance solutions provider Scorechain has raised €500,000 ($570,000) in seed funding.
