Regulation
New EU Legislation on VAT Could Be Bad News for Bitcoin
EU rules requiring merchants to record the country of residence of their customers could be bad news for pseudonymous payments systems like bitcoin.
Isle of Man eBusiness Chief: Bitcoin Legislation Coming This Year
CoinDesk speaks to the Isle of Man’s head of digital development about how the UK dependency is pressing forward with bitcoin-friendly regulation.
CoinDesk's Regulation Sentiment Survey
CoinDesk wants to hear directly from our readers about where they stand on the topic of bitcoin regulation.
NYDFS: Coinbase Is Not Licensed in New York
The NYDFS has issued a response to questions about the regulatory status of Coinbase's recently launched bitcoin exchange.
Manhattan DA: We’re Watching Regulated Exchanges With ‘Immense Interest’
Manhattan district attorney Cyrus R Vance Jr has issued new remarks regarding his agency's interests in the bitcoin exchange space.
Citi Digital Chief: Bitcoin's Economics Are Flawed
Citi's head of digital strategy doesn't think bitcoin is ready for mass adoption, speaking at a panel organised by his bank in London.
California Regulator: Coinbase Exchange 'Not Regulated or Licensed'
California's top money transmitter regulator has released a statement saying that Coinbase's new exchange is not licensed to operate in the state.
BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies
The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.
Spanish Political Party Calls for Bitcoin Regulation
A Spanish political party has submitted a proposal to the country's Congress outlining the need for bitcoin regulation.
Russia's Media Watchdog Blocks Bitcoin Websites
Russia’s media watchdog has blocked access to a few bitcoin-related sites, citing a court order from 30th September.
