Regulation
Estonia: VAT Should Apply to Full Value of Bitcoin Trades
Estonia has told the European Court of Justice that VAT should apply to the full amount of digital currency trades, according to a report.
LocalBitcoins 'Exploring Options' After Service Halt in Germany
New details have emerged from LocalBitcoins following its earlier announcement that it would halt services in Germany.
The Future of a Commodity: Bitcoin Regulation and the CFTC
The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission has made clear that bitcoin falls under its jurisdiction – what would regulation under CFTC look like?
SEC Fines Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Operator $68,000
The operator of two unlicensed digital currency exchanges has been ordered to pay more than $68,000 after a lengthy investigation by the US SEC.
Evolution, Not Revolution: How to Sell Bitcoin to Regulators
Promoting bitcoin as a revolution is not likely to bring advantageous regulation – informed dialogue is the way to go, says Amor Sexton.
Congressman Stockman: It’s Too Early to Regulate Bitcoin
In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) said that his moratorium bill is meant to protect the development of cryptocurrency.
California to Debate Bitcoin Regulation at December Meeting
California's Department of Business Oversight will hold a meeting this month to determine if the agency should regulate bitcoin businesses.
UK Treasury Committee MP: Bitcoin Doesn't Need New Laws
A member of the UK Parliament's Treasury Select Committee has said bitcoin is an "excellent" payment system that doesn't need a new set of rules.
Proposed US Law Calls For Five-Year Moratorium on Bitcoin Regulation
The Cryptocurrency Protocol Protection and Moratorium Act seeks to place a moratorium on federal and state-level regulation for five years.
