Regulation
Bitcoin Poker Operator to Face Nevada Court on Gaming Charge
Bryan Micon, former operator of bitcoin poker website Seals with Clubs, is set to face a Nevada judge this week.
Canadian Senate Panel Calls for 'Light Touch' Bitcoin Regulation
A report published by the Canadian Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce has called for a regulatory "light touch" on bitcoin.
Fantasy Bitcoin Stock Market Sand Hill Fined $20K By SEC
The SEC has settled with Sand Hill Exchange, an experimental stock market that used bitcoin as a medium of exchange.
EBA: 51% Attack Remains Bitcoin’s Biggest Problem
Bitcoin’s biggest problem is still the threat of a 51% attack, according to Dr Dirk Haubrich of the European Banking Authority (EBA).
Erik Voorhees: BitLicense Requires 'Reckless' Data Collection
ShapeShift founder and CEO Erik Voorhees discusses the company's new iOS app and its decision to stop serving the New York market.
Bitcoin Mining Pool BTC Guild to Close Over BitLicense Concerns
Bitcoin mining pool BTC Guild is shutting down later this month, and its operator has cited the BitLicense finalization as a major factor.
Swiss Crypto Community Reacts to Bitcoin's VAT Exemption
Switzerland's bitcoin community has spoken out following confirmation that bitcoin is exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT) in the country.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: US Teen Sparks ISIL Media Frenzy
Bitcoin has been scrutinised in the past, but this week's criticism took a rather unexpected – and perhaps questionable – sense of humour.
Russia's Central Bank Meets With Finance Reps for Bitcoin Talks
Russia's central bank will meet representatives from the financial markets to discuss bitcoin regulation next week, a local news source claims.
MasterCard: Digital Currency’s Risks Outweigh the Benefits
The risks presented by digital currencies far outweigh the benefits, MasterCard has claimed.
