Regulation
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.
Bitcoin Supporters Should Take a Page Out of the Uber Playbook
Angel investor Joe Maristela explores what people in the bitcoin space can learn from regulatory developments in the Philippines surrounding Uber.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: BitLicense Arrives, But Wild West Remains
The BitLicense may have dominated media coverage this week, but a deeper dive show many of bitcoin's larger problems linger on.
Bitcoin Regulation Bill Approved by Californian State Assembly
California's State Assembly has approved a bill calling for digital currency comapnies to be regulated in a similar way to banks.
Final BitLicense Proves Divisive Milestone in US Bitcoin Regulation
With the passage of New York's final BitLicense proposal, CoinDesk seeks responses from the digital currency community on the law and its impact.
New York Releases Final BitLicense
NYDFS superintendent Benjamin Lawsky released details of the final Bitlicense today, following a two-year inquiry by the New York regulator.
Lawsky Hints at BitLicense News Ahead of DC Speech
NYDFS Superintendent Benjamin Lawsky could unveil the finalized BitLicense during a Washington DC speech tomorrow.
