Regulation
French Think Tanks Get Tutorial on Bitcoin's Big Picture
Top digital think tanks in France received a crash course in bitcoin from a local user this week.
Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times
Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.
Canadian Government to End 'MintChip' Digital Currency Program
The Canadian government has announced plans to sell its MintChip digital cash service to the private sector.
BTC China Dismisses PBOC Fears in Open Letter
The exchange published a statement reassuring Chinese investors that its operations will resume as normal despite regulatory uncertainty.
New Texas Memorandum Outlines Initial Bitcoin Exchange Guidelines
A new memorandum from the Texas Department of Banking clarifies regulatory rules for state bitcoin exchanges.
Bulgarian Bitcoin Tax Guidance May Leave Money-Laundering Loophole
Bulgaria has announced it will tax digital currencies as income, but some have concerns over documentation requirements.
Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Huobi to Stop Voucher Deposits Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
The exchange is to halt voucher deposits due, in part, to possible restrictions by the Chinese central bank.
Congressional Hearing Explores Costs, Benefits of Small Business Bitcoin Use
A US Congressional committee discussed the potential impact of digital currencies on small businesses on 2nd April.
Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges OKCoin, FXBTC Report New Deposit Freezes
The Chinese exchanges say they have halted some deposit services following talks with financial partners.
BTC38 Suspends RMB Deposits, Cites China Central Bank Guidance
Citing a shift in policy from the PBOC, Chinese exchange BTC38 announced it will suspend trading effective 2nd April.
