Regulation
IRS Bitcoin Ruling May Have a Bright Side
Last week's IRS bitcoin guidance has reaffirmed bitcoin’s status as “digital gold”, argues Jon Matonis.
Why Bitcoin Faces an Uphill Battle in the Remittance Market
Many in the bitcoin industry take its potential in the remittance services space for granted, but problems lie ahead.
Price of Bitcoin Falls Under $500 Amid Uncertainty in China
CoinDesk's USD BPIs remained below $500 for most of Friday with no new news from China.
Isle of Man Welcomes Digital Currency Exchanges 'No License Required'
The Isle of Man's financial body has confirmed that bitcoin exchanges do not need a licence to operate.
Kim Dotcom Launches Political Party, Proposes National Cryptocurrency
Tech entrepreneur and web bad boy Kim Dotcom is back in the news, having launched the 'Internet Party'.
New Active Trading Bitcoin Fund Seeks UK Investors
A new bitcoin investment fund, which will actively trade the bitcoin markets, will soon launch in London.
Would a $10k Bitcoin Help or Hurt Transactions?
Representatives from bitcoin's retail sector discuss how the high price of bitcoin could impact business at CoinSummit.
Bitcoin Price Drops After New Chinese Bank Rumours
News of a Chinese government bank ban has hit bitcoin markets, though exchanges say there's no official announcement.
Despite Challenges, Bitcoin Technology is Here to Stay
A panel of economists and an entrepreneur discussed bitcoin's troubles, from power usage to distribution and too much regulation.
Colombia Stops Short of Bitcoin Ban, Bars Banks From Industry
Despite fears Colombia would ban bitcoin outright this week, regulators have issued only a warning.
