Regulation
Lobbyists Put Bitcoin on the Agenda in Washington DC
Government relations firm Peck Madigan Jones now lobbies on bitcoin, but are they pushing for or against the cryptocurrency?
FinCEN: Digital Currency Cloud Mining, Escrow Services Aren't Money Transmitters
FinCEN has released two new rulings that offer clarity and guidance to digital currency service providers.
BitX Targets Developing Countries With Global Expansion Plan
The exchange and wallet service aims to serve 12-plus countries initially with one recognizable brand.
Regulators in Maryland, Nevada and Canada Weigh in on Bitcoin Debate
Two US states have issued advisories on bitcoin, while Canada's tax authority outlined its position on digital currency-related revenue.
Ohio Bans Bitcoin for Alcohol Sales
A state regulator just made things more difficult for alcohol sellers in Cleveland's Bitcoin Boulevard project.
BTC China Halts RMB Account Funding From China Merchants Bank
Chinese bitcoin exchange BTC China has stopped accepting RMB deposits from China Merchants Bank.
British Isle’s Plan to Mint Physical Bitcoins Loses Key Support
The UK's Royal Mint has reportedly discontinued talks with Alderney about minting physical bitcoins.
France: Bitcoin Revenues Must be Declared to Tax Authorities
The French Ministry of Economy and Finance has stated that earnings from bitcoin transactions will be taxed.
Bitcoin Price Drops $40 Following Reports of New PBOC Warnings
The People's Bank may be getting stricter with Chinese bitcoin exchanges after reported warnings to major banks.
From Gold to Cash to Decentralized Data: The Money Revolution Continues
Money has seen some big changes since the days of bartering. Now decentralization is upturning the cart once again.
