Regulation
Witness List Revealed for New York Virtual Currency Hearings
The NYDFS has announced the witness list for its upcoming hearings on virtual currency.
Sweden Likely to Regulate Bitcoin as an Asset
The Swedish Tax Agency is drafting rules for bitcoin users and programmers that would treat bitcoins as assets.
25-Year-Old Arrested After Selling Gun for Bitcoin on Black Market
A US bitcoin user has been arrested for allegedly selling a semi-automatic pistol to Dutch law enforcement officials.
Canadian Economic Institute Has High Hopes for Bitcoin
A Quebec-based economic thinktank believes that bitcoin could become a "common currency".
Bitcoin Classified 'Commodity' by Finland Central Bank
Finland’s central bank has declared that bitcoin does not meet the country's definition of a currency.
Israeli Regulators Take “Wait and See” Approach on Digital Currencies
Israel isn't ignoring bitcoin, it is simply waiting to see what the rest of the world does first.
Italian Amendment Would Treat Bitcoin Like Cash
The amendment would track bitcoin transactions exceeding €1,000 to abide by the nation’s anti-money laundering laws.
Bitcoin is Not Legal Tender, Says Canada Government Official
The country only recognizes Canadian bank notes and coins, according to a Department of Finance email statement.
UK's Official Financial Compensation Fund 'Doesn't Cover Digital Currencies'
The UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme has warned it won't compensate lost digital currencies such as bitcoin and litecoin.
US Senator Demands Regulatory Clarification on Digital Currencies
US Senator Tom Carper has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to clarify its position on bitcoin.
