Regulation
Bitcoin Price Crashes as China Outlaws Bitcoin for Financial Institutions
The price of bitcoin fell over $300 this morning after China's central bank issued a statement on bitcoin.
BTC China in Discussion With Regulators Over Bitcoin Recognition
The world’s busiest bitcoin exchange has been in 'low-level' discussions to get bitcoin recognised as an official currency.
US Regulators: the World's Bitcoin Police?
FinCEN's desire to regulate cryptocurrencies like bitcoin may see China "eat the USA's lunch".
US Federal Elections Commission: Bitcoin Isn't Money
The FEC has revealed it views bitcoin as a "thing of value", not money.
China Central Bank Official: People Should be Free to Use Bitcoin Exchanges
People should be able to use bitcoin exchanges without interference from banks, according to a Chinese central bank official.
Does Canada View Bitcoin as Currency?
Just how progressive is Canada's view on bitcoin? Canadian law expert Matt Burgoyne takes a look.
Dutch Bank Rabobank is Blocking Customers from Buying Bitcoins
Rabobank cancelled 99% of its customers’ transactions with bitcoin exchanges on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Bitcoin Faces Regulatory Push in Senate Banking Committee Hearing
Yesterday's banking subcommittee hearing in the Senate included many suggestions that bitcoin should be regulated.
Bitcoin Could be Regulated as a Commodity, Senate Banking Hearing Advised
Speakers suggested that bitcoin could be regulated as a commodity at a Senate Banking hearing today.
US Senate Hearing: Present and Future Impact of Virtual Currency
The Present and Future Impact of Virtual Currency hearing will take place today at the US Senate.
