Regulation
Japanese Government Says Bitcoin 'Not a Currency', Forms Investigation Committee
Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched an investigative committee into bitcoin.
Vault of Satoshi Halts US Bitcoin Exchange Service, Cites Worsening US Regulatory Conditions
Vault of Satoshi announced today that it will stop service to US customers, with no timeline for return.
Russia’s Anti-Bitcoin Stance May Be Softening, Reports Say
The Bank of Russia seems to be saying that a February meeting did not result in a bitcoin ban.
US Congressman Launches Satirical Bid to Ban the US Dollar
In response to one senator's call for a bitcoin ban, Congressman Jared Polis urged regulators to ban USD.
Bitcoin vs Argentine Peso: Which is Worse Off?
Although bitcoin can be volatile when exchanges go down, that doesn't include devaluations commanded from a central authority.
Japan Mulls Bitcoin Tax Following Mt. Gox Failure
Japan’s Ministry of Finance and national tax agency are reportedly studying ways of governing and taxing digital currency transactions.
UK Eliminates Tax on Bitcoin Trading, Publishes Official Guidance
New reports suggest HMRC will formally remove VAT on bitcoin trading in the UK this week.
Will Florida’s Money Laundering Laws Apply to Bitcoin?
Lawyers of two men arrested for bitcoin transactions claim state legislation only applies to fiat, but are they right?
Inside the Race to Launch the First US Bitcoin ATM
Long waits, financial losses and a final dash to Albuquerque finally saw Enchanted Bitcoins place the first US ATM.
Top Alabama Regulator Says Mt. Gox Was a 'Disaster About to Happen'
Joe Borg thinks the issue with bitcoin is not technology, but lack of consumer awareness about the risks involved.
