Regulation

Swiss politician asks government to create report on bitcoin
A member of Switzerland's federal parliament has asked the National Council to write a report on bitcoin.

Bitcoin Foundation presses for bitcoin campaign contributions
The Bitcoin Foundation wants people to be able to make election campaign contributions using the cryptocurrency.

How is regulation going to affect the bitcoin price?
The bitcoin price has been steadily increasing over the past two months, but how will regulation affect its price?

Israeli government reportedly mulling bitcoin tax
The Israeli Tax Authority is said to be considering ways to tax profits made on bitcoin.

Belgium's finance minister has no objection to bitcoin
Belgium's finance minister says the country is neutral on bitcoin.

Bitcoin benefits from California state amending Money Transmission Act
California's new AB786 bill amends existing law to make it friendlier to financial startups, including some bitcoin companies.

Feds asked if political campaigners can accept bitcoin donations
The Federal Election Commission in the US has been asked whether bitcoin donations can be used in political campaigns.

UK policy makers discuss bitcoin regulation at 10 Downing Street
The potential regulation of UK bitcoin companies was discussed at a meeting at the government's headquarters, 10 Downing Street.

Bitcoin Foundation sets the record straight at Capitol Hill
The Bitcoin Foundation educated US policy makers about digital currency in a meeting in Washington DC's Capitol Hill yesterday.

What happened at the US regulators' bitcoin meeting?
The Bitcoin Foundation's meeting with a number of US government departments yesterday was productive and encouraging.

