Regulation
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.
US Government Announces it Will Sell $25 Million Worth of Silk Road Bitcoins
The 29,655 bitcoins seized by US law enforcement from Silk Road will be liquidated by the government.
Indonesia Central Bank Warns Against Bitcoin Use
Indonesia's central bank is the latest to warn against using bitcoin, saying it could even break national currency laws.
Will UK Tax Authority HMRC Reclassify Bitcoin as 'Private Currency'?
The UK authority is likely to reclassify bitcoin as a 'private currency' and thus significantly reduce its tax liability.
Belgian Regulators Issue Joint Bitcoin Warning
Belgium's National Bank and the Financial Services and Markets Authority have warned investors about the dangers of bitcoin.
Chinese Central Bank Official: We Don't Want to Suppress Bitcoin
A senior Chinese central bank official has revealed the bank doesn't want to suppress bitcoin, just clarify its status.
Irish Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into Bitcoin and Deep Web
A lawmaker has urged Ireland's parliamentary communications committee to investigate the role digital currencies play in illicit transactions.
French Senate Holds Hearings on Bitcoin
The Senate of France has held hearings into bitcoin and digital currencies, taking a mostly positive and investigatory approach.
Wells Fargo Holds Summit on Bitcoin Engagement
Wells Fargo has assembled a team of experts to help define its position on bitcoin.
Chinese Government-Backed TV Program Bashes Bitcoin, Outrages Community
China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast an overwhelmingly negative documentary on bitcoin, outraging viewers and even the program's participants.
