Regulation

Federal agency representatives meeting to discuss bitcoin
Representatives from a number of US federal agencies are attending a conference on Monday (26th August) to discuss bitcoin.

Virtual Dirty Money – Why the Feds Are Circling Around Bitcoin
US government gets more informed on bitcoin, raising questions about what it will do next to regulate decentralised currency.

Government seized $2.9 Million from bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox
The US government seized over $2.9m from a subsidiary of bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, a court document has revealed.

Germany officially recognises bitcoin as "private money"
German authorities have finally categorised bitcoin, labelling it as a "financial instrument".

Bitcoin Law: What US businesses need to know
Bitcoin lawyer Marco Santori takes an in-depth look at state and federal regulations surrounding bitcoin businesses in the US.

US Senate committee initiates inquiry into bitcoin and virtual currencies
A US Senate committee is pressing financial regulators and law enforcement agencies for further guidance on virtual currencies.

New York state financial regulator issues subpoenas to 22 bitcoin companies
A number of bitcoin companies in New York have been sent subpoenas by the Department of Financial Services.

US judge rules bitcoin 'is a currency or form of money'
A judge in Texas has ruled that bitcoin is a currency or form of money.

Deeming bitcoin illegal in Thailand will turn it into a bitcoin black market
The Bank of Thailand declaring bitcoin illegal makes it a likely spot for a bitcoin black market.

DATA reveals plans to get US government, states and banks on board with virtual currency
DATA's founders spoke exclusively with CoinDesk about their virtual currency regulation plans for the organization.

