France Inches Closer to Bitcoin Regulation
The French Senate has released a new report detailing regulations the government should apply to bitcoin transactions.
The French Senate has released a new report detailing regulations the government should apply to bitcoin transactions.
New initiatives by Swarm are trying to push crypto-based crowdfunding forward. But are they the solution?
The Bitcoin Foundation has submitted a filing in a Florida case it says will help protect local bitcoin traders.
Jason Tyra evaluates whether bitcoins that go through licensed exchanges will trade at market rate or at a discount.
The Tokyo Police investigation will focus on 27,000 BTC suspected to have been stolen from Mt. Gox.
Prominent members of China's bitcoin ecosystem discuss the possible effects of proposed US regulations on the industry.
Savvy traders could profit handsomely from the bitcoin arbitrage opportunities presented by a future BitLicense, argues Jon Matonis.
A New Zealand bitcoin ATM operator is the latest to fall victim to the banking industry's digital currency barriers.
In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Representative Steve Stockman explores the complex regulatory challenges facing bitcoin today.
In Mexico, a team of bitcoin enthusiasts are developing plans for a digital peso.
Two ministers have given new guidance on tax and accounting rules for bitcoin, but some advice varies, say commentators.
The National Assembly of Ecuador has created a new electronic currency, while banning bitcoin and other decentralized alternatives.
Contrary to some statements, bitcoin's fate will not be decided by lawmakers and regulators in the next 18 months
The first day of Coin Congress consisted of opinions on the NYDFS framework and an interesting BTC trading presentation.
Mt. Gox's bankruptcy trustee and CEO Mark Karpeles faced creditors for the first time today, but many answers remain.
A banking professional lists the reasons banks are reluctant to deal with bitcoin, and it involves compliance and costs.
The island's Financial Supervision Commission has explained the application of existing regulations on bitcoin businesses.
Proposals on cyber management, information security and disaster management are aimed at stopping similar disasters for customers.
Organisation leader Perianne Boring laid out her vision for the new lobbying group at NABC Chicago today.
A namecoin botnet throws up questions about privacy and censorship in alternative domains.
New York business attorney Marco Santori deconstructs the details of the proposed BitLicense.
Sensible policy is needed to legitimize bitcoin for banks and assist consumers and businesses, say Australian lawyers and groups.
What do industry stakeholders think about the proposed New York Department of Financial Services BitLicense?
The Openbaar Ministerie, a public prosecution service within the Dutch judiciary, can now seize bitcoins from criminals.
New York state has released its long-awaited guidance for licensed bitcoin businesses.
The US financial crimes agency has published a new analysis covering positive and negative aspects of bitcoin.
A World Bank policy research working paper on Ponzi schemes mentions bitcoin as a market-driven bubble.
Russian hacking group wOrm, which managed to steal CNET’s user database, offered to sell the information for 1 BTC.
Open-order exchange VBTC launched in Ho Chi Minh City recently, saying bitcoin's economic benefits outweigh the authorities' concerns.
A man using at least two aliases has defrauded both investors and a Tampa-based industrial bitcoin mine.
