Brazil to Tax Bitcoin Investors, Not Everyday Users
The Receita Federal, Brazil's tax authority, has said it will treat bitcoin and other digital currencies as financial assets.
The Receita Federal, Brazil's tax authority, has said it will treat bitcoin and other digital currencies as financial assets.
A Reason-Rupe survey suggests that educating people about bitcoin is key to mass acceptance.
In comments to reporters, the head of Japan's central bank indicated he has concerns about bitcoin's safety and stability.
Bitcoin will never take over the euro, says Gijs Boudewijn, but it provides useful technology.
Speaking at Inside Bitcoins New York, the Circle CEO offered his advice for taking bitcoin to the next level.
Identitymind's low-cost IGNITE service aims to give bitcoin startups the compliance help they need to focus on business.
Baker Marquart LLP lawyer Brian Klein gives his take on the IRS's latest tax ruling on digital currencies.
Top digital think tanks in France received a crash course in bitcoin from a local user this week.
Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.
The Canadian government has announced plans to sell its MintChip digital cash service to the private sector.
Two Neo & Bee customers have made official complaints of fraud against the Cyprus-based company, reports say.
The exchange published a statement reassuring Chinese investors that its operations will resume as normal despite regulatory uncertainty.
A new memorandum from the Texas Department of Banking clarifies regulatory rules for state bitcoin exchanges.
Bulgaria has announced it will tax digital currencies as income, but some have concerns over documentation requirements.
The exchange is to halt voucher deposits due, in part, to possible restrictions by the Chinese central bank.
The novel bug-finding scheme rewards security researchers for locating private bitcoin keys hidden within a website.
A US Congressional committee discussed the potential impact of digital currencies on small businesses on 2nd April.
The Chinese exchanges say they have halted some deposit services following talks with financial partners.
Citing a shift in policy from the PBOC, Chinese exchange BTC38 announced it will suspend trading effective 2nd April.
The exchange currently trades 157 cryptocurrencies and 70,000 active users, but it hasn't added fiat currency – yet.
The General Catalyst partner explains what bitcoin needs to make the mainstream, and why it's so popular with investors.
Colombia issued its latest guidance on bitcoin on 1st April, clarifying its classification of the digital currency.
A petition has been filed regarding Notice 2014-2, which controversially rules that bitcoin should be taxed as property.
An attorney defending alleged Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht has moved to dismiss certain charges, citing new IRS guidance.
ZipZap CEO Alan Safahi tells CoinDesk about his company's expansion plans, and why bitcoin matters in emerging economies.
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis can compete with bitcoin as currency, but not payments, said David Andolfatto.
The IRS really does want you to declare capital gains tax when you buy things with bitcoin.
Arrested bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem's case may be postponed to allow a plea deal, according to a US Attorney.
Two officials from People's Bank of China weighed in with differing takes on bitcoin last Friday.
The IRS has opened the door for Israel to become the epicentre of digital currency innovation, argues Michael Eisenberg.
