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Regulation

Kiev, Ukraine
Markets
Ukraine
Bitcoin Foundation Ukraine: Central Bank Warning Isn't a Ban
The Ukrainian chapter of the Bitcoin Foundation has given its opinion on a central bank statement concerning the legal status of bitcoin.
Kiev, Ukraine
By Jaroslaw Adamowski
Dec 18, 2014 at 6:45 p.m. UTC
Dec 18, 2014
UkraineCentral BankRegulationNews
BitLicense, Lawsky
Markets
Bitlicense
Lawsky Outlines Revisions to New York's BitLicense in DC Speech
Ben Lawsky announced the latest revisions to the proposed New York BitLicense at a panel event in Washington.
BitLicense, Lawsky
By Tanaya Macheel
Dec 18, 2014 at 4:31 p.m. UTC
Dec 18, 2014
BitLicenseNYDFSRegulationNews
US dollar,
Finance
Csbs
US State Bank Supervisors Issue Model Regulation for Digital Currencies
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors has drafted guidance for regulating digital currency activity
US dollar,
By Stan Higgins
Dec 16, 2014 at 5:05 p.m. UTC
Dec 16, 2014
CSBSBankingRegulation
Australian Parliament building
Markets
Australia
Australian Regulator: Bitcoin is Not a Financial Product
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued temporary guidance for bitcoin businesses.
Australian Parliament building
By Jon Southurst
Dec 16, 2014 at 1:55 p.m. UTC
Dec 16, 2014
AustraliaRegulationNews
Leon Li at Sanya Conference
Markets
China
Chinese Official: Bitcoin Can 'Co-exist' with Fiat Currencies
Former vice-governor of China's central bank, Wu Xiaoling, has said digital currencies like bitcoin "could co-exist with fiat currencies".
Leon Li at Sanya Conference
By Jon Southurst
Dec 15, 2014 at 2:33 p.m. UTC
Dec 15, 2014
ChinaAsiaHuobiLeon LiRegulationNews
Online Bill Paying
Markets
Tax
Living Room of Satoshi Reopens After Sales Tax Issues
Bill payment service Living Room of Satoshi, which closed in October due to Australian tax regulations, is back online.
Online Bill Paying
By Jon Southurst
Dec 15, 2014 at 3:43 a.m. UTC
Dec 15, 2014
TaxExchangesAustraliastartupsADCCARegulationNewsCompanies
money puzzle
Markets
Banks
Why Bitcoin Needs Lawyers to Bridge the Technology Gap
As bitcoin continues to be taken more seriously by banks and regulators, the industry needs lawyers to help smooth out bumps on its way to mainstream.
money puzzle
By Tanaya Macheel
Dec 14, 2014 at 8:55 p.m. UTC
Dec 14, 2014
banksComplianceDigital Currency Councilbitcoin lawBankingRegulationFeatures
western union
Markets
Western union
Western Union BitLicense Response is Pro-Bitcoin, Legal Experts Say
Western Union's BitLicense comment suggests it may be seeking to learn how it could adapt its services in the face of competition from bitcoin.
western union
By Pete Rizzo
Dec 13, 2014 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2014
Western UnionBitLicenseRegulationFeatures
Timothy Massad, a former chairman of the CFTC
Markets
Derivatives
CFTC Chairman: We Have Oversight of Bitcoin Derivatives
Bitcoin derivatives fall under the remit of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body's chairman has claimed.
Timothy Massad, a former chairman of the CFTC
By Joon Ian Wong
Dec 11, 2014 at 1:51 p.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2014
DerivativesCFTCBTC.sxBitMEXTeraExchangeRegulationNews
european-justice-shutterstock_10493053
Markets
Sweden
Estonia: VAT Should Apply to Full Value of Bitcoin Trades
Estonia has told the European Court of Justice that VAT should apply to the full amount of digital currency trades, according to a report.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Dec 11, 2014 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2014
SwedenEstoniaVATRegulationNews