How Israel Can, and Should, Become Ground Zero for Bitcoin
The IRS has opened the door for Israel to become the epicentre of digital currency innovation, argues Michael Eisenberg.
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Mar 31, 2014 at 4:36 p.m. UTC
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IRS Bitcoin Ruling May Have a Bright Side
Last week's IRS bitcoin guidance has reaffirmed bitcoin’s status as “digital gold”, argues Jon Matonis.
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Mar 31, 2014 at 12:28 p.m. UTC
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What the IRS Bitcoin Tax Guidelines Mean For You
The IRS finally released guidance on how it plans to tax bitcoin. Here's what it means.
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Mar 26, 2014 at 7:33 a.m. UTC
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Denmark Declares Bitcoin Trades are Tax-Free
Denmark's Tax Board ruled today that gains from bitcoin trading are exempt from taxation, and losses are not tax-deductible.
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Mar 25, 2014 at 10:28 p.m. UTC
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IRS to Tax Digital Currencies as Property, Not Currency
The US tax body has released a new notice relating to its treatment of bitcoin and other digital currencies.
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Mar 25, 2014 at 6:32 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Banking, Solving ID Theft, and Why Regulators Should Love Pasties
John Law wonders if cryptocurrencies could secure your cash, BLTs could protect your ID and bitcoin is wrongly named.
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Mar 23, 2014 at 9:44 a.m. UTC
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Financial Faux Pas Highlight the Need for Decentralised Currencies
Banks issue non-performing loans, credit card companies get scammed, insurers get defrauded – so why the focus on bitcoin?
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Mar 21, 2014 at 6:03 p.m. UTC
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What the UK's Tax Reversal Means for Bitcoin
Indeed, getting the bitcoin community to agree what regulation is welcome will likely be a challenge all in itself.
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Mar 16, 2014 at 10:08 a.m. UTC
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Australian Tax Office Explains Bitcoin, Intends to Tax it
The Australian Tax Office has demonstrated a clear understanding of bitcoin in an individual letter to a local startup.
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Mar 14, 2014 at 11:36 a.m. UTC
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UK Eliminates Tax on Bitcoin Trading, Publishes Official Guidance
New reports suggest HMRC will formally remove VAT on bitcoin trading in the UK this week.
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Mar 2, 2014 at 9:21 p.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2014