Europe

Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Bitplaats Expands to Belgium

Belgian bitcoiners can now trade bitcoins on Bitplaats using Belgium’s online payments platform, Bancontact/Mister Cash.

Over the next few weeks, machines will be set up at major cities, including: San Francisco, Atlanta and Seattle.

Slovenian regulators have released a statement clarifying certain ambiguities related to bitcoin and other digital currencies.

Belgian company Mobile Vikings has begun accepting bitcoin payments, claiming it is the first telecom operator to do so.

A record store in Helsinki has installed Europe’s first permanent bitcoin ATM.

Denmark’s Financial Supervisory Authority issued a statement on virtual currency – and surprisingly, it’s not all bad news.

Di Grace Caffyn17 dic 2013

Norway's director general of taxation is the latest government official to claim that bitcoins cannot be defined as currency.

Di Jon Southurst16 dic 2013

The Federal Council of the Swiss parliament is to write an official report on the dangers of bitcoin.

Di Emily Spaven13 dic 2013

The European Banking Authority has issued a warning on potential risks related to virtual currencies.

French central bankers have joined their Chinese counterparts in issuing a warning against the risks of bitcoin trading.

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