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Regulation
Australian Senate Hearings into Digital Currencies to Start Wednesday
The Australian Senate will hold its first hearing into the economic and technological impact of digital currencies this Wednesday.

UK Shadow Minister Outlines Bitcoin's Potential for Disruption
The UK's shadow minister for digital government believes bitcoin could take power away from big banks and put it back in the hands of consumers.

Finland Classifies Bitcoin as VAT-Exempt Financial Service
Finnish regulators have classified bitcoin as a financial service, thus granting it VAT-exempt status.

Commissioner Claims CFTC Can Intervene in Bitcoin Markets
CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has said the agency is authorised to take enforcement actions against price manipulation in bitcoin markets.

Regulation Takes Center Stage at Bloomberg Bitcoin Event
Industry representatives discussed all manner of bitcoin issues at Bloomberg's bitcoin conference yesterday, but regulation was the hot topic.

Australian Government: Welfare Applicants Must Declare Bitcoin Assets
The Australian government has mentioned bitcoin on an official pension application form, which local experts say legitimizes digital currency.

CFPB Could Demand Consumer Protections for Digital Wallets
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has published a set of new proposals that could an impact cryptocurrency users.

Bank of Canada Keeping 'Close Eye' on Digital Currencies
The Bank of Canada says it's “keeping a close eye” on risks posed by new forms of electronic money.

Singapore Event Puts Bitcoin on Mainstream Finance Agenda
A conference in Singapore last week explored bitcoin's status as a currency and digital currencies' role in mainstream finance.

New Zealand Central Bank 'Not Threatened' by Bitcoin's Rise
The deputy governor of New Zealand's central bank has spoken positively of digital currencies like bitcoin.
