Regulation


Markets

Identitymind Launches Low-Cost Compliance Services for Bitcoin Startups

Identitymind's low-cost IGNITE service aims to give bitcoin startups the compliance help they need to focus on business.

complianceservice

Markets

The US Tax Man Speaks For The First, But Not Last Time

Baker Marquart LLP lawyer Brian Klein gives his take on the IRS's latest tax ruling on digital currencies.

IRS tax

Markets

French Think Tanks Get Tutorial on Bitcoin's Big Picture

Top digital think tanks in France received a crash course in bitcoin from a local user this week.

france, bitcoin

Markets

Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

tax

Markets

Canadian Government to End 'MintChip' Digital Currency Program

The Canadian government has announced plans to sell its MintChip digital cash service to the private sector.

mintchip canada

Markets

BTC China Dismisses PBOC Fears in Open Letter

The exchange published a statement reassuring Chinese investors that its operations will resume as normal despite regulatory uncertainty.

Bitcoin exchange BTC China

Markets

New Texas Memorandum Outlines Initial Bitcoin Exchange Guidelines

A new memorandum from the Texas Department of Banking clarifies regulatory rules for state bitcoin exchanges.

Texas

Policy

Bulgarian Bitcoin Tax Guidance May Leave Money-Laundering Loophole

Bulgaria has announced it will tax digital currencies as income, but some have concerns over documentation requirements.

Bulgaria

Markets

Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Huobi to Stop Voucher Deposits Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

The exchange is to halt voucher deposits due, in part, to possible restrictions by the Chinese central bank.

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Markets

Congressional Hearing Explores Costs, Benefits of Small Business Bitcoin Use

A US Congressional committee discussed the potential impact of digital currencies on small businesses on 2nd April.

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