Regulation
Bitcoin Industry Responds to UK Treasury's Call for Information
The UK Digital Currency Association and others have responded to the Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies.
Amazon, Walmart and Western Union BitLicense Comments Revealed
The NYDFS has published all public comments on the BitLicense, revealing concerns from Amazon, Walmart and Western Union.
MasterCard Seeks 'Level Playing Field' for Bitcoin Regulation
MasterCard has spoken out against bitcoin's perceived risks and called for a regulatory "level playing field" for payments systems including bitcoin.
Coinbase Enables Instant Bitcoin Trades with New USD Wallets
Coinbase now allows account holders in 16 US jurisdictions to maintain US dollar balances for instant bitcoin trades.
The Importance of Keeping Crypto Crowdsales Accountable
Prepaid cards, Wall Street and first generation bitcoin companies have gone through unregulated growing pains – what can we learn from them?
Chamber of Digital Commerce Taps Matthew Mellon to Help Ease Bitcoin's Banking Woes
Bitcoin entrepreneur and banking family scion Matthew Mellon will serve as executive committee chairman for the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
Dutch Official: Bitcoin Transactions Probably Not Liable for VAT
While not yet official, there are hints that bitcoin transactions might not be liable for VAT in the Netherlands.
Bitcoin Needs an Aggressive Legal Defense
Bitcoin requires forceful and aggressive legal defense, not complicity with governments in crafting policy and regulations.
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.
