Regulation
Bitcoin in the UK: HMRC suggests bitcoins are 'taxable vouchers'
Is bitcoin private money, a good or a voucher? CoinDesk looks at the UK government's stance on digital currency.
FinCEN, US Secret Service and Bitcoin Foundation among witnesses to speak at major hearing on bitcoin
Patrick Murck, Jeremy Allaire and Jerry Brito are to speak at the US Senate hearing on bitcoin on Monday.
US Homeland Security committee to explore bitcoin's potential in 18th Nov hearing
The US Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is holding a hearing into bitcoin on 18th November.
Bitcoin exchange CoinX is tackling the US market, state by state
CoinX is taking a step-by-step approach to US compliance, while also tackling European markets.
Canada Revenue Agency says tax rules apply to bitcoin
The Canada Revenue Agency has issued an official release on how to treat bitcoin for taxation purposes.
Senate committees to hold hearings about virtual currency
Two senate committees are expected to convene soon regarding regulatory issues related to decentralized electronic currencies such as bitcoin.
Western Union: bitcoin isn't ready for international money transfer yet
Bitcoin isn't ready for primetime yet, says Western Union. But when it is, what will it look like?
UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor opens for business
New UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor is banking on watertight KYC rules and constant contact with regulators.
All you need to know about federal bitcoin law in Canada
Legal expert Matthew Burgoyne reveals how the Canadian federal law applies to businesses operating in Canada's bitcoin space.
Hunger for bitcoin grows in Scandinavia as regulatory approach evolves
With Sweden hosting a 250-delegate bitcoin conference this week, Scandinavia is building a healthy bitcoin community.
