Regulation
Feds asked if political campaigners can accept bitcoin donations
The Federal Election Commission in the US has been asked whether bitcoin donations can be used in political campaigns.
UK policy makers discuss bitcoin regulation at 10 Downing Street
The potential regulation of UK bitcoin companies was discussed at a meeting at the government's headquarters, 10 Downing Street.
Bitcoin Foundation sets the record straight at Capitol Hill
The Bitcoin Foundation educated US policy makers about digital currency in a meeting in Washington DC's Capitol Hill yesterday.
What happened at the US regulators' bitcoin meeting?
The Bitcoin Foundation's meeting with a number of US government departments yesterday was productive and encouraging.
Federal agency representatives meeting to discuss bitcoin
Representatives from a number of US federal agencies are attending a conference on Monday (26th August) to discuss bitcoin.
Virtual Dirty Money – Why the Feds Are Circling Around Bitcoin
US government gets more informed on bitcoin, raising questions about what it will do next to regulate decentralised currency.
Government seized $2.9 Million from bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox
The US government seized over $2.9m from a subsidiary of bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, a court document has revealed.
Germany officially recognises bitcoin as "private money"
German authorities have finally categorised bitcoin, labelling it as a "financial instrument".
Bitcoin Law: What US businesses need to know
Bitcoin lawyer Marco Santori takes an in-depth look at state and federal regulations surrounding bitcoin businesses in the US.
US Senate committee initiates inquiry into bitcoin and virtual currencies
A US Senate committee is pressing financial regulators and law enforcement agencies for further guidance on virtual currencies.
