Europe

Stockholm, Sweden
Art Meets Technology at Stockholm Bitcoin-Inspired Exhibition
A 23rd August event in Stockholm will explore the boundaries between bitcoin and the art world.
Stockholm, Sweden

220volt
Hungary's 220volt Now Accepts Bitcoin for Laptops, Tablets, TVs and More
Hungary-based online electronics retailer 220volt.hu has announced it will now offer bitcoin as a payment option at checkout.
220volt

france-paris
ZipZap Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to 34 European Countries
Transaction network ZipZap has announced that consumers across 34 countries will soon be able to use its cash-to-bitcoin services.
france-paris

Bitcoin
Dutch Legal Service Given Authority to Confiscate Bitcoins
The Openbaar Ministerie, a public prosecution service within the Dutch judiciary, can now seize bitcoins from criminals.
Bitcoin

la maison du bitcoin
Gallery: Take a Tour Inside France's Bitcoin Advocacy Centre
CoinDesk takes a look inside La Maison du Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency education centre in Paris.
la maison du bitcoin

warsaw-poland
Polish Law Firm Flags Lack of Safeguards for Bitcoin Consumers
A report by Wardyński & Partners calls for new regulation to protect users of digital currency in Poland.
warsaw-poland

swedish parliament
Swedish Parliamentary Candidate to Raise Bitcoin-Only Campaign Funds
The politician hopes his bitcoin-only fundraising will be a means to improve bitcoin education across Sweden.
swedish parliament

Safello
Bitcoin Opportunity Corp Invests $250k in Swedish Exchange Safello
The bitcoin exchange raised its latest funding from Barry Silbert’s notable investment vehicle.
Safello

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EBA: Financial Institutions Should Avoid Bitcoin, Await Regulation
The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.
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Coinfloor
Coinfloor Boosts UK Deposit Speeds In Customer Satisfaction Bid
Coinfloor is now accepting deposits from the UK via local bank transfer as part of a customer satisfaction effort.
Coinfloor