Europe

swiss parliament
Swiss Government Report: Bitcoin Too 'Insignificant' for Legislation
Switzerland's Federal Council has published a report stating that it won't create digital currency legislation, for now.
swiss parliament

Italy chamber of deputies
Robocoin CEO to Demonstrate Bitcoin in Action at Italian Parliament
Jordan Kelley will join industry leaders at a public hearing to discuss bitcoin, before demonstrating Italy's first Robocoin ATM.
Italy chamber of deputies

zipzap
ZipZap Resumes Cash-to-Bitcoin Services for UK Shoppers
ZipZap has formally reinstated its bitcoin buying service at more than 20,000 retail locations in the UK.
zipzap

russia
Russia to Clarify Bitcoin Policy in Forthcoming Task Force Report
Russian financial authorities will release a paper on digital currencies as they relate to money laundering and terrorist financing.
russia

italy, parliament
Gallery: Italian Lawmakers Meet with Bitcoin Believers in Fact-Finding Session
Representatives from Italy's political, academic and banking sectors came together on 11th June to discuss bitcoin technology.
italy, parliament

bitwallet italian ATM
Bit-Wallet Launches Italy's First Home-Grown Bitcoin ATM
A new brand of bitcoin ATM from Italy is tested and ready for shipping worldwide, says manufacturer Bit-Wallet.
bitwallet italian ATM

europas
Bitstamp Wins Best Virtual Currency Startup Award at The Europas
Bitcoin exchange BitStamp was named the Best Virtual Currency Startup at the 2014 Europas last night.
europas

italy, parliament
Italian Parliament to Host First Bitcoin Hearings this June
Italian lawmakers will receive additional education on bitcoin technology at two meetings to be held this month.
italy, parliament

puppeteer
Central Bankers Argue Digital Currency Requires Institutional Control
A new report suggests that central banks could one day integrate bitcoin's underlying technology.
puppeteer

bitcoin suisse ag, lamassu
Swiss Regulators Block Zurich Bitcoin ATM Launch
Bitcoin Suisse AG has abruptly cancelled a scheduled ATM launch in Zurich at the request of Swiss regulators.
bitcoin suisse ag, lamassu