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Regulation

money puzzle
Markets
Banks
Why Bitcoin Needs Lawyers to Bridge the Technology Gap
As bitcoin continues to be taken more seriously by banks and regulators, the industry needs lawyers to help smooth out bumps on its way to mainstream.
money puzzle
By Tanaya Macheel
Dec 14, 2014 at 8:55 p.m. UTC
Dec 14, 2014
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western union
Markets
Western union
Western Union BitLicense Response is Pro-Bitcoin, Legal Experts Say
Western Union's BitLicense comment suggests it may be seeking to learn how it could adapt its services in the face of competition from bitcoin.
western union
By Pete Rizzo
Dec 13, 2014 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
Dec 13, 2014
Western UnionBitLicenseRegulationFeatures
Timothy Massad, a former chairman of the CFTC
Markets
Derivatives
CFTC Chairman: We Have Oversight of Bitcoin Derivatives
Bitcoin derivatives fall under the remit of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body's chairman has claimed.
Timothy Massad, a former chairman of the CFTC
By Joon Ian Wong
Dec 11, 2014 at 1:51 p.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2014
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Markets
Sweden
Estonia: VAT Should Apply to Full Value of Bitcoin Trades
Estonia has told the European Court of Justice that VAT should apply to the full amount of digital currency trades, according to a report.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Dec 11, 2014 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2014
SwedenEstoniaVATRegulationNews
Germany
Markets
Exchanges
LocalBitcoins 'Exploring Options' After Service Halt in Germany
New details have emerged from LocalBitcoins following its earlier announcement that it would halt services in Germany.
Germany
By Pete Rizzo
Dec 10, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 10, 2014
ExchangesGermanyLocalBitcoinsRegulationNews
bitcoin CFTC
Markets
Cftc
The Future of a Commodity: Bitcoin Regulation and the CFTC
The US Commodities Futures Trading Commission has made clear that bitcoin falls under its jurisdiction – what would regulation under CFTC look like?
bitcoin CFTC
By Jared Paul Marx
Dec 10, 2014 at 10:59 a.m. UTC
Dec 10, 2014
CFTCRegulationFeatures
SEC
Markets
Crime
SEC Fines Defunct Bitcoin Exchange Operator $68,000
The operator of two unlicensed digital currency exchanges has been ordered to pay more than $68,000 after a lengthy investigation by the US SEC.
SEC
By Jon Southurst
Dec 8, 2014 at 10:55 p.m. UTC
Dec 8, 2014
CrimeLawExchangesSECRegulationNews
bitcoin evolution of money
Markets
Law
Evolution, Not Revolution: How to Sell Bitcoin to Regulators
Promoting bitcoin as a revolution is not likely to bring advantageous regulation – informed dialogue is the way to go, says Amor Sexton.
bitcoin evolution of money
By Amor Sexton
Dec 6, 2014 at 5:47 p.m. UTC
Dec 6, 2014
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Policy
Congress
Congressman Stockman: It’s Too Early to Regulate Bitcoin
In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) said that his moratorium bill is meant to protect the development of cryptocurrency.
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By Stan Higgins
Dec 5, 2014 at 11:05 p.m. UTC
Dec 5, 2014
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