Will UK Tax Authority HMRC Reclassify Bitcoin as 'Private Currency'?
The UK authority is likely to reclassify bitcoin as a 'private currency' and thus significantly reduce its tax liability.
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Jan 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2014
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Belgian Regulators Issue Joint Bitcoin Warning
Belgium's National Bank and the Financial Services and Markets Authority have warned investors about the dangers of bitcoin.
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Jan 16, 2014 at 12:33 p.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2014
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Chinese Central Bank Official: We Don't Want to Suppress Bitcoin
A senior Chinese central bank official has revealed the bank doesn't want to suppress bitcoin, just clarify its status.
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Jan 16, 2014 at 8:22 a.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2014
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Irish Lawmaker Calls for Investigation Into Bitcoin and Deep Web
A lawmaker has urged Ireland's parliamentary communications committee to investigate the role digital currencies play in illicit transactions.
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Jan 15, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2014
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French Senate Holds Hearings on Bitcoin
The Senate of France has held hearings into bitcoin and digital currencies, taking a mostly positive and investigatory approach.
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Jan 15, 2014 at 1:33 p.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2014
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Wells Fargo Holds Summit on Bitcoin Engagement
Wells Fargo has assembled a team of experts to help define its position on bitcoin.
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Jan 15, 2014 at 12:49 a.m. UTC
Jan 15, 2014
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Chinese Government-Backed TV Program Bashes Bitcoin, Outrages Community
China Central Television (CCTV) has broadcast an overwhelmingly negative documentary on bitcoin, outraging viewers and even the program's participants.
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Jan 12, 2014 at 11:05 p.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2014
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China’s Bitcoin Exchanges Survived the Crackdown and Did Battle in the Aftermath
China's bitcoin "ban" drastically affected the balance of power across its exchanges.
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Jan 12, 2014 at 8:34 p.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2014
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Colorado Marijuana Dispensary Uses Bitcoin to Evade Federal Laws
Federal laws prohibit credit card payments, so all Colorado's marijuana must be purchased in cash – or bitcoin.
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Jan 12, 2014 at 8:35 a.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2014
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New York State Department of Financial Services Announces Bitcoin Hearings
The New York State Department of Financial Services will hold public hearings into digital currencies on 28-29th January.
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Jan 11, 2014 at 9:42 a.m. UTC
Jan 11, 2014