Regulation

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UK Tax Authority HMRC Rethinks Stance on Bitcoin
HM Revenue and Customs has backtracked on its previous classification of bitcoin as a taxable 'voucher'.
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Bitcoin Awareness Grows in South Korea After Central Bank U-turn
Although China's central bank caused a stir yesterday, the Bank of Korea (BOK) issued statements of caution and optimism.
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Meet China's Biggest Bitcoin Multi-Millionaire
Li Xiaolai, perhaps the most famous figure in the Chinese bitcoin world recounts his dealings with the cryptocurrency.
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Bitcoin Price Crashes as China Outlaws Bitcoin for Financial Institutions
The price of bitcoin fell over $300 this morning after China's central bank issued a statement on bitcoin.
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BTC China in Discussion With Regulators Over Bitcoin Recognition
The world’s busiest bitcoin exchange has been in 'low-level' discussions to get bitcoin recognised as an official currency.
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US Regulators: the World's Bitcoin Police?
FinCEN's desire to regulate cryptocurrencies like bitcoin may see China "eat the USA's lunch".
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US Federal Elections Commission: Bitcoin Isn't Money
The FEC has revealed it views bitcoin as a "thing of value", not money.
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China Central Bank Official: People Should be Free to Use Bitcoin Exchanges
People should be able to use bitcoin exchanges without interference from banks, according to a Chinese central bank official.
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Does Canada View Bitcoin as Currency?
Just how progressive is Canada's view on bitcoin? Canadian law expert Matt Burgoyne takes a look.
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Dutch Bank Rabobank is Blocking Customers from Buying Bitcoins
Rabobank cancelled 99% of its customers’ transactions with bitcoin exchanges on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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