Denmark

Denmark’s Century-Old Tax Code to Get Crypto Facelift: Report

The ministry cites a risk of fraud and an increased number of tax filing errors as the catalyst for cracking down on crypto tax evasion.

News  ·  10 June 2021

EU-Based Universities Say Blockchain Could Help Meet Paris Agreement Carbon Goals

A new paper from Microsoft and universities in Germany and Denmark sets out how blockchain technology could overcome issues with providing an international carbon credit market.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2020
Coronavirus

Tradeshift Proposes Plan to Protect Denmark’s Supply Chains From COVID-19 Crisis

Tradeshift wants the Danish government to try out a supply-chain relief plan that involves the fintech unicorn's blockchain-based trade finance platform.

Business  ·  7 May 2020
KYC

Ex-NATO Chief, Danish PM Now Advises Blockchain Firm Concordium

A former prime minister of Denmark and secretary-general of NATO has joined blockchain identity startup Concordium as a strategic advisor.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2019
Europe

Danish Tax Agency to Collect User Data from Crypto Exchanges

The Danish Tax Agency has got the green light to collect trader information from local cryptocurrency exchanges to see if they are paying their dues.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 January 2019
Europe

‘Stay Away’ from Bitcoin, Warns Danish Central Bank Chief

The director of Denmark's central bank has given a warning on bitcoin, describing it as "dangerous" and unregulated.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 December 2017
Payments

Denmark Could Tap Blockchain For Foreign Aid Delivery, Says Report

Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid.

Business  ·  14 December 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin Platform Coinify Expands Service to 34 Countries

Bitcoin platform Coinify has announced its expansion within the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) network.

Markets  ·  12 May 2015
Europe

Coinify Raises Millions to Build Europe’s Complete Bitcoin Solution

Coinify has launched following a string of strategic acquisitions and a VC investment round.

Business  ·  26 September 2014
Bitcoin

Poland Gets First Bitcoin ATM with 30 More Planned

Bitcoin ATMs are set to flourish in Poland, Denmark gets its first ATM, and Prague launches a bitcoin centre.

Business  ·  3 June 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 April 2014
Regulation

Denmark Declares Bitcoin Trades are Tax-Free

Denmark's Tax Board ruled today that gains from bitcoin trading are exempt from taxation, and losses are not tax-deductible.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2014
Europe

Saxo Bank CEO: Bitcoin is an Opportunity for Early Adopters

CoinDesk speaks to Saxo Bank CEO and co-founder Lars Seier Christensen about his support for bitcoin.

Markets  ·  20 March 2014
Regulation

Danish Central Bank Compares Bitcoins to ‘Glass Beads’

Danmarks Nationalbank, the Danish central bank, has issued a stern warning on bitcoin, saying it has no utility value.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2014
Regulation

Price Discovery in the Absence of Bitcoin Exchanges

If bitcoin exchanges become threatened out of existence, price discovery will still find a way.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 December 2013