Europe

Europe

SpectroCoin Takes on BitPay in Europe With Bitcoin Processing Solution

SpectroCoin has launched a new bitcoin merchant processing solution aimed at the European market.

Markets  ·  29 August 2014
Exchanges

BitPay on the State of Bitcoin Merchant Adoption in Europe

CoinDesk speaks to BitPay's Moe Levin for insight into the company's European merchant market strategy.

Business  ·  22 August 2014
Europe

Europe Inches Towards a Decision on Bitcoin VAT

Europe is mulling a decision on cryptocurrency VAT, but it's a small part of a much bigger puzzle.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 August 2014
Europe

Slovenia to Host First Bitcoin Central and Eastern Europe Conference

Representatives from BitPay, Butterfly Labs and GoCoin will speak at the Bitcoin Central and Eastern Europe Conference next month.

Business  ·  11 August 2014
Europe

Art Meets Technology at Stockholm Bitcoin-Inspired Exhibition

A 23rd August event in Stockholm will explore the boundaries between bitcoin and the art world.

Business  ·  9 August 2014
Exchanges

Hungary’s 220volt Now Accepts Bitcoin for Laptops, Tablets, TVs and More

Hungary-based online electronics retailer 220volt.hu has announced it will now offer bitcoin as a payment option at checkout.

Tech  ·  8 August 2014
Europe

ZipZap Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to 34 European Countries

Transaction network ZipZap has announced that consumers across 34 countries will soon be able to use its cash-to-bitcoin services.

Business  ·  23 July 2014
Europe

Dutch Legal Service Given Authority to Confiscate Bitcoins

The Openbaar Ministerie, a public prosecution service within the Dutch judiciary, can now seize bitcoins from criminals.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 July 2014
Europe

Gallery: Take a Tour Inside France’s Bitcoin Advocacy Centre

CoinDesk takes a look inside La Maison du Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency education centre in Paris.

Business  ·  15 July 2014
Europe

Polish Law Firm Flags Lack of Safeguards for Bitcoin Consumers

A report by Wardyński & Partners calls for new regulation to protect users of digital currency in Poland.

Markets  ·  15 July 2014
Europe

Swedish Parliamentary Candidate to Raise Bitcoin-Only Campaign Funds

The politician hopes his bitcoin-only fundraising will be a means to improve bitcoin education across Sweden.

Markets  ·  12 July 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Opportunity Corp Invests $250k in Swedish Exchange Safello

The bitcoin exchange raised its latest funding from Barry Silbert’s notable investment vehicle.

Business  ·  10 July 2014
Europe

EBA: Financial Institutions Should Avoid Bitcoin, Await Regulation

The European Banking Authority has warned that financial institutions should not buy, hold or sell digital currencies – yet.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 July 2014
Exchanges

Coinfloor Boosts UK Deposit Speeds In Customer Satisfaction Bid

Coinfloor is now accepting deposits from the UK via local bank transfer as part of a customer satisfaction effort.

Business  ·  30 June 2014
Europe

Swiss Report Lays Foundation for Bitcoin to Become Legal Money

The new report by the country's Federal Council has been widely welcomed by the local bitcoin industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2014