Europe

Europe

Bulgarian Bitcoin Tax Guidance May Leave Money-Laundering Loophole

Bulgaria has announced it will tax digital currencies as income, but some have concerns over documentation requirements.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2014
Exchanges

Swedish Exchange Safello Aims to be ‘CoinBase for Europe’

The fast-expanding company now accepts instant SOFORT payments from 86 European banks in 11 countries.

Business  ·  3 April 2014
Exchanges

UK Bitcoin Exchange Coinfloor Opens Registration, Incentivizes Early Adopters

Coinfloor is now accepting registrations from users looking to conduct GBP-to-BTC trading.

Markets  ·  27 March 2014
Europe

Europol Seeks New Powers to Clamp Down on Digital Money Laundering

Europol is urging legislators to provide law enforcement with more powers to fight digital money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 March 2014
Europe

Financial Faux Pas Highlight the Need for Decentralised Currencies

Banks issue non-performing loans, credit card companies get scammed, insurers get defrauded – so why the focus on bitcoin?

Policy & regulation  ·  21 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
Europe

Dutch Official Downplays Law Enforcement Need for Bitcoin Ban

One Dutch official is saying international cooperation, not a bitcoin ban, is needed to deter digital currency crime.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 March 2014
Europe

Polish Bitcoin Exchange Bitcurex Targeted by Hacking Attack

Poland’s leading exchange temporarily shutdown today, following a hack which targeted funds in its users’ bitcoin wallets.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2014
Europe

Bank of England: Digital Currencies are Similar to Commodities

The Bank of England mentioned digital currencies in an article on the role of money in the modern economy.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2014
Bitcoin

Finnish Firm Transforms Web Kiosks into Bitcoin ATMs

A father and son team are converting web kiosks to enable customers to purchase bitcoin.

Business  ·  12 March 2014
Europe

Luxembourg Opens Dialogue with Bitcoin Businesses in New Statement

In a move that signals a positive regulatory stance, Luxembourg has invited dialogue with digital currency businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 March 2014
Europe

French Finance Minister Calls for EU Action on Bitcoin Regulation

A top French financial official is calling on the EU's ECOFIN council to consider far-reaching bitcoin regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2014
Bitcoin

Ireland’s First Bitcoin ATM Will Launch in a Dublin Cafe This Week

With the new ATM sited close to the Irish Central Bank, Bitvendo says they can't ignore bitcoin now.

Business  ·  5 March 2014
Europe

Polish Soccer Club to Accept Bitcoin for Tickets and Merchandise

Polish soccer club GKS Katowice has announced plans to enable bitcoin payments for tickets and club-related merchandise.

Business  ·  4 March 2014
Europe

UK Eliminates Tax on Bitcoin Trading, Publishes Official Guidance

New reports suggest HMRC will formally remove VAT on bitcoin trading in the UK this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2014