Europe

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Italian Money Transfer Law Threatens Bitcoin Businesses

It looks like Italy's new 20% money transfer laws will affect local bitcoin exchange users after all.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2014
Europe

Hungarian Bitcoiners See Silver Lining in Central Bank Warning

Members of Hungary's bitcoin community suggest today's central bank statements will pave the way for future discussion.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2014
Europe

Estonian Police Target Bitcoin Trading Site BTC.ee

The news follows a warning about bitcoin issued by a member of Estonia's central bank earlier this year.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 February 2014
Europe

Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses Under Existing Laws

Despite Russia's ban, the National Bank of Ukraine has decided to follow a more European path for regulating bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 February 2014
Europe

Bank of Greece Breaks Silence on Bitcoin

The Greek bank has just issued its first statement on bitcoin, warning consumers of the potential investment risks.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2014
Europe

Despite Russian Trade Ties, Lithuania Looks to Europe for Bitcoin Regulation Lead

Lithuania is monitoring global bitcoin regulation, but suggests Europe's moves may have biggest impact.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 February 2014
Europe

Following Mt. Gox Sell-Off, Cyprus Warns of Bitcoin’s Volatility

Following Mt. Gox's withdrawal halt, Cyprus has advised its citizens to treat bitcoin with caution given its volatility.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2014
Bitcoin

Investment Firm to Launch Czech Republic’s First Bitcoin ATM

Czech investment firm Marlyle plans to set up the first bitcoin ATM in Prague, the Czech Republic's capital.

Business  ·  24 January 2014
Bitcoin

Bitcoin ATM Appearance Draws Crowds in Zurich

Europe's first bitcoin ATM made a guest appearance in the city, processing over 89 transactions during it's 4-day run.

Business  ·  24 January 2014
Europe

Bitcoin Classified ‘Commodity’ by Finland Central Bank

Finland’s central bank has declared that bitcoin does not meet the country's definition of a currency.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 January 2014
Europe

High-Profile Dutch Lawyer Welcomes Bitcoin Payments

One of the Netherlands’ most high-profile criminal defence lawyers now accepts bitcoin for all his legal fees.

Markets  ·  15 January 2014
Europe

Dutch Helicopter Firm Heliflight Accepts Bitcoin Payments

Following Virgin Galactic's decision to accept bitcoin for its space mission, many other flight operators have followed suit.

Business  ·  15 January 2014
Europe

Belgium Central Bank Remains Positive About Bitcoin, Unofficially

The Belgian Bitcoin Association claims the nation's central bank is unlikely to regulate bitcoin, after meeting with officials.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 January 2014
Bitcoin

Slovakia Sets Record Straight on Europe’s First Bitcoin ATM

Marian Jancuska, who operates a bitcoin ATM in Bratislava, claims his machine was the first permanent installation in Europe.

Business  ·  8 January 2014
Europe

German Central Bank Official Issues Another Bitcoin Warning

A German Bundesbank official has issued another bitcoin warning, reiterating the bank's earlier position on digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 January 2014