Europe

Exchanges

Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Bitplaats Expands to Belgium

Belgian bitcoiners can now trade bitcoins on Bitplaats using Belgium’s online payments platform, Bancontact/Mister Cash.

Business  ·  7 January 2014
Bitcoin

Lamassu Announces Sale of 100th Bitcoin ATM

Over the next few weeks, machines will be set up at major cities, including: San Francisco, Atlanta and Seattle.

Business  ·  30 December 2013
Exchanges

Slovenia Clarifies Position on Cryptocurrency Tax

Slovenian regulators have released a statement clarifying certain ambiguities related to bitcoin and other digital currencies.

Markets  ·  24 December 2013
Europe

Mobile Vikings: the First Cellular Network to Accept Bitcoin

Belgian company Mobile Vikings has begun accepting bitcoin payments, claiming it is the first telecom operator to do so.

Business  ·  20 December 2013
Bitcoin

Europe’s First Bitcoin ATM Installed in Finland

A record store in Helsinki has installed Europe’s first permanent bitcoin ATM.

Business  ·  18 December 2013
Europe

Denmark’s Authorities: Bitcoin is Not Regulated Here

Denmark’s Financial Supervisory Authority issued a statement on virtual currency – and surprisingly, it’s not all bad news.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 December 2013
Europe

Norwegian Tax Official: Bitcoins Cannot be Defined as “Money”

Norway's director general of taxation is the latest government official to claim that bitcoins cannot be defined as currency.

Markets  ·  16 December 2013
Europe

Swiss Government to Write Report on Dangers of Bitcoin

The Federal Council of the Swiss parliament is to write an official report on the dangers of bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 December 2013
Europe

EU Banking Regulator Issues Warning on Virtual Currencies

The European Banking Authority has issued a warning on potential risks related to virtual currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 December 2013
Europe

Bank of France Warns of Bitcoin’s Volatility

French central bankers have joined their Chinese counterparts in issuing a warning against the risks of bitcoin trading.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 December 2013
Europe

University in Cyprus Receives First Tuition Payment in Bitcoin

The University of Nicosia has become the world’s first accredited university to accept fees paid in cryptocurrency.

Business  ·  6 December 2013
Europe

ZipZap to Offer Cash-for-Bitcoin Service at 28,000 UK Locations

UK residents will be able to exchange their cash for bitcoins in 28,000 shops across the country.

Business  ·  6 December 2013
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Payment Processor BIPS Attacked, Over $1 Million Stolen

Payment processor and free online wallet service BIPS suffered a major attack that saw 1,295 BTC (over $1m) stolen.

Business  ·  25 November 2013
Europe

Yet Another Subway Shop Now Accepts Bitcoin, This Time in Slovakia

A Subway shop in Bratislavia, Slovakia is now the third to welcome customers bearing bitcoin.

Business  ·  19 November 2013
Exchanges

Kraken partners with Fidor Bank to offer bitcoin trading services in the EU

Digital currency exchange Kraken has forged a partnership with Fidor Bank to offer EU customers regulated bitcoin trading services.

Business  ·  9 October 2013