Europe

Finland Classifies Bitcoin as VAT-Exempt Financial Service

Finnish regulators have classified bitcoin as a financial service, thus granting it VAT-exempt status.

US-based online and mobile gift card company eGifter has announced its expansion into the UK, France and Germany.

By Daniel PalmerNov 14, 2014

Coinbase is pushing its European expansion forward, with co-founder Brian Armstrong talking up its API and merchant sign-up process.

By Joon Ian WongOct 21, 2014

Bitcoin exchange Coinfloor now accept dollars, euros and zlotys, and has revealed plans to offer a bitcoin ETF soon.

By Daniel PalmerOct 21, 2014

CoinDesk speaks with Showroomprive, one of Europe's top flash sale web retailers and the largest to accept bitcoin.

By Tanaya MacheelOct 12, 2014

Serbia's bitcoin community intends to step up public awareness efforts after a central bank warning.

By Pete RizzoOct 8, 2014

Commissioner-designate Lord Jonathan Hill is expected to discuss digital currencies during a hearing before the European Parliament this week.

Coinbase is expanding its presence to five additional countries in Europe, including Ireland and Sweden.

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

By Pete RizzoSep 26, 2014

Estonia's LHV Bank speaks to CoinDesk about its new partnership with Coinbase.

By Pete RizzoSep 23, 2014

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