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Bitcoin is Exempt from VAT, Rules European Court of Justice

Bitcoin transactions will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.

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FATF: Virtual Currencies Could Fuel Terrorism Financing

Bitcoin may pose a risk for terrorist financing, according to a new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

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Deloitte: It’s Too Soon for Bitcoin to be Regulated

Multinational professional services firm Deloitte has questioned whether it is too soon to try and regulate bitcoin.

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Jersey Government to Introduce Digital Currency Legislation Next Year

The government of Jersey is pushing ahead with plans to pass digital currency legislation governing business activity on the island.

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Australian Government to Review Bitcoin Regulation Powers

The Australian government is set to look at how the country's central bank and securities regulator oversee bitcoin activities.

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UK Government Highlights Benefits of Blockchain Tech

The economic secretary to the UK government's Treasury department has spoken about the benefits of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

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UK Regulator Warns Against Crypto Investment Firm

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a public warning against Cryptoconomist Limited, a crypto investment firm.

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Scorechain Raises $570k for European Bitcoin Compliance Solution

Bitcoin compliance solutions provider Scorechain has raised €500,000 ($570,000) in seed funding.

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Polish Finance Ministry: EU Should Create Bitcoin Regulation

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has said regulating bitcoin should form "part of initiatives at the EU level".

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Commonwealth Central Bankers Raise Bitcoin Policy Questions

Commonwealth central bankers say they want to look closely at the potential impact of digital currency before adopting a stance toward the technology.

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