Regulation


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Mt. Gox registers with FinCEN as a money services business

Mt. Gox has taken a step towards complying with US money-laundering regulations by registering as a money services business with the US Treasury Department.

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German government relieves capital gains tax on bitcoin positions

Bitcoin transactions have been made exempt from capital gains tax after one year in Germany

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California issues cease and desist letter to Bitcoin Foundation

The bitcoin community was reeling after it was revealed that California's financial regulator issued a cease and desist order to the Bitcoin Foundation.

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Thomson Reuters publishes white paper on digital currencies and money laundering

The Financial Action Task Force estimates money laundering at between two and five percent of global GDP, i.e. $1.38 trillion to $3.45 trillion.

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IRS targets bitcoin

Those trading in digital currency in the US will soon be given more guidance on their tax reporting requirements.

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LocalBitcoins.com Gets Swiss Bank Account Frozen, Unfrozen Due to SEPA Transfer

LocalBitcoins.com finally gets its Swiss bank account unfrozen due to SEPA Transfer.

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The futility of regulating Bitcoin

Bitcoin is likely to face government regulation in the next few years, but how effective will it be and who will it hurt?

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FinCEN quizzed on mining regs

Do FinCEN's regulations apply to miners? One US-based firm wants to find out, and has asked the regulatory body to clarify.

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Virginia compliance issue leads FastCash4Bitcoins to suspend service

Tangible Cryptography says it is suspending new purchases of bitcoins through its FastCash4Bitcoins service while it tries to resolve a compliance issue.

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FinCEN boss lays out Bitcoin rules

The boss of US regulator FinCEN has outlined what Bitcoin exchanges need to do to keep the feds happy and stay out of prison.

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