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SWIFT: Bitcoin Regulation in the EU Won't Happen Soon

The European Union (EU) is years away from implementing a consistent framework for cryptocurrency regulation, according to a new report by SWIFT.

By Yessi Bello Perez

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Nov 26, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. UTC

Nov 26, 2015

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Europe

New EU Legislation on VAT Could Be Bad News for Bitcoin

EU rules requiring merchants to record the country of residence of their customers could be bad news for pseudonymous payments systems like bitcoin.

By Aaron van Wirdum

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Feb 4, 2015 at 4:07 p.m. UTC

Feb 4, 2015

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Markets

Turkey

Bitupcard Rolls Out Bitcoin Voucher Scheme at 30 Stores Across Turkey

Bitupcard is a voucher scheme launching in Turkey that makes bitcoin buying as easy as topping up your mobile.

By Aaron van Wirdum

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Dec 5, 2014 at 12:45 p.m. UTC

Dec 5, 2014

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Markets

Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Igot Expands to Over 40 Countries

Australia-based exchange igot is opening up its services to over 40 countries, including all of the EU and parts of the Middle East and Africa.

By Jon Southurst

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Dec 4, 2014 at 11:03 a.m. UTC

Dec 4, 2014

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Tax

Dutch Official: Bitcoin Transactions Probably Not Liable for VAT

While not yet official, there are hints that bitcoin transactions might not be liable for VAT in the Netherlands.

By Aaron van Wirdum

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Nov 25, 2014 at 5:04 p.m. UTC

Nov 25, 2014

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Tax

Finland Classifies Bitcoin as VAT-Exempt Financial Service

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

By Nermin Hajdarbegovic

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Nov 19, 2014 at 6:35 p.m. UTC

Nov 19, 2014

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