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Op Ed: Tendencies and Opportunities of Bitcoin Taxation in the EU

Alexandre Lourimi -
Each member state in the EU sets its own tax rules. It is still possible, however, to identify key trends and opportunities in cryptocurrency taxation.
BUSINESS

The EU’s Updated AML Regulations Forced Bottle Pay to Shut Down. Who’s Next?

Colin Harper -
Following adoption of 5AMLD in the EU, Lightning Network service Bottle Pay shuts down. What precedent does this set for other Bitcoin businesses?
CULTURE

Incoming European Central Bank President Is Open to Cryptocurrencies

Colin Harper -
European Central Bank presidential nominee Christine Lagarde appears open to cryptocurrency and aware of its potential for social good.
BUSINESS

Dutch Central Bank to Supervise Crypto Companies

Landon Manning -
De Nederlandsche Bank, the Dutch central bank, has announced that local cryptocurrency firms will soon come under its direct supervision.
BUSINESS

Op Ed: Portugal Clarified Its Bitcoin Tax Code; Other Nations Should Take Note

Colin Harper -
“At the very least, the IRS should heed Portugal’s prudent policy and treat cryptocurrency transactions like typical currency transfers.”
MARKETS

bitFlyer Launches Simplified Bitcoin Trading Service in the EU

Jimmy Aki -
The European division of the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange has introduced “bitFlyer Buy/Sell,” a three-step trading platform.
BUSINESS

EU Calls Crypto Market ‘Anticompetitive,’ Says Central Bank Coin Would Help

Colin Harper -
In a wider report on competition in fintech, an EU department lamented bitcoin’s cryptocurrency market share.
BUSINESS

Survey: U.K. Crypto Companies Must Bank Abroad

Diana Ngo -
According to research from CryptoUK, nearly three-quarters of crypto companies in the United Kingdom are forced to open foreign bank accounts.
CULTURE

Spanish Officials: AML Regulations Lack Bitcoin ATM Guidelines

Ipecdunmanintern -
Due to a lack of crypto-specific regulations in European laws, Spanish officials say it's hard to prove links between bitcoin ATMs and laundered funds.
CULTURE

Europol Launches Global Campaign Against Dark Web Vendors, Buyers

Landon Manning -
Europol announced an ongoing partnership with international law enforcement from to target buyers and sellers of illegal items on the dark web.
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