Bitcoin Legality Tag

Legal Update / 04.04.2014

The legal environment for bitcoins, and all crypto-currencies, is rapidly developing. On March 25, 2014, the IRS issued Notice 2014-21 answering questions about the tax treatment of virtual currencies. The Notice clarifies that virtual currencies, like bitcoins, are treated as property for tax purposes. On April 2, the House Committee on Small Business held a hearing to discuss the implications of Bitcoin for small businesses.
Legal Update / 13.03.2014

Crypto-currencies.  Bitcoin.  Litecoin. Dogecoin.  All Crypto-currencies.  Compelling.  Disruptive.  Confusing.  Safe?  Legal?  There are lots of questions about crypto-currencies—especially Bitcoin, which is in the headlines a lot lately.  I am going to explore crypto-currencies in a series of posts.  Hopefully, we can all gain a little understanding of the mysterious meta-money!