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Swiss Report Lays Foundation for Bitcoin to Become Legal Money
The new report by the country's Federal Council has been widely welcomed by the local bitcoin industry.
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Swiss Government Report: Bitcoin Too 'Insignificant' for Legislation
Switzerland's Federal Council has published a report stating that it won't create digital currency legislation, for now.
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Swiss Regulators Give Green Light for Bitcoin ATM Network
The go ahead was received following recent uncertainty about the status of bitcoin ATMs in the country.
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Swiss Regulators Block Zurich Bitcoin ATM Launch
Bitcoin Suisse AG has abruptly cancelled a scheduled ATM launch in Zurich at the request of Swiss regulators.
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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Political Contributions and Troublesome Banks
Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.
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Paying Workers in Bitcoin May Be Illegal Under Swiss Law
A report suggests that employers in Switzerland cannot legally pay workers in digital currency.
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Bitcoin ATM Appearance Draws Crowds in Zurich
Europe's first bitcoin ATM made a guest appearance in the city, processing over 89 transactions during it's 4-day run.
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Swiss Government to Write Report on Dangers of Bitcoin
The Federal Council of the Swiss parliament is to write an official report on the dangers of bitcoin.
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Swiss Lawmakers Propose Treating Bitcoin as Foreign Currency
The Swiss Parliament is considering a postulate that asks for bitcoin to be treated as any other foreign currency.
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Swiss politician asks government to create report on bitcoin
A member of Switzerland's federal parliament has asked the National Council to write a report on bitcoin.
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