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Title: [2014-09-11] CD: Spain Cracks Down on Bitcoin Gambling Loopholes
Post by: LiteCoinGuy on September 11, 2014, 05:02:02 PM
Spain Cracks Down on Bitcoin Gambling Loopholes

The Spanish government agency that oversees matters of finance and taxation has issued a new ruling stating that bitcoin should be treated as an electronic payment system, a decision that could have a far-ranging impact on Spain’s bitcoin economy.

http://www.coindesk.com/spain-cracks-bitcoin-gambling-loopholes/


Title: Re: [2014-09-11] CD: Spain Cracks Down on Bitcoin Gambling Loopholes
Post by: gmx95 on September 11, 2014, 11:06:21 PM
This ruling is a logical step for any government agency, I think. They want to oversee the bitcoin market, that is why they brand it a payment system.