The growing popularity of digital currencies such as Bitcoin has led to a new call for regulation by The Financial Markets Law Committee, which argues that they should be treated in the same way as cash, securities and commodities. It's a question of regulatory policy rather than a legal matter with the aim of achieving a consistent approach regarding tax treatment, anti-money laundering and consumer protection with these currencies.
The growing popularity of digital currencies such as Bitcoin has led to a new call for regulation by the Financial Markets Law Committee, which argues that they should be treated in the same way as cash, securities and commodities. It's a question of regulatory policy rather than a legal matter with the aim of achieving a consistent approach regarding tax treatment, anti-money laundering and consumer protection with these currencies.