Virtual currencies
UK government to 'explore potential of virtual currencies'
Major study will look into whether regulation is required for businesses to set up in the UK, says chancellor George Osborne, who adds virtual currencies can ‘transform lives’
MAS spearheads Bitcoin exchange regulation
Central bank is one of the first to act on regulating virtual currency exchanges, although controls are limited to money laundering and terrorist financing
Russia says Bitcoin users will be suspected of money laundering
Central Bank of Russia joins roster of monetary authorities warning citizens off virtual currencies - but goes one step further in saying its use is against the law