Netherlands
Dutch Central Bank to Create Prototype Blockchain-Based Currency
The Dutch central bank has committed to developing an internal blockchain prototype dubbed “DNBCoin”.

Dutch Central Bank Research Head 'Not Opposed' to Bitcoin
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) head of research Jakob de Haan has issued new responses to pointed questions about the role of bitcoin in global finance.

Bitcoin Broker Anycoin Direct Raises €500k in Seed Funding
Anycoin Direct has raised €500,000 as part of its seed funding round to expand its bitcoin brokerage service.

Dutch Supermarket Joins Arnhem's Growing Bitcoin Economy
The Arnhem Bitcoincity project in the Netherlands now includes a local Spar supermarket.

Dutch Official: Bitcoin Transactions Probably Not Liable for VAT
While not yet official, there are hints that bitcoin transactions might not be liable for VAT in the Netherlands.

Dutch Exchange CleverCoin Expands Internationally, Adds Card Deposits
Netherlands-based bitcoin exchange CleverCoin has expanded to the wider European market with additional deposit options.

Meet the Tiny Bitcoin Wallet that Lives Under Your Skin
A bitcoin entrepreneur and ‘biohacking’ enthusiast has found an unlikely place to store digital currency – under his skin.



