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Germany recognizes Bitcoin, now here come the taxes

MINING.com Editor | August 19, 2013 | 11:52 pm Precious Metals Europe Gold Silver 

The virtual currency Bitcoin is now a 'unit of account' in Germany, formally recognized by the finance ministry as "private money." Users and creators of the currency will now be subjected to German taxes as a result of the measure. Companies...

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