Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Accepting Virtual Currency For Real Estate (Bitcoin)


(The Florida Office of Financial Regulation)
"Facts:"
  • No insurance guarantee.  Funds held by U.S. banks & credit unions are insured, virtual currency is not.
  • Unpredictability.  The value of virtual currency can rise and fail in a short time.
  • Security.  Virtual currency in virtual wallets can be hacked.
  • Criminal activity consequences.  If money laundering or other crimes occur, and an exchange is shut down, consumers may not be able to access their funds.
  • Regulation.  Oversight of virtual currencies has not been thoroughly developed.
  • Tax obligations.  The IRS has not provided guidance on the tax implications.
http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?p=5&id=305486

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