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政府は、ビットコインに関する政府見解を公表した。大久保勉参議院議員の質問に対する答弁書として明らかにした。
政府はこの中で、ビットコインは日本において通貨に該当しないとの見解を表明。一般論として、法人税法、消費税法などに定める課税要件を満たす場合には課税されるとした。また、ビットコインを預かる口座開設や当該口座間の移転は銀行業務には該当しないとした。
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Bitcoin Value Soars And Drops(02 of41)
BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 11: The proprietor of a shop selling vinyl records and that accepts Bitcoins for payment brings up, at the request of the photographer, the Bitcoins website on the proprietor\'s computer on April 11, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Bitcoins are a digital currency traded on the MTGox exchange, and the value of the virtual money fluctuated from USD 260 per bitcoin down to USD 130 per bitcoin yesterday and recovered somewhat in trading today. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 11: Signs advertising Bitcoins hang behind the bar at a pub, where Bitcoins are also accepted for payment, on April 11, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Bitcoins are a digital currency traded on the MTGox exchange, and the value of the virtual money fluctuated from USD 260 per bitcoin down to USD 130 per bitcoin yesterday and recovered somewhat in trading today. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bitcoin Value Soars And Drops(04 of41)
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Bitcoin Value Soars And Drops(05 of41)
BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 11: A symbol in the window of a local pub indicates the acceptance of Bitcoins for payment on April 11, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Bitcoins are a digital currency traded on the MTGox exchange, and the value of the virtual money fluctuated from USD 260 per bitcoin down to USD 130 per bitcoin yesterday and recovered somewhat in trading today. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bitcoin Value Soars And Drops(06 of41)
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Bitcoin Value Soars And Drops(07 of41)
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Bitcoin Value Soars And Drops(08 of41)
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Bitcoin Value Soars And Drops(09 of41)
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Hong Kong's First Bitcoin Counter Opens To The Public(11 of41)
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Hong Kong's First Bitcoin Counter Opens To The Public(12 of41)
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Hong Kong's First Bitcoin Counter Opens To The Public(13 of41)
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Hong Kong's First Bitcoin Counter Opens To The Public(14 of41)
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Bitcoin ATM Placed In Boston Commuter Hub(15 of41)
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Bitcoin ATM Placed In Boston Commuter Hub(16 of41)
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Bitcoin Conference Held In Miami(18 of41)
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Bitcoin Conference Held In Miami(19 of41)
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Bitcoin Conference Held In Miami(20 of41)
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Las Vegas Casino Accepts Bitcoin Currency(21 of41)
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World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(22 of41)
VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 29: Curtis Machek, left, uses the world\'s first bitcoin ATM at Waves Coffee House on October 29, 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. \'It was so easy,\' he said. \'I wanted to try out this new machine that hopefully will change the world.\' The ATM, named Robocoin, allows users to buy or sell the digital currency known as bitcoins. Once only used for black market sales on the internet, bitcoins are starting to be accepted at a growing number of businesses. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(23 of41)
VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 29: Curtis Machek, left, uses the world\'s first bitcoin ATM at Waves Coffee House on October 29, 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. \'It was so easy,\' he said. \'I wanted to try out this new machine that hopefully will change the world.\' The ATM, named Robocoin, allows users to buy or sell the digital currency known as bitcoins. Once only used for black market sales on the internet, bitcoins are starting to be accepted at a growing number of businesses. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(24 of41)
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World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(25 of41)
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World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(26 of41)
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World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(27 of41)
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World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(28 of41)
VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 29: The world\'s first bitcoin ATM at Waves Coffee House on October 29, 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The ATM, named Robocoin, allows users to buy or sell the digital currency known as bitcoins. Once only used for black market sales on the internet, bitcoins are starting to be accepted at a growing number of businesses. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(29 of41)
VANCOUVER, BC - OCTOBER 29: A user inserts Canadian currency into the world\'s first bitcoin ATM in exchange for bitcoins ATM at Waves Coffee House on October 29, 2013 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The ATM, named Robocoin, allows users to buy or sell the digital currency known as bitcoins. Once only used for black market sales on the internet, bitcoins are starting to be accepted at a growing number of businesses. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
World's First Bitcoin ATM Debuts In Vancouver, Canada(30 of41)
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Sydney Pub To Accept Bitcoin Virtual Currency(31 of41)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: In this photo illustration, a sign saying bitcoins accepted is seen displayed behind the bar at the Old Fitzroy pub on September 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. The Old Fitzroy pub in Sydney\'s eastern suburbs will accept the digital currency, Bitcoin, as of Next Sunday. Using a smartphone and a QR code scanning application customers will be able to purchase beer and menu items at the bar. The Old Fitzroy is the first Australian pub to accept Bitcoin payment. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sydney Pub To Accept Bitcoin Virtual Currency(32 of41)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: In this photo illustration, a sign saying bitcoins accepted is seen displayed behind the bar at the Old Fitzroy pub on September 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. The Old Fitzroy pub in Sydney\'s eastern suburbs will accept the digital currency, Bitcoin, as of Next Sunday. Using a smartphone and a QR code scanning application customers will be able to purchase beer and menu items at the bar. The Old Fitzroy is the first Australian pub to accept Bitcoin payment. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sydney Pub To Accept Bitcoin Virtual Currency(33 of41)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: In this photo illustration, a terminal to accept payments using bitcoins is displayed on the bar at the Old Fitzroy pub on September 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. The Old Fitzroy pub in Sydney\'s eastern suburbs will accept the digital currency, Bitcoin, as of Next Sunday. Using a smartphone and a QR code scanning application customers will be able to purchase beer and menu items at the bar. The Old Fitzroy is the first Australian pub to accept Bitcoin payment. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sydney Pub To Accept Bitcoin Virtual Currency(34 of41)
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Sydney Pub To Accept Bitcoin Virtual Currency(35 of41)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: In this photo illustration, a customer pays for drinks at the Old Fitzroy Pub using bitcoins on September 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. The Old Fitzroy pub in Sydney\'s eastern suburbs will accept the digital currency, Bitcoin, as of Next Sunday. Using a smartphone and a QR code scanning application customers will be able to purchase beer and menu items at the bar. The Old Fitzroy is the first Australian pub to accept Bitcoin payment. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sydney Pub To Accept Bitcoin Virtual Currency(36 of41)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: A sign displaying Bitcoins accepted is seen on the front door of the Old Fitzroy Pub on September 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. The Old Fitzroy pub in Sydney\'s eastern suburbs will accept the digital currency, Bitcoin, as of Next Sunday. Using a smartphone and a QR code scanning application customers will be able to purchase beer and menu items at the bar. The Old Fitzroy is the first Australian pub to accept Bitcoin payment. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sydney Pub To Accept Bitcoin Virtual Currency(37 of41)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: In this photo illustration, The Old Fitzroy Pub owner Garry Pasfield serves a customer using bitcoins on September 19, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. The Old Fitzroy pub in Sydney\'s eastern suburbs will accept the digital currency, Bitcoin, as of Next Sunday. Using a smartphone and a QR code scanning application customers will be able to purchase beer and menu items at the bar. The Old Fitzroy is the first Australian pub to accept Bitcoin payment. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Utah Software Engineer Mints Physical Bitcoins(39 of41)
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Utah Software Engineer Mints Physical Bitcoins(40 of41)
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Utah Software Engineer Mints Physical Bitcoins(41 of41)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 26: Software engineer Mike Caldwell shows the front (R) and back, hologram side, (L) of a physical Bitcoin he minted in his shop on April 26, 2013 in Sandy, Utah. Bitcoin is an experimental digital currency used over the Internet that is gaining in popularity worldwide. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)