EU Parliament votes more control over virtual currency

The European Commission could create a task force to regulate virtual currencies like Bitcoin in order to avert the use in money laundering or terrorist financing.
Parliament's proposal was approved Thursday, May 26, in a non-binding resolution with 542 votes in favor, 51 against and 11 abstentions. It will now be sent to the European Commission, which must examine it. From the outset, it must be said, the resolution proposes a variety of inefficiency risks or negative balance of the measure.

The task force should make recommendations for any legislation needed to regulate the industry. Because digital currencies, and in particular the blockchain, distance the transaction market, essentially any form of sale may require a new regulation.
However MEPs warn against a too rigid approach to this new technology, as it can offer important opportunities for consumers and for economic development.

At the moment the digital currencies, including those that use encryption (cryptocurrencies), guarantee the anonymity of those who buy or sell, ideal situation for illicit flows.