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The European Union is a political and economic union of 28 member-states, spanning almost half of the continent of Europe. Many of the constituent countries of the EU are home to some of the most successful cryptocurrency startups, such as Bitstamp, LocalBitcoins, Btc.sx and others.

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MEPs Vote In Favor Of Tighter AML Regulations For Crypto Trading

APR 20, 2018 | Marie Huillet

MEPS have voted in favour of EU anti-money laundering reforms, which propose tighter regulations for cryptocurrency trading.

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Bank Of Japan: Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Destabilize Existing Financial System

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bank of Japan deputy governor said during a recent speech that central bank-issued digital currencies could disrupt the current banking system, not for the bett...

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22 Countries Sign Declaration For European Blockchain Partnership

APR 11, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Following on the heels of February’s creation of a Blockchain Observatory and Forum, 22 EU countries are forming a European Blockchain Partnership.

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Spanish Authorities Arrest 11 In Crypto Money Laundering Ring

APR 11, 2018 | Aaron Wood

11 suspects have been arrested in an investigation of a Spanish-Colombian crime ring using crypto to launder illicit funds.

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European Commission Urges EU To Play ‘Leading Role’ In Blockchain Dev

APR 10, 2018 | Helen Partz

EC Vice-President Ansip urges EU countries to support Blockchain ‘both politically and financially’ to make Europe a world digital leader.

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How Anonymous Is the Purchase of Crypto? Regulations, Practice, Risks

APR 09, 2018 | Robin La Quercia

What are the regulations and the practice of crypto anonymity

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UK’s Financial Regulator Releases Guidelines For Dealing In Crypto Derivatives

APR 07, 2018 | Marie Huillet

UK financial regulator buckles down on crypto derivatives, requires businesses to seek authorization

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France and Germany: How Regulatory Traditions in Two Countries Could Affect EU Legislation

MAR 30, 2018 | Kirill Bryanov

Key EU members have always had significant state presence in handling tech industries. How will their past policy experience translate into emerging Blockchain ...

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How New EU Privacy Laws Will Impact Blockchain: Expert Take

MAR 30, 2018 | Dean Steinbeck

New European data protection regulation is hardly compatible with Blockchain

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Central Banks Move Forward With Study On Blockchain For Securities Swaps

MAR 28, 2018 | William Suberg

Blockchain could thrive in a securities environment, the second phase of research from the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan reveals.

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EU Markets Watchdog Increases Requirements For Crypto Financial Derivatives

MAR 28, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

An EU market regulator has agreed to tighten the rules for derivatives in cryptocurrencies in the European Union, saying investing in digital currencies is asso...

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Nigerian Regulator Warns Against Crypto Transactions Since They’re ‘Not Insured’

MAR 24, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

An executive at Nigeria’s Deposit Insurance Corporation has warned citizens away from crypto, citing a lack of backing in any “physical commodity”

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Bitcoin ‘Not The Answer To Cashless Economy’ Says European Banks’ Top Brass

MAR 13, 2018 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is “not the answer” to the issues of a cashless economy, European banking sources have claimed.

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Bank For International Settlements Distances Itself From Centralized Digital Currencies

MAR 13, 2018 | William Suberg

European banking bigwigs appear to be underwhelmed by the idea of digital currency, either decentralized or bank-issued.

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Don’t Regulate Crypto, Regulate Financial Institutions, Says EU Banking Authority Chair

MAR 09, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The chairperson of the European Banking Authority has said it may be a better idea to keep financial institutions from holding and selling crypto, as opposed to...

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Nigerian Regulator Warns Against Crypto Transactions Since They’re ‘Not Insured’

MAR 24, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

An executive at Nigeria’s Deposit Insurance Corporation has warned citizens away from crypto, citing a lack of backing in any “physical commodity”

44678 | 9

Don’t Regulate Crypto, Regulate Financial Institutions, Says EU Banking Authority Chair

MAR 09, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The chairperson of the European Banking Authority has said it may be a better idea to keep financial institutions from holding and selling crypto, as opposed to...

30885 | 8

Bitcoin ‘Not The Answer To Cashless Economy’ Says European Banks’ Top Brass

MAR 13, 2018 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is “not the answer” to the issues of a cashless economy, European banking sources have claimed.

27821 | 24

22 Countries Sign Declaration For European Blockchain Partnership

APR 11, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Following on the heels of February’s creation of a Blockchain Observatory and Forum, 22 EU countries are forming a European Blockchain Partnership.

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EU Markets Watchdog Increases Requirements For Crypto Financial Derivatives

MAR 28, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

An EU market regulator has agreed to tighten the rules for derivatives in cryptocurrencies in the European Union, saying investing in digital currencies is asso...

23969

How New EU Privacy Laws Will Impact Blockchain: Expert Take

MAR 30, 2018 | Dean Steinbeck

New European data protection regulation is hardly compatible with Blockchain

21836

Bank For International Settlements Distances Itself From Centralized Digital Currencies

MAR 13, 2018 | William Suberg

European banking bigwigs appear to be underwhelmed by the idea of digital currency, either decentralized or bank-issued.

20874 | 2

European Commission Urges EU To Play ‘Leading Role’ In Blockchain Dev

APR 10, 2018 | Helen Partz

EC Vice-President Ansip urges EU countries to support Blockchain ‘both politically and financially’ to make Europe a world digital leader.

19841

UK’s Financial Regulator Releases Guidelines For Dealing In Crypto Derivatives

APR 07, 2018 | Marie Huillet

UK financial regulator buckles down on crypto derivatives, requires businesses to seek authorization

17845

France and Germany: How Regulatory Traditions in Two Countries Could Affect EU Legislation

MAR 30, 2018 | Kirill Bryanov

Key EU members have always had significant state presence in handling tech industries. How will their past policy experience translate into emerging Blockchain ...

17482

How Anonymous Is the Purchase of Crypto? Regulations, Practice, Risks

APR 09, 2018 | Robin La Quercia

What are the regulations and the practice of crypto anonymity

13526

Central Banks Move Forward With Study On Blockchain For Securities Swaps

MAR 28, 2018 | William Suberg

Blockchain could thrive in a securities environment, the second phase of research from the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan reveals.

13184

Spanish Authorities Arrest 11 In Crypto Money Laundering Ring

APR 11, 2018 | Aaron Wood

11 suspects have been arrested in an investigation of a Spanish-Colombian crime ring using crypto to launder illicit funds.

11910

MEPs Vote In Favor Of Tighter AML Regulations For Crypto Trading

APR 20, 2018 | Marie Huillet

MEPS have voted in favour of EU anti-money laundering reforms, which propose tighter regulations for cryptocurrency trading.

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Bank Of Japan: Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Destabilize Existing Financial System

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bank of Japan deputy governor said during a recent speech that central bank-issued digital currencies could disrupt the current banking system, not for the bett...

9735

Bitcoin ‘Not The Answer To Cashless Economy’ Says European Banks’ Top Brass

MAR 13, 2018 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is “not the answer” to the issues of a cashless economy, European banking sources have claimed.

27821 | 24

Nigerian Regulator Warns Against Crypto Transactions Since They’re ‘Not Insured’

MAR 24, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

An executive at Nigeria’s Deposit Insurance Corporation has warned citizens away from crypto, citing a lack of backing in any “physical commodity”

44678 | 9

Don’t Regulate Crypto, Regulate Financial Institutions, Says EU Banking Authority Chair

MAR 09, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The chairperson of the European Banking Authority has said it may be a better idea to keep financial institutions from holding and selling crypto, as opposed to...

30885 | 8

Bank For International Settlements Distances Itself From Centralized Digital Currencies

MAR 13, 2018 | William Suberg

European banking bigwigs appear to be underwhelmed by the idea of digital currency, either decentralized or bank-issued.

20874 | 2

Central Banks Move Forward With Study On Blockchain For Securities Swaps

MAR 28, 2018 | William Suberg

Blockchain could thrive in a securities environment, the second phase of research from the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan reveals.

13184

EU Markets Watchdog Increases Requirements For Crypto Financial Derivatives

MAR 28, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

An EU market regulator has agreed to tighten the rules for derivatives in cryptocurrencies in the European Union, saying investing in digital currencies is asso...

23969

France and Germany: How Regulatory Traditions in Two Countries Could Affect EU Legislation

MAR 30, 2018 | Kirill Bryanov

Key EU members have always had significant state presence in handling tech industries. How will their past policy experience translate into emerging Blockchain ...

17482

How New EU Privacy Laws Will Impact Blockchain: Expert Take

MAR 30, 2018 | Dean Steinbeck

New European data protection regulation is hardly compatible with Blockchain

21836

How Anonymous Is the Purchase of Crypto? Regulations, Practice, Risks

APR 09, 2018 | Robin La Quercia

What are the regulations and the practice of crypto anonymity

13526

UK’s Financial Regulator Releases Guidelines For Dealing In Crypto Derivatives

APR 07, 2018 | Marie Huillet

UK financial regulator buckles down on crypto derivatives, requires businesses to seek authorization

17845

European Commission Urges EU To Play ‘Leading Role’ In Blockchain Dev

APR 10, 2018 | Helen Partz

EC Vice-President Ansip urges EU countries to support Blockchain ‘both politically and financially’ to make Europe a world digital leader.

19841

Spanish Authorities Arrest 11 In Crypto Money Laundering Ring

APR 11, 2018 | Aaron Wood

11 suspects have been arrested in an investigation of a Spanish-Colombian crime ring using crypto to launder illicit funds.

11910

22 Countries Sign Declaration For European Blockchain Partnership

APR 11, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Following on the heels of February’s creation of a Blockchain Observatory and Forum, 22 EU countries are forming a European Blockchain Partnership.

26409

Bank Of Japan: Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Destabilize Existing Financial System

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bank of Japan deputy governor said during a recent speech that central bank-issued digital currencies could disrupt the current banking system, not for the bett...

9735

MEPs Vote In Favor Of Tighter AML Regulations For Crypto Trading

APR 20, 2018 | Marie Huillet

MEPS have voted in favour of EU anti-money laundering reforms, which propose tighter regulations for cryptocurrency trading.

11016