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Blockchain Will “Change Lives” of Citizens: European Parliament Report

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The European Union’s latest report into Blockchain has suggested it could “change lives” but “visions” behind it will “likely remain visions.”

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Bitcoin Company Partners With EU Banks to Improve Wage Payment Solutions

APR 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Silicon Valley based payment gateway, Bitwage claims partnership with banks to achieve same day wage delivery services to its clients.

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Why the European Union is Against Anonymous Digital Currencies

MAR 26, 2017 | Amelia Tomasicchio

In a recent announcement, the EU released a new directive related to the anti-money laundering (AML) issue that focuses particularly on digital currencies.

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$33 Trillion Sees China Become World’s Largest Banking System, Surpasses EU

MAR 22, 2017 | William Suberg

China has become the world’s largest banking system, beating the Eurozone by $2 trillion in assets as of 2016.

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Bitcoin Price Spooked by China, EU Regulatory Elephant In The Room

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Regulatory expectations in China and Europe are having a pronounced effect on Bitcoin’s price, which is 10% lower Friday.

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EU To End Geoblocking For Digital Currency Users, Blockchain, Bitcoin Wallets Affected

FEB 21, 2017 | William Suberg

The EU has suggested ending geoblocking of digital currency users for member states.

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Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

FEB 15, 2017 | William Suberg

New UK statistics reveal that stolen credit card details can go for as little as £11 on the dark web.

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EU Cybersecurity Agency Advises Financial Institutions How to Deal With Blockchain

JAN 24, 2017 | Joseph Young

The European Network and Information Security Agency released a paper to assist banks and financial institutions in developing and implementing Blockchain.

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EU Imposes Banking Rules on Cryptocurrencies Without Granting Banking Rights: Expert

JAN 21, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin community has reacted to the European Union's announcement that digital currencies control will be on its list of priorities in 2017.

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Finland’s New Law: Bank Account Freedom Means More Data Collection

DEC 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Finnish law will enable citizens from any EU state to open a dinosaur bank account Finland from January 1, but information-sharing could mean this is a mixed blessing.

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Another $1 Bln to Bitcoin Market Cap: Why The Rally?

DEC 24, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

In yet another 24 hours, the Bitcoin market cap will grow by $1 bln.

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EU to Tighten Cash & Gold Controls, Surge in Bitcoin Demand Will Follow

DEC 23, 2016 | Joseph Young

Europe tightened controls on the inflow of cash and precious metals from outside of the EU, granting permission to border patrols to seize cash or gold brought in by suspects.

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Bitcoin’s New Competitor? Facebook Obtains E-Money License in Europe

DEC 11, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Central Bank of Ireland recently granted Facebook Payments International Ltd (FBPIL) an e-money license, which effectively allows Facebook to facilitate peer to peer payments on its platform.

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Bitcoin Community Gets Prepared for Italy's Eurozone Exit

DEC 06, 2016 | Amelia Tomasicchio

Italian referendum’s outcome and the following political uncertainty may lead to a Bitcoin peak going into the $800s.

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Bitcoin $800 Price Alert As Pro-EU Italian Prime Minister Resigns After Referendum

DEC 05, 2016 | Evander Smart

Italian voters have dealt a blow to the globalist EU governance model demanding change. It should help Bitcoin close the 2016 year on a high note.

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Bitcoin’s New Competitor? Facebook Obtains E-Money License in Europe

DEC 11, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Central Bank of Ireland recently granted Facebook Payments International Ltd (FBPIL) an e-money license, which effectively allows Facebook to facilitate peer to peer payments on its platform.

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EU Imposes Banking Rules on Cryptocurrencies Without Granting Banking Rights: Expert

JAN 21, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin community has reacted to the European Union's announcement that digital currencies control will be on its list of priorities in 2017.

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Another $1 Bln to Bitcoin Market Cap: Why The Rally?

DEC 24, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

In yet another 24 hours, the Bitcoin market cap will grow by $1 bln.

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Why the European Union is Against Anonymous Digital Currencies

MAR 26, 2017 | Amelia Tomasicchio

In a recent announcement, the EU released a new directive related to the anti-money laundering (AML) issue that focuses particularly on digital currencies.

7860 | 8

Bitcoin Price Spooked by China, EU Regulatory Elephant In The Room

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Regulatory expectations in China and Europe are having a pronounced effect on Bitcoin’s price, which is 10% lower Friday.

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Bitcoin $800 Price Alert As Pro-EU Italian Prime Minister Resigns After Referendum

DEC 05, 2016 | Evander Smart

Italian voters have dealt a blow to the globalist EU governance model demanding change. It should help Bitcoin close the 2016 year on a high note.

6639 | 5

$33 Trillion Sees China Become World’s Largest Banking System, Surpasses EU

MAR 22, 2017 | William Suberg

China has become the world’s largest banking system, beating the Eurozone by $2 trillion in assets as of 2016.

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Blockchain Will “Change Lives” of Citizens: European Parliament Report

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The European Union’s latest report into Blockchain has suggested it could “change lives” but “visions” behind it will “likely remain visions.”

5781 | 1

Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

FEB 15, 2017 | William Suberg

New UK statistics reveal that stolen credit card details can go for as little as £11 on the dark web.

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EU to Tighten Cash & Gold Controls, Surge in Bitcoin Demand Will Follow

DEC 23, 2016 | Joseph Young

Europe tightened controls on the inflow of cash and precious metals from outside of the EU, granting permission to border patrols to seize cash or gold brought in by suspects.

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EU To End Geoblocking For Digital Currency Users, Blockchain, Bitcoin Wallets Affected

FEB 21, 2017 | William Suberg

The EU has suggested ending geoblocking of digital currency users for member states.

4287 | 1

Bitcoin Community Gets Prepared for Italy's Eurozone Exit

DEC 06, 2016 | Amelia Tomasicchio

Italian referendum’s outcome and the following political uncertainty may lead to a Bitcoin peak going into the $800s.

3817 | 2

Finland’s New Law: Bank Account Freedom Means More Data Collection

DEC 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Finnish law will enable citizens from any EU state to open a dinosaur bank account Finland from January 1, but information-sharing could mean this is a mixed blessing.

3812 | 2

EU Cybersecurity Agency Advises Financial Institutions How to Deal With Blockchain

JAN 24, 2017 | Joseph Young

The European Network and Information Security Agency released a paper to assist banks and financial institutions in developing and implementing Blockchain.

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Bitcoin Company Partners With EU Banks to Improve Wage Payment Solutions

APR 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Silicon Valley based payment gateway, Bitwage claims partnership with banks to achieve same day wage delivery services to its clients.

3482 | 2

Why the European Union is Against Anonymous Digital Currencies

MAR 26, 2017 | Amelia Tomasicchio

In a recent announcement, the EU released a new directive related to the anti-money laundering (AML) issue that focuses particularly on digital currencies.

7860 | 8

Bitcoin $800 Price Alert As Pro-EU Italian Prime Minister Resigns After Referendum

DEC 05, 2016 | Evander Smart

Italian voters have dealt a blow to the globalist EU governance model demanding change. It should help Bitcoin close the 2016 year on a high note.

6639 | 5

EU Imposes Banking Rules on Cryptocurrencies Without Granting Banking Rights: Expert

JAN 21, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin community has reacted to the European Union's announcement that digital currencies control will be on its list of priorities in 2017.

9823 | 4

Another $1 Bln to Bitcoin Market Cap: Why The Rally?

DEC 24, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

In yet another 24 hours, the Bitcoin market cap will grow by $1 bln.

9795 | 3

Bitcoin Company Partners With EU Banks to Improve Wage Payment Solutions

APR 17, 2017 | Iyke Aru

Silicon Valley based payment gateway, Bitwage claims partnership with banks to achieve same day wage delivery services to its clients.

3482 | 2

Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

FEB 15, 2017 | William Suberg

New UK statistics reveal that stolen credit card details can go for as little as £11 on the dark web.

5328 | 2

Finland’s New Law: Bank Account Freedom Means More Data Collection

DEC 29, 2016 | William Suberg

Finnish law will enable citizens from any EU state to open a dinosaur bank account Finland from January 1, but information-sharing could mean this is a mixed blessing.

3812 | 2

Bitcoin’s New Competitor? Facebook Obtains E-Money License in Europe

DEC 11, 2016 | Joseph Young

The Central Bank of Ireland recently granted Facebook Payments International Ltd (FBPIL) an e-money license, which effectively allows Facebook to facilitate peer to peer payments on its platform.

10579 | 2

Bitcoin Community Gets Prepared for Italy's Eurozone Exit

DEC 06, 2016 | Amelia Tomasicchio

Italian referendum’s outcome and the following political uncertainty may lead to a Bitcoin peak going into the $800s.

3817 | 2

Blockchain Will “Change Lives” of Citizens: European Parliament Report

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

The European Union’s latest report into Blockchain has suggested it could “change lives” but “visions” behind it will “likely remain visions.”

5781 | 1

EU To End Geoblocking For Digital Currency Users, Blockchain, Bitcoin Wallets Affected

FEB 21, 2017 | William Suberg

The EU has suggested ending geoblocking of digital currency users for member states.

4287 | 1

EU to Tighten Cash & Gold Controls, Surge in Bitcoin Demand Will Follow

DEC 23, 2016 | Joseph Young

Europe tightened controls on the inflow of cash and precious metals from outside of the EU, granting permission to border patrols to seize cash or gold brought in by suspects.

4666

Bitcoin Price Spooked by China, EU Regulatory Elephant In The Room

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Regulatory expectations in China and Europe are having a pronounced effect on Bitcoin’s price, which is 10% lower Friday.

7341

$33 Trillion Sees China Become World’s Largest Banking System, Surpasses EU

MAR 22, 2017 | William Suberg

China has become the world’s largest banking system, beating the Eurozone by $2 trillion in assets as of 2016.

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EU Cybersecurity Agency Advises Financial Institutions How to Deal With Blockchain

JAN 24, 2017 | Joseph Young

The European Network and Information Security Agency released a paper to assist banks and financial institutions in developing and implementing Blockchain.

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