Europe

2015-11-08 12:18 PM | Joseph Young

Europe-based bitcoin services provider Cashila has recently released a Bitwage-like Euro-to-Bitcoin payroll system, allowing European employees to request their wages to be paid in bitcoin

Why the European Central Bank is Paving the Way for Cryptocurrencies (Op-Ed)

2015-02-28 09:11 PM | George Samman

The European Central Bank is finally launching its major quantitative easing (QE) in order to fight the euro zone’s slide towards deflation. But with the evident failure of this monetary policy so far and the emergence of negative interest rates, is the ECB creating the perfect storm for virtual currencies as a viable ...

How the Greece Debt Crisis Showed the World That Bitcoin Is a Store of Value

2015-07-14 01:04 PM | Guest Author

Greece debt crisis appears to have been averted, or at the least delayed. A €50 billion bailout package has been offered, if the Greek parliament agrees to implement extensive reforms that have been demanded by the eurozone.

Bitnation Registers First Refugees on the Blockchain

2015-09-18 03:01 PM | Erin Lace

A decentralized project called Refugee Emergency Response was recently launched by Bitnation to help resolve the current refugee crisis in Europe by registering undocumented individuals on the blockchain.

Legal Basics: Owning and Using Bitcoin in Europe

2014-06-09 11:00 AM | Armand Tanzarian

Bitcoin regulations in Europe.

Bitcoin’s New ATM Capital of the World Moves Near Military Hot Zone

2015-10-05 09:14 AM | Evander Smart

The new global Bitcoin consumer ATM Mecca has shifted to Eastern Europe near the hotly-contested military crossroads of the Ukraine.

Governments Seize the Opportunity to Control Bitcoin

2015-10-26 09:12 AM | Brian Cohen

CoinTelegraph highlights some recent events overlooked by the Bitcoin industry that immediately precipitated the announcement including an FBI “playbook” and European seizure survey.

Sweden-Based Klarna Set to Test Bitcoin Integration to rival PayPal in the US and Europe

2014-10-07 11:01 AM | William Suberg

Swedish payment processor Klarna has announced the test phase of its Bitcoin implementation following a review of its stance on the digital currency.

A Lawyer’s Comment to the European Court of Justice Judgment on Bitcoin VAT exemption in Europe

2015-11-17 10:50 AM | Stefano Capaccioli

On October 22, 2015, the European Court of Justice ruled that Bitcoin is a means of payment and its exchange is exempt from VAT in a landmark ruling.

Belize-based Digital Currency Exchanger Enables Instant Payments From Over 400 Banks in Europe

2014-10-03 06:28 PM | Diana Ngo

Belizean cryptocurrency exchange platform 247exchange.com adds Sofort Banking as one of its payment methods, allowing its customers to make instant purchases of bitcoins from more than 400 banks in 10 different European countries.

2015-12-09 10:55 AM | Martin Rojko

The world’s first Worldcoin ATM has just been installed in the Slovak capital of Bratislava.

BitcoinATM to Crowdfund a Two-Way Altcoin ATM Network in Europe

2014-07-30 09:22 PM | JP Williams

BitcoinATM is looking to be a major player in the altcoin ATM scene. They have recently started the operation of multiple Bitcoin/Litecoin/DogeCoin two-way ATMs.

‘Not Publicly Discussed’: European Companies Seeking Privacy from U.S.

2015-02-04 02:42 PM | Cheryl Hulseapple

Large European companies may eye Bitcoin as an option for securing their data and keeping it private from the United States, reports the Logistics Viewpoints blog.

Bitcoin Ransomwares’ Epidemic Floods European Emails

2015-12-06 04:35 PM | Marco E. G. Maltese

Some people could learn about Bitcoin the hard way, as new wave of Bitcoin ransomware floods Italian emails.

Anycoin Direct Makes Bitcoin Available All Over Europe in Under 5 Minutes

2014-09-29 02:35 PM | Armand Tanzarian

Anycoin Direct, a cryptocurrency trading platform that integrates with many of the continent’s payment systems to allow customers from all over Europe to buy and sell a variety of cryptocoins.

Europe To Hold Public Hearing On Virtual Currencies

2016-01-23 12:35 PM | Neer Varshney

CoinTelegraph enquires into the public hearing on virtual currencies by European Union.

First Major European Newspaper il Giornale Accepting Bitcoin

2014-06-28 12:06 PM | Bogdan Ulm

The Journal (Il Giornale) is the first newspaper in Italy and in Europe who accepts payments in Bitcoin.

European Central Bank repeats its 2012 stance on digital currencies

2014-03-25 10:36 PM | Michael K. Hamilton

At a speech in Rome yesterday, Yves Mersch of the European Central Bank reiterated the bank’s stance on cryptocurrencies from 2012, but warned that such currencies should not be ignored.

Sanctioning by US and EU do not change Russia’s determination to wipe out Bitcoin

2014-03-18 02:56 PM | Neil Bergen

Even though countries of both East and West are slowly isolating Russia due to its willingness to annex Crimea, the RF, instead of using cryptocurrencies as a backup plan, really wants to ban them.

French Connection: Blockchain Consortium Agentic Group Expands to Europe

2016-06-24 02:10 PM | Alisa Tciriulnikova

On a mission to demystify digital currencies and Blockchain technology, a New York-based Global Blockchain Consortium Agentic expands into Europe opening its office in Paris, France.

Blockchain Changes Business Model in European Energy Sector, Decentralized Power In View

2016-09-14 11:40 AM | Guest Author

The market for Blockchain applications in energy sector is many times larger than it is for financial sector.

Razormind to Set Up Blockchain Banks in Europe, Invest in Bitcoin ATMs

2016-09-07 02:00 PM | Angus Leung

UK-based Razormind plans to launch two banks in Europe for full Blockchain banking.

In Bitcoin Era, Euro Still Grappling with Counterfeiters

2016-07-11 01:20 PM | Jacob J

The European Union has released a new €50 note with advanced security features as a measure to fight counterfeiting. Unlike its multiple fiat counterparts, counterfeiting is not a problem with Bitcoin.

2016-06-24 02:10 PM | Alisa Tciriulnikova

On a mission to demystify digital currencies and Blockchain technology, a New York-based Global Blockchain Consortium Agentic expands into Europe opening its office in Paris, France.

Can The European Central Bank Go DAO? How Blockchain Will Help Europe

2016-05-27 04:26 PM | Benedict Herudek

Can the European Central Bank become a decentralized autonomous organization?

Bitcoin on Wheels: How We Took Part in European Bitcoin Tour

2016-05-16 03:45 PM | Hashflare

Strictly speaking, we just provided our moral and financial support to it. The members of the expedition, held this year from February 26 to March 8, were journalists of the “Govorit i Pokazyvaet” production studio and BitNovosti web-site, who paid all their travel expenses only with cryptocurrency.

The Blockchain Revolution: 10 European Fintech Startups to Watch in 2016

2016-05-10 04:00 PM | Alisa Tciriulnikova

NexusLab, Zurich-based business platform, has gathered 10 teams to develop new applications of blockchain technologies in different industries; half of startups are from Nordics.

Bitstamp: The First Licensed Bitcoin Exchange of Europe

2016-05-05 03:04 PM | Jacob J

Bitstamp has received a license from Luxembourg to operate as a payment institution, making it Europe’s first licensed bitcoin exchange.

European Parliament Takes Initiative to Put Cryptocurrency, Blockchain on Fast Track

2016-04-17 12:26 PM | Niall Maye

Things are moving quickly in Europe at the moment in regards to cryptocurrency and the Blockchain

2016-04-16 02:10 PM | Iyke Aru

Having been successful in the US and beyond, Bitwage Payroll for Individuals (BPI) is ripe for Europe.

Consumer Appetite for Digital Wallets Grows in Europe

2016-04-15 02:11 PM | Niall Maye

Aimia has released a new research into consumer appetite for digital wallets in Europe. Its findings show that the interest has grown by 5% from last year to 31% of Europeans being likely to use a digital wallet on their mobile device now.

Bitcoin In The Time Of Negative Interest Rates

2016-04-12 03:20 PM | Jacob J

The Central Banks of Japan and Europe have imposed negative interest rates on deposits. Would these blunt monetary tools of Central Bankers be effective if bitcoin adoption becomes widespread?

European Council’s Bitcoin Regulation: Blessing or Curse?

2016-02-21 11:26 AM | Iyke Aru

The regulation of virtual currencies by the European Council creates unduly burden on exchanges, but at the same time adds legitimacy to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

European Central Bank Now Loves the Blockchain

2016-02-20 02:40 PM | Amelia Tomasicchio

The European Central Bank (ECB) says it is testing the blockchain technology to improve bank security payment systems and for other purposes.

European Union Wants to Surveil not Regulate Bitcoin

2016-01-26 02:30 PM | Neer Varshney

EU says virtual currencies are too new and hyped, little is known to justify risks associated with them.

2016-01-23 12:35 PM | Neer Varshney

CoinTelegraph enquires into the public hearing on virtual currencies by European Union.

2015-12-09 10:55 AM | Martin Rojko

The world’s first Worldcoin ATM has just been installed in the Slovak capital of Bratislava.

2015-12-06 04:35 PM | Marco E. G. Maltese

Some people could learn about Bitcoin the hard way, as new wave of Bitcoin ransomware floods Italian emails.

2015-11-17 10:50 AM | Stefano Capaccioli

On October 22, 2015, the European Court of Justice ruled that Bitcoin is a means of payment and its exchange is exempt from VAT in a landmark ruling.

2015-11-08 12:18 PM | Joseph Young

Europe-based bitcoin services provider Cashila has recently released a Bitwage-like Euro-to-Bitcoin payroll system, allowing European employees to request their wages to be paid in bitcoin

2015-12-09 10:55 AM | Martin Rojko

The world’s first Worldcoin ATM has just been installed in the Slovak capital of Bratislava.

2015-10-05 09:14 AM | Evander Smart

The new global Bitcoin consumer ATM Mecca has shifted to Eastern Europe near the hotly-contested military crossroads of the Ukraine.

2015-09-18 03:01 PM | Erin Lace

2015-02-28 09:11 PM | George Samman

2015-11-08 12:18 PM | Joseph Young

Europe-based bitcoin services provider Cashila has recently released a Bitwage-like Euro-to-Bitcoin payroll system, allowing European employees to request their wages to be paid in bitcoin

2015-11-17 10:50 AM | Stefano Capaccioli

On October 22, 2015, the European Court of Justice ruled that Bitcoin is a means of payment and its exchange is exempt from VAT in a landmark ruling.

2015-07-14 01:04 PM | Guest Author

2015-10-26 09:12 AM | Brian Cohen

CoinTelegraph highlights some recent events overlooked by the Bitcoin industry that immediately precipitated the announcement including an FBI “playbook” and European seizure survey.

2015-12-06 04:35 PM | Marco E. G. Maltese

Some people could learn about Bitcoin the hard way, as new wave of Bitcoin ransomware floods Italian emails.

2014-10-03 06:28 PM | Diana Ngo

2014-10-07 11:01 AM | William Suberg

Swedish payment processor Klarna has announced the test phase of its Bitcoin implementation following a review of its stance on the digital currency.

2014-06-09 11:00 AM | Armand Tanzarian

Bitcoin regulations in Europe.

2015-02-04 02:42 PM | Cheryl Hulseapple

Large European companies may eye Bitcoin as an option for securing their data and keeping it private from the United States, reports the Logistics Viewpoints blog.

2014-07-30 09:22 PM | JP Williams

BitcoinATM is looking to be a major player in the altcoin ATM scene. They have recently started the operation of multiple Bitcoin/Litecoin/DogeCoin two-way ATMs.

2014-06-28 12:06 PM | Bogdan Ulm

The Journal (Il Giornale) is the first newspaper in Italy and in Europe who accepts payments in Bitcoin.

2016-09-14 11:40 AM | Guest Author

The market for Blockchain applications in energy sector is many times larger than it is for financial sector.

2014-09-29 02:35 PM | Armand Tanzarian

Anycoin Direct, a cryptocurrency trading platform that integrates with many of the continent’s payment systems to allow customers from all over Europe to buy and sell a variety of cryptocoins.

2016-05-16 03:45 PM | Hashflare

2014-03-25 10:36 PM | Michael K. Hamilton

At a speech in Rome yesterday, Yves Mersch of the European Central Bank reiterated the bank’s stance on cryptocurrencies from 2012, but warned that such currencies should not be ignored.

2016-01-23 12:35 PM | Neer Varshney

CoinTelegraph enquires into the public hearing on virtual currencies by European Union.

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