They said that 2020 was the year of DeFi. Perhaps 2021 should be the year of DeFi’s sensible regulation.
European Union News

EU cryptocurrency regulations have yet to be unified, but individual institutions like the European Central Bank and the central banks of separate governments have made different statements about the legal status of cryptocurrencies. The European Central Bank’s official position on cryptocurrency is a recommendation not to use them until the establishment of specific cryptocurrency laws for the EU. Cryptocurrencies are a subject of the EU’s anti-money laundering laws, so the EU cryptocurrency exchanges are obliged to identify users and track suspicious transactions. Certain countries in the European Union have their own cryptocurrency regulations. For example, Germany defines a cryptocurrency as a private currency/non-governmental currency. Also, the EU does not provide strict regulations on ICOs and different states have their own ways of handling them.
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In a recent interview, Lagarde said that Bitcoin has been used to conduct "funny business" and "totally reprehensible money laundering activity."
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2021 & 2022 touted to be the most important years for the development of CBDCs
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When it comes to crypto regulation, the United States is falling further behind more progressive and visionary nations.
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CBDCs are one of the major topics in crypto this year, and the experts that Cointelegraph spoke to have a lot to say about it.
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Lowering CO2 emissions and lessening carbon-intensive approaches are the essential goals in global efforts to fight climate change.
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Romania is the first EU country to use a voting reporting tool that is based on blockchain technology for national elections.
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Europe's largest economy is looking to pave the way for securities trading on the blockchain.
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European Union doubles down on commitment to investing in blockchain technology.
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Nobody seems to be in a rush to digitize the euro, but that could change given increasing global competition.
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True innovations are a serious problem for traditional financial institutions, but fintech and crypto startups have the solution.
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The director of the OECD’s tax center has revealed that the organization expects to release a tax reporting standard for crypto assets by the end of next year.
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“At that point in time we will make the decision as to whether or not we go forward with the digital euro.”
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Everyday investors in the Netherlands can now invest in crypto, thanks to company's new registration.
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Analysts have been categorizing blockchain projects worldwide into a “periodic table” that allows for a granular analysis of the technology’s inroads into global trade.
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