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28.04 / 11:29

CBDC Adoption regulation Europe European Union Euro digital euro European bankers on digital euro: 'ECB has no interest in users’ personal data'

As the various stakeholders within the European Union continue to research the potential of a single central bank digital currency (CBDC), the representatives of both private and public banking institutions share their opinion on the digital euro.

27.04 / 17:01

business Government regulation Trading Europe Belgian crypto platform Bit4You suspends operations after CoinLoan halts activity

Belgian cryptocurrency trading platform Bit4You has suspended all operations, including withdrawals, amid an insolvency investigation of one of its key partners.

26.04 / 15:45

Blockchain ETF Europe Apple Galaxy Digital Bitcoin Today in Crypto: Bitpanda Joins Hands with Raiffeisenlandesbank, Galaxy Digital to Develop ETPs with DWS, China Expands CBDC on WeChat, NEAR Goes Live as Blockchain Operating System

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25.04 / 17:53

business Government Europe European Union AI companies EU data watchdog warns of ‘hell on Earth’ scenario for US AI companies

Europe’s data watchdog, Wojciech Wiewiórowski, predicts a sour predicament for United States-based artificial intelligence (AI) companies currently being investigated for alleged GDPR violations.

25.04 / 03:49

regulation Europe European Union MICA tracking France mulls fast-tracking registered crypto firms to new EU rules

A “fast track” option for licensed crypto firms in France to get regulated under the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) laws has been mulled by the country’s financial regulator.

24.04 / 20:13

business regulation Europe European Union compliance German regulators launch inquiry into ChatGPT GDPR compliance

OpenAI faces another hurdle in its quest to continue doing business in the European Union as German authorities have launched an inquiry into the company’s privacy practices and GDPR compliance.

20.04 / 13:59

Law Adoption Europe European Union What’s next for EU’s crypto industry as European Parliament passes MiCA?

On April 20, the European Parliament voted to pass the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, the European Union’s main legislative proposal to oversee the crypto industry in its member countries.

20.04 / 11:27

regulation Europe European Union MICA The European Parliament adopts crypto-focused MiCA legislation

After two consecutive delays, the European Parliament has finally conducted the final vote on the Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, known as MiCA. Now the legislation, introduced for the first time in 2020, should grant approval from the European Council to be published as an effective regulation.

20.04 / 10:39

Adoption Europe Decentralized Exchange exchanges Crypto exchange BitGet seals Lithuanian crypto registration

Cryptocurrency trading platform BitGet has officially registered as a service provider in Lithuania, allowing the Seychelles-based firm to operate in the European country.

19.04 / 21:57

regulation Europe banking services Financial Crypto financial services provider Januar receives full Danish payments license

Danish startup Januar announced April 19 that it has received a Payment Institution License from the country’s Financial Supervisory Authority (DFSA). The license will allow Januar to conduct business in the 30 European Economic Area markets, whereas it only served Danish companies under its previous limited permission.

19.04 / 20:09

CBDC Adoption Europe European Union ECB Euro digital euro NOT European Parliament report recommends researching, but not launching, digital euro

An analytical paper released by the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs has given the digital euro a mixed review. The title of the paper summed up its position: “Digital Euro: When in doubt, abstain (but be prepared).”

19.04 / 06:45

business Facebook Europe Google European Union EU sets up research hub to analyze Big Tech's AI algorithms

The European Commission has launched a new research unit that will investigate the impact of the algorithms made and used by prominent online platforms and search engines such as Facebook and Google.

18.04 / 18:47

business defi regulation Europe European Union Kraken Bitcoin Kraken receives virtual asset service provider authorization in Ireland ahead of MiCA vote

Payward Europe Solutions, an Irish subsidiary of Kraken registered in Dublin, was awarded virtual asset service provider (VASP) authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland on April 18.

14.04 / 15:37

Stablecoin Adoption Europe Tether European Union Usd Coin Future Crypto in Europe: Economist breaks down MiCA and future of stablecoins

In October 2022, the European Union finalized the text of its regulatory framework called Markets in Crypto-Assets or MiCA. The final vote on the new regulation is scheduled for April 19, 2023, meaning the days of an unregulated crypto market in the EU may soon be over. The MiCA regulations introduce clear guidelines for handling cryptocurrencies and consumer protection, and divide crypto assets into different sectors, each subject to specific rules.

13.04 / 13:41

Government Law Adoption Europe European Union First of many? How Italy’s ChatGPT ban could trigger a wave of AI regulation

Italy has recently made headlines by becoming the first Western country to ban the popular artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot ChatGPT.

12.04 / 17:33

regulation Europe FTX Court Bankruptcy Swiss Swiss court gives green light for FTX to sell its European arm

According to bankruptcy cryptocurrency exchange FTX, a court in Switzerland has approved a petition allowing the firm to potentially sell its European business.

12.04 / 07:03

Government Europe virtual reality Survey Research augmented reality consultation France's Metaverse consultation seeks input on alternative to tech ‘giants’

The French government is seeking public comment on the Metaverse, or what it’s calling the “virtual immersive universe,” to shape "a French strategy" for the up and coming sector and offer an alternative to the "international giants."

07.04 / 13:19

Adoption regulation wallet Europe European Union identity data privacy Europe’s digital ID wallet — Easy for users or a data privacy nightmare?

On March 15, the European Parliament voted 418 to 103 (with 24 abstentions) in favor of negotiating a mandate for talks with the European Union member states about revising the new European Digital Identity (eID) framework and creating the “European Digital Identity Wallet,” also known as EUDI Wallet or EU wallet.

06.04 / 18:11

business Blockchain regulation Europe European Union boost Germany plans to issue electronic shares on blockchain, boost startups

The German government is pushing for more welcoming regulations for startups working with financial innovation in the country, according to the newly drafted legislation of the "Future Finance Act" introduced by the finance ministry on April 5.

05.04 / 17:27

Law regulation Europe ECB Crypto firms needs to be 'supervisable', says ECB board member

Elizabeth McCaul, a supervisory board member of the European Central Bank (ECB), has called for additional oversight of crypto firms operating in a borderless state outside typical attempts at supervision.

04.04 / 11:17

business Blockchain Europe Environment bonds European banks launch ‘sustainable’ blockchain platform for digital bonds

Two banks from Sweden and France announced the launch of a new digital bond platform built on blockchain technology. The platform will enable institutional clients to issue, trade, and settle bonds digitally, providing a more efficient and secure process compared to traditional methods.

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