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15.12 / 13:55

regulation Europe MICA France may oblige crypto platforms to obtain licenses

Following the global trend of tightening the crypto regulation in the aftermath of recent market failures, France may reassess its eased regime of licensing for digital asset providers. That would challenge the nation’s efforts to present itself as one of the most pro-crypto countries in Europe.

14.12 / 17:51

Adoption Europe data The Netherlands tops new survey as the most metaverse-ready country

The metaverse and digital reality experiences are barreling toward consumers, whether they are ready or not. However, there are certain places in the world that are more ready to embrace a digital future from a technological standpoint.

02.12 / 18:57

Law Europe European Union Court How NFT court summons could change the legal landscape

RBB Lab, a technology development firm based in the Republic of San Marino, has utilized nonfungible token (NFT) technology to issue a court summons to a former employee and a contractor.

30.11 / 17:01

Government Adoption Europe Bitcoin European Central Bank blasts Bitcoin —community responds

In light of the recent FTX collapse and liquidity scandal, regulators in the European Union have joined other global lawmakers in a push for more clear guidelines and regulations on cryptos.

15.11 / 16:37

Adoption Europe Ukraine pro-crypto groups announce Web3 roadmap

A group of pro-crypto Ukrainian lawmakers, Blockchain4Ukraine, and the citizen group Virtual Assets of Ukraine (VAU) revealed a joint roadmap for promoting and developing Web3 in the country. The document was signed by its co-authors on Nov. 14, according to regional media.

09.11 / 13:27

regulation Europe European Union MICA Stefan Berger explains the reason behind the delay in MiCA voting

As the Plenary vote for the landmark Pan-European crypto legislation, Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), has been rescheduled from the end of 2022 to February 2023, Stefan Berger believes that to be a matter of technical necessity.

08.11 / 12:19

Adoption Binance Europe European Union MiCA legislation good news for crypto players: Binance Europe VP

Smaller cryptocurrency exchanges and start-ups could benefit from the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) regulation, according to Martin Bruncko, Binance’s executive vice president of Europe.

07.11 / 17:03

Adoption Europe ATM Bitcoin Crypto Adoption: Number of Bitcoin ATMs in Canada Jumps 28% in One Year

The number of bitcoin (BTC) automated teller machines (ATMs) in Canada went up nearly 28% in a year and almost 190% in two years, according to data provided by Coin ATM Radar.

31.10 / 01:01

Adoption Europe European Union The state of crypto in Northern Europe: Hostile Scandinavia and vibrant Baltics

Despite the turbulence that broke out in the crypto market this summer, there is an important long-term marker that should be considered in any complex assessment — the combination of adoption and regulation. The latest report by EUBlockchain Observatory, named “EU Blockchain Ecosystem Developments,” tries to measure this combination within the European Union, combining the data on each and every member country from Portugal to Slovakia.

28.10 / 17:01

business Binance Europe Binance still serving Russians while seeking clarity on EU crypto sanctions

In the weeks following new sanctions from the European Union, Binance has kept its doors open for non-sanctioned Russian nationals, but that does not mean that the firm isn't complying with EU sanctions, according to Binance’s newly-appointed sanctions executive.

22.10 / 13:51

Europe Spain overtakes El Salvador to become third largest crypto ATM hub

The European country of Spain is officially home to the third-largest network of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency ATMs after the United States and Canada.

20.10 / 11:23

Europe Asia Bitcoin Russian users are welcomed by crypto exchanges in Kazakhstan, but there’s a catch

Some cryptocurrency exchanges continue onboarding Russian nationals despite the latest Western sanctions against Russia, but not without certain restrictions.

18.10 / 12:31

regulation Europe European Union lawmakers EU Commissioner urges lawmakers to hurry up with crypto regulations

While the European Union proceeds with smoothly passing its landmark crypto framework, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), through the legislation phases, its financial services chief urges the American counterparts to keep in step to ensure the forthcoming regulations will be global, not local.

16.10 / 16:19

business Adoption Europe Swiss The state of crypto in Western Europe: Swiss powerhouse and French unicorns

13.10 / 17:43

event Europe Bitcoin Bitcoin to become 'trusted means of exchange' in EU: Bitcoin Amsterdam 2022

With inflation becoming a bigger problem as time goes on, Bitcoin may become a better and more trusted means of exchange in Europe, according to politician Nigel Farage.

06.10 / 16:53

regulation Europe European Union Cross-border EU regulators ban cross-border payments from Russian crypto accounts

In a statement released on Oct. 6, the European Union introduced another set of sanctions against Russia due to the prolonged and recently escalated conflict in Ukraine.

30.09 / 05:01

Government Law Europe Us Crypto Regulation The 'Brussels Effect' wields real influence over US crypto regulation

The right to privacy is enshrined in many legal traditions around the world. In the United States, it’s protected by the Fourth Amendment; in the European Union, it falls under Article 8 of the European Convention for Human Rights. While definitions differ between jurisdictions, most of us have a right to a reasonable expectation of privacy for our correspondence, in our homes and about our persons.

29.09 / 16:41

business Europe marketing Bitcoin Crypto startup to save iconic fiat money sculpture with 1M euros funding

The paths of traditional finance and the cryptocurrency industry have intersected again, with a crypto startup coming to save the iconic Euro monument in Frankfurt.

25.09 / 21:25

Government Law Stablecoin Europe Stablecoin adoption MiCA is already stifling stablecoin adoption in the EU

The digital asset landscape in the European Union is evolving ahead of the passage of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation framework that aims to instill regulatory clarity around crypto assets. While well-intentioned, the current structure of MiCA may throttle innovation. But if a revised version of this policy passes, it could see the European Union become one of the leaders in the digital payment space. If not, then there is a genuine possibility of the continent falling behind.

22.09 / 15:51

business Europe coinbase Coinbase enters the Netherlands with central bank approval

The United States-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase continues its aggressive expansion in Europe, with the latest regulatory approval coming from the land of tulips.

21.09 / 21:29

business Blockchain Europe services Societe Generale launches custodial services for crypto fund managers

According to a new press release on Wednesday, Société Générale, one of the largest investment banks in Europe, said that it would be expanding its cryptocurrency asset management services through its Security Services subsidiary. Clients who are digital asset fund managers can now elect to have Société Générale as their fund custodian, valuator and liability managers. The tools are designed to facilitate the addition of cryptocurrencies into institutional investors' portfolios.

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