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25.02 / 23:39

Law Europe European Union proof-of-work European Parliament postpones crypto bill vote over proof-of-work

The parliament of the European Union is delaying a vote on a framework aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies amid concerns over proof-of-work mining.

24.02 / 01:05

regulation Europe European Union AML 2024 EU members reportedly plan for AML watchdog to oversee crypto firms by 2024

The European Commission, in coordination with other authorities, reportedly plans to have its financial watchdog group potentially oversee illicit transactions at crypto firms.

23.02 / 13:53

Europe Germany-Led Group Wants a New EU Watchdog to Regulate Crypto Firms

The European Union is planning to dote its planned anti-money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog with powers related to oversight over cryptoasset businesses, according to "people familiar with the matter." The designed authority is to be launched in 2024 and become fully operational two years later.

22.02 / 15:07

business Europe Funding UK government approved BitPanda to provide crypto custody with the acquisition of FCA-approved Trustology

BitPanda, a Viena-based crypto exchange platform has made its maiden acquisition in the form of United Kingdom-based Trustology, a crypto custodian and wallet service provider for an undisclosed amount.

22.02 / 12:33

Europe economics Coronavirus recovery Supply Disruptions Add to Inflation, Undermine Recovery in Europe

Kristalina Georgieva is Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Oya Celasun is Assistant Director in the European Department and leads the surveillance of the German economy, and Alfred Kammer is the Director of the European Department at the IMF.

18.02 / 16:37

Adoption Europe Asia Survey Financial More Investors Enter Crypto But Keep Multiple Financial Service Providers - Survey

Crypto ownership is on the rise, but investors are not abandoning traditional financial services as a result of their intensifying interest in cryptoassets. On the contrary, crypto investors are more likely to use multiple financial services providers than the general population is, suggests a recent report by global business intelligence firm Morning Consult.

16.02 / 21:55

business Investments Europe Bitcoin International Fidelity International launches Bitcoin ETP on Deutsche Boerse

Major financial services firm Fidelity International will be listing a Bitcoin exchange-traded product on the SIX Swiss Exchange and Germany’s Xetra digital stock exchange.

12.02 / 12:47

business Adoption Europe Bitcoin Hungary's central bank chief wants EU-wide crypto trading and mining ban

György Matolcsy, Governor of the Hungarian National Bank, has proposed a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency trading and mining operations across the European Union.

12.02 / 06:59

Adoption Europe Reddit Bitcoin Redditor stashes away BTC worth $100 for 100 years in public library

There’s never a dull day in Bitcoin (BTC) land. Despite that markets calling for a lull, the creative Bitcoin community always has cause for amusement.

11.02 / 08:23

Blockchain Adoption Europe European Union digital euro EU finance chief says digital euro bill coming in early 2023

The European Commission has announced that a bill for a digital euro will be proposed in 2023.

06.02 / 08:19

Blockchain Adoption Europe Are NFTs an animal to be regulated? A European approach to decentralization, Part 1

Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are constantly in the news. NFT platforms are springing up like mushrooms and champions are emerging, such as OpenSea. It is a real platform economy that is emerging, like those in which YouTube or Booking.com gained a foothold. But it is a very young economy — one that is struggling to understand the legal issues that apply to it.

05.02 / 20:59

Europe Winter Olympics Portugal's government approves lithium mining despite protests, concerns

The race for lithium in Portugal has reached its pinnacle.

29.01 / 14:17

Art Europe Europe's far-right meets in Madrid for two-day summit led by Spain's Vox

The two-day summit organised by Vox, Spain's far-right party that keeps gaining traction in the southern European country, gathered a strong lineup of the continent's nationalist, populist and illiberal politicians.

28.01 / 13:02

regulation Europe Bitcoin politician Belgian MP becomes first European politician to accept salary in Bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC) craze among lawmakers has reached the Belgian parliament now, as Brussels member of parliament Christophe De Beukelaer became the first European politician to convert his salary to Bitcoin.

27.01 / 19:55

cryptocurrency Europe Tax Romania, Latvia Mull Changes To Crypto Regulations, Taxes

Romania and Latvia are among the latest European countries to launch analytical work on updating their respective regulations for the cryptoasset and blockchain industry. In Romania's case, this could potentially mean increasing national taxes on crypto-related operations and transactions. In Latvia, the government aims to intensify its anti-money laundering (AML) efforts.

25.01 / 08:25

Europe restrictions COVID-19 in Europe: Germany maintains restrictions as Omicron infections keep rising

Several countries in Europe are still registering a record number of COVID-19 infections this week — here is our summary of the situation across the continent.

18.01 / 16:33

business Europe Banks expansion BitMEX execs reveal EU expansion with German bank acquisition

Founded by BitMEX Group CEO Alexander Höptner and CFO Stephan Lutz, BXM Operations AG announced today its plans to acquire Bankhaus von der Heydt, one of the oldest banks in Europe, to create a regulated crypto one-stop-shop in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

14.01 / 09:51

Europe Time COVID in Europe: Norway partially lifts ban on serving alcohol as UK cuts self-isolation time

Europe is once again seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases — here is our summary of the measures being taken across the continent.

08.01 / 21:53

Europe Deaths COVID in Europe: UK deaths pass 150,000 as Germany plans to further restrict bars and restaurants

Europe is once again seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases — here is our summary of the measures being taken across the continent.

07.01 / 22:45

Europe NATO NATO must be prepared for 'failure' of Ukraine-Russia dialogue, says Stoltenberg

NATO must be prepared for the failure of dialogue between Russia and the West, the organisation's secretary-general said on Friday amid continuing tensions at the Ukrainian border.

07.01 / 17:13

Ethereum Europe Bitcoin Drop Bitcoin, Ethereum Could Benefit If Stocks Drop After Fed Tightening – Strategist

Contrary to popular belief, the two largest cryptocurrencies bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) could benefit from a tightening of monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve (Fed), Mike McGlone has argued in a new note.

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