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06.10 / 13:25

Europe MICA ESMA consultation EU’s Securities Regulator Publishes Consultation Paper Ahead of MiCA

The European Union financial markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a second consultation paper on the Markets in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.

06.10 / 10:53

regulation Europe European Union United Nations UNESCO and Netherlands design AI supervision project for the EU

The United Nations and the Dutch government announced plans for the creation of a framework for the ethical supervision of artificial intelligence (AI).

06.10 / 09:17

regulation Europe European Union MICA ESMA consultation European regulator publishes second consultation on MiCA

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s markets regulator, released a second consultative paper on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) mandates on Oct. 5.

04.10 / 17:11

Crime Europe DApp UK Bitcoin TradFi Today in Crypto: Yield Protocol Shutting Down, Wirex Reveals App Chain Connecting DeFi & TradFi, Montréal Exchange Announces BTC Futures Contracts

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04.10 / 12:41

Technology regulation Europe European Union Quantum Computing EU to assess export controls on AI tech and semiconductor chips

The European Commission is conducting risk assessments and considering export controls on “critical technology areas,” including artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies, according to a press release from the ommission.

04.10 / 12:41

Government Blockchain regulation Europe European Union BIS Bitcoin BIS, EU central banks building data platform to track crypto, DeFi flows

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has developed a proof-of-concept (PoC) for a system tracking on-chain and off-chain transactions from cryptocurrency exchanges and public blockchains, including Bitcoin.

03.10 / 19:57

Ethereum XRP Europe Bitcoin Time Bitcoin drives digital asset inflows for the first time in 6 weeks: Report

Cryptocurrency assets experienced inflows for the first time in six weeks from Sept. 22 to 28, according to the latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report from European digital assets management firm CoinShares.

02.10 / 13:25

Blockchain Europe Cloud Services Podcast Hashing It Out Hashing It Out: What happens when cloud meets Web3?

Cointelegraph’s Hashing It Out podcast talks to Howie Jiang, Web3 chief solution architect at Tencent Cloud Europe, and Fakhul Miah from Elastos about how crypto can take advantage of cloud technology. The two firms recently announced a partnership to “accelerate the Web3 space.“

29.09 / 19:15

CBDC Adoption Digital Currency Europe European Union Euro Georgia preparing limited live CBDC pilot, considering Ripple among tech providers

The National Bank of Georgia (NBG) has announced that it will advance its research on a digital lari central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a limited-access live pilot environment. Nine companies, including Ripple Labs, will take part in the project, and one of them will be selected to move forward to the next stage of testing.

29.09 / 13:25

ETF regulation Europe CoinShares Bitcoin NOT CoinShares says US not lagging in crypto adoption and regulation

European cryptocurrency investment firm CoinShares is optimistic about cryptocurrency regulation in the United States as the firm enters the new market.

29.09 / 10:19

regulation Europe Gemini European Union MICA Gemini to halt operations in the Netherlands by mid-November

New York-headquartered crypto exchange Gemini has decided to quit the Netherlands, following in the footsteps of crypto giant Binance. The company cites its inability to meet regulators’ requirements but says it intends to return to the Dutch market.

28.09 / 11:31

Europe BlackRock Investment trusts People moves BlackRock adds Alexandra Dangoor to Greater Europe trust management

Dangoor has worked in the BlackRock fundamental European equity team as an analyst since 2019.

28.09 / 05:45

Binance regulation Europe Euro Binance urges users to convert Euros to USDT after Paysafe debank

Crypto exchange Binance has urged users to convert their Euros into Tether (USDT) before the end of October, after losing the support of its banking partner.

27.09 / 07:43

Europe economics Bank of England UK US Recession 2024 Peterson Institute: UK economy to decline in 2023 and 2024 as US and eurozone grow

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, worse than analysts had predicted and continuing a trend of weak economic growth in the UK.

26.09 / 18:54

Blockchain Ethereum Stablecoin defi Europe European Union Euro Circle launches native euro stablecoin on Stellar

Stablecoin issuer Circle has launched a Stellar network version of its euro-backed stablecoin, EURC, according to a Sept. 26 announcement. EURC was previously only available on the Ethereum and Avalanche networks.

26.09 / 17:17

Europe Kraken License services Kraken Expands Presence in Europe, Obtains EU E-Money License to Offer Services in Spain and Ireland

Kraken moves toward a wider European presence with key regulatory steps in Spain and Ireland after it obtained an EU e-money license.

26.09 / 14:37

business Investments Europe European Union French telecom group invests millions in local AI industry

The French telecommunications group Iliad announced on Sept. 26 that it has plans to invest millions to build up the local French artificial intelligence (AI) industry.

22.09 / 20:33

business Europe coinbase FTX Derivatives Coinbase sought FTX Europe acquisition after bankruptcy: Report

Crypto exchange Coinbase attempted to acquire FTX Europe twice since it filed for bankruptcy in November 2022, hoping to broaden its derivatives business overseas. The company, however, has decided not to go forward with the deal, Cointelegraph has learned.

22.09 / 14:21

business Adoption Investments Europe cryptocurrency investment Index Funds Crypto investment firm CoinShares opens hedge fund division for US investors

Major European cryptocurrency asset manager CoinShares is launching a hedge fund division in the United States despite the country’s tough crypto regulation climate.

22.09 / 11:39

Adoption regulation Europe European Union global crypto community EU Parliament research recommends non-EU nations tighten crypto regulation

The European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) highlighted the need for tighter oversight from non-European Union regulators to ensure greater stability and development in the global cryptocurrency market.

21.09 / 16:25

Stablecoin Binance regulation Europe European Union MICA compliance Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe, citing MiCA compliance

An executive at cryptocurrency exchange Binance said in a public hearing with the European Banking Authority (EBA) that it plans to delist stablecoins for the European market by June 2024.

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