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05.09 / 12:01

Europe UK Unit trusts/OEICs BNY european equity BNY Mellon IM launches Article 8 long-term European equity fund

Sasha Evers (pictured) is head of retail intermediary distribution for Europe at BNY Mellon Investment Management

04.09 / 21:03

CBDC regulation Europe ECB Euro digital euro Digital euro can ward off a host of private payment service ills: ECB official

The European Central Bank (ECB) is quite happy with the European Commission's (EC) legislative proposals for the digital euro. ECB executive board member Fabio Panetta told the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs in a speech on Sept. 4 that the proposals “put Europe at the forefront of advanced economies” in CBDC development, potentially heading off private dominance of the financial sector and the ills that implies.

03.09 / 10:33

Blockchain defi wallet Europe banking Web3’s Swiss Army knife of personal finance Changex joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

Decentralized finance (DeFi) gave birth to a wide range of financial services that aim to challenge what traditional finance (TradFi) offers. However, the user experience persists as a major issue hindering the widespread adoption of DeFi apps and solutions. For years, the DeFi ecosystem has been seeking an entry point that can onboard the next wave of users to decentralized apps.

01.09 / 16:21

Europe UK IBM digital euro Crypto users Today in Crypto: 5-Country Joint Advisory Report Warns About Russian Malware Targeting Crypto Users, IBM Shares 5 Points for Success of Digital Euro

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31.08 / 23:41

CBDC Adoption Digital Currency Europe European Union digital euro guidance IBM offers guidance for successful implementation of digital euro

IBM has some ideas about what it will take to make the digital euro a success, which it shared in a recent blog post. It suggested five items for designers to help the European Central Bank (ECB) digital currency “enter the highly competitive, multifaceted, and heterogeneous payments landscape in the Eurozone.”

30.08 / 20:05

Government Law regulation Europe Analysis European Union Opinion crypto rules MiCA: The good, the bad and the ugly of the EU’s crypto rules

While United States regulators such as Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler make bad-faith claims that “there’s been clarity for years” when it comes to cryptocurrency, the European Union took real action in April when it passed the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. While imperfect, it was a crucial move in the right direction for our industry and a signal to the U.S. that it will be left behind if it continues to stand still and rely on antiquated regulations.

29.08 / 10:07

Adoption ETF Europe European Union ESG Bitcoin spot bitcoin Jacobi spot Bitcoin ETF classed as ‘environmental investing’ by issuer

The first-ever spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched on the European market has been classed as an Article 8 fund by its issuer firm, London-based Jacobi Asset Management. Funds included under Article 8 of the European Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SDFR) are those that “promote environmental and/or social characteristics.”

28.08 / 14:21

business Twitter Europe Google privacy European Union data Updates Google updates service policies to comply with EU regulations

Google plans to update some of its service policies in order to comply with the European Digital Services Act (DSA) according to a blog post on Aug. 24.

25.08 / 22:03

Blockchain Binance solana Europe coinbase Usd Coin Crypto Biz: Coinbase-Circle re-alignment, Binance fiat hurdles, and USDC at Shopify

Global regulatory landscapes are once again proving to be a turning point for crypto companies, demanding constant adaptation to navigate shallow regulatory waters across the world, particularly in the United States.

25.08 / 20:37

Adoption Payments Europe European Union ECB Euro digital euro services Spanish central bank official talks about private payment services in era of digital euro

Deputy governor of the Bank of Spain Margarita Delgado spoke to university students and others about the introduction of the digital euro in Pamplona on Aug. 25. Looking into a future through the lens of the recent European Commission’s recently proposed digital euro legislative plan, she spoke at length about how private payment solutions will interact with the digital euro and its infrastructure.

25.08 / 10:05

regulation Europe European Union Agency Spain launches AI regulation agency in bid to become industry leader

Spain became one of the first countries in the European Union to establish its own task force for regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA) should guarantee, along with the national digital strategy, that the AI development in the country will be "inclusive, sustainable, and citizen-centered."

24.08 / 14:07

Adoption Europe Africa Lightning Network lightning Bitcoin Bitcoin gains Bitcoin gains traction in West Africa with educational drive

Bitcoin (BTC) adoption in West Africa is dominated by Nigeria, the crypto powerhouse and the region’s economic engine. But against a backdrop of anti-French sentiment, Bitcoin educational efforts are also bubbling away in French-speaking West Africa.

23.08 / 13:57

Law Adoption regulation Europe European Union Smart Contracts EU Data Act smart contract ‘kill switch’ brings uncertainty

On June 28, the European Council and Parliament achieved a political consensus on the Data Act, which moves the legislation regarding non-personal data closer to fruition.

23.08 / 08:03

Europe BlackRock Federal Reserve funds ETFs LSEG Lipper money market funds money market LSEG Lipper: Money market funds top European flows tables in July

Beyond bond and money market funds, all other asset types faced outflows for the month.

22.08 / 10:57

Binance Europe Euro European Central Bank Withdrawals Customers SEPA-related Issues Affect Euro Withdrawals for Binance Cryptocurrency Exchange Customers in Europe – What's Going On?

Binance cryptocurrency exchange customers in Europe reportedly encountered problems with fiat withdrawals due to Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transfer issues.

21.08 / 14:53

business Binance Europe Bitcoin Withdrawals Binance limits withdrawals in Europe, cites payment processor issues

Binance cryptocurrency exchange customers are allegedly facing troubles with fiat withdrawals in Europe due to issues related to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) transfers.

16.08 / 13:21

Europe US Bank of America Tech Recession BofA: European recessionary fears remain as managers bet against global downturn

Earnings per share is widely expected to drop across the continent (89%), with those viewing European equities as overvalued rising to a three-year high at net 29%.

16.08 / 13:15

Adoption Europe European Union From the U.S. to Japan, regulators are beginning to embrace crypto

When it comes to cryptocurrency/blockchain regulation, considerable attention has been focused, this past year, on the United States' action (or inaction). But the U.S. is not the world, just one important player, and crypto, from its beginnings, has been a global enterprise.

16.08 / 12:05

Adoption ETF SEC Europe European Union Bitcoin spot bitcoin approved NOT Spot Bitcoin ETF approved, but not in the US

In the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s The Market Report, analyst Marcel Pechman discusses the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved in the European Union, which went live on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange on Aug. 15. Despite the seemingly unconventional choice of the Guernsey regulator for its constitution, the fund’s listing on Euronext suggests a strategic maneuver, though its meager 1 million euro launch and unfamiliar management casts a shadow over its appeal.

15.08 / 18:31

BTC ETF Europe spot bitcoin EU’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Goes Live On EuroNext Amsterdam Exchange

London-based Jacobi Asset Management has announced the release of Europe’s first spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) which will be listed on the EuroNext Amsterdam Exchange.

11.08 / 19:53

Adoption Europe us government Bitcoin Bitcoin Price US gov’t debt downgraded — Huge news for Bitcoin?

On this week’s episode of Macro Markets, Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explores the United States debt downgrade by Fitch Ratings. According to Pechman, this change signaled diminished confidence in the U.S. government’s ability to handle its fiscal responsibilities.

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