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11.03 / 12:05

Law Europe European Union AML consolidation Consolidation and centralization: How Europe’s new AML regulation will affect crypto

According to recent media reports, six European countries, led by Germany, are working on launching an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) body that will include the cryptocurrency market in its purview. Details remain scarce, but it is known that the initiative involves Germany, Spain, Austria, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The group is working on “the remit and design” of a new international AML watchdog force that will have a particular emphasis on crypto, and the European Commission — the key executive institution of the European Union — will be the primary platform for the discussion. How will the move affect the European crypto space?

10.03 / 14:25

Blockchain regulation European Union Romanian central bank approves blockchain firm Elrond to buy Twispay

The National Bank of Romania has greenlighted an acquisition in the blockchain industry, authorizing the blockchain startup Elrond to acquire a payment processing platform.

10.03 / 00:35

regulation Europe European Union European Commission Sanctions on Russia and Belarus will include crypto — European Commission

The European Commission has clarified that crypto assets will fall under additional sanctions targeted against Russia and Belarus in response to the military conflict in Ukraine.

08.03 / 08:57

Technology European Union EU is seeking alternatives to break free from Russian fossil fuels amid soaring prices

Brussels will unveil new plans on Tuesday to ditch Russian fossil fuels to achieve greater energy independence following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

07.03 / 23:07

Law regulation Europe European Union European Parliament will hold vote on crypto bill without PoW provision

The parliament of the European Union has scheduled a vote on a framework aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies after addressing concerns over proof-of-work mining.

07.03 / 15:01

business Europe European Union FTX expands to Europe with CySEC approval

The global crypto derivatives and spot trading exchange FTX is expanding to Europe after receiving approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

04.03 / 01:09

Dogecoin Blockchain Technology European Union Dogecoin Foundation registers name and logos as trademarked within in the EU

The Dogecoin Foundation announced on Twitter on Wednesday that it had registered “Doge,” “Dogecoin” and its associated logos as trademarks in the European Union. The certificate displayed in the tweet was dated Jan. 13, 2022.

03.03 / 21:45

European Union week Moldova asks to join the European Union - a week after Russia invades Ukraine

Moldova has formally asked to join the European Union, a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.

02.03 / 23:39

Law Europe European Union EU is ‘taking measures’ against Russia using crypto to bypass sanctions, say finance ministers

Economy and finance ministers representing nations in the European Union have said they will address Russia’s potential use of cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions imposed on it following its operations in Ukraine.

28.02 / 18:17

European Union Support Doubts over whether all EU nations support Ukraine joining the bloc

Less than a day after Ursula von der Leyen said she wanted Ukraine in the EU, the reality of whether and how quickly that might happen is beginning to bite.

28.02 / 17:17

European Union swift Ukraine war: Snake Island border guards are alive and well, says Ukrainian navy

Ukraine's Navy has said that 13 border guards defending Snake Island are alive and have been captured by Russia.

27.02 / 21:49

European Union News Ukraine is one of us and we want them in EU, Ursula von der Leyen tells Euronews

Ukraine is "one of us and we want them in the European Union", Ursula von der Leyen has told Euronews.

26.02 / 01:05

European Union ECB president calls for crypto regulation in response to Russia potentially evading sanctions

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has called on lawmakers to approve a regulatory framework on crypto, hinting at potentially preventing Russia from getting around economic sanctions.

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 / 21:55

European Union Culture Commanders, ministers and bank chiefs: The EU goes after Putin’s closest circle

The European Union is hitting Vladimir Putin’s closest circle in a new round of sanctions that come barely 48 hours after the Russian president recognised the breakaway provinces of Donbas, in eastern Ukraine, as independent territories, triggering international condemnation and fears of an imminent invasion.

23.02 / 21:37

European Union Culture Kyiv Ukraine to impose state of emergency amid Russia tensions

Ukraine is set to declare a nationwide state of emergency that would allow for transport and individual checks to be imposed amid escalating tensions with Russia.

23.02 / 08:41

European Union Live: Invading Ukraine was Putin's 'plan all along', Washington says

An invasion of Ukraine was Russian President Vladimir Putin's plan "all along", the US's top diplomat said, calling off a scheduled meeting with his Russian counterpart.

19.02 / 16:25

European Union Military Ukraine rebels mobilise troops amid fears Russia seeking pretext to invade

Separatist leaders in eastern Ukraine ordered a full military mobilization Saturday amid a spike of violence in the war-torn region and fears in the West that Russia might use the strife as a pretext for an invasion.

19.02 / 15:35

European Union Protest week Ottawa crackdown: police arrest 100 after three-week COVID-19 protest

Police arrested scores of demonstrators and towed away vehicles Friday in Canada's besieged capital, and a stream of trucks started leaving under the pressure, raising authorities' hopes for an end to the three-week protest against the country's COVID-19 restrictions.

19.02 / 15:19

European Union Crisis in Ukraine Storm Eunice: Over a dozen dead as gales sweep across northern Europe

Storm Eunice continued to sweep northwestern Europe on Saturday morning with strong gusts still expected along Germany's coastline. It has already caused at least 13 deaths and left in its wake extensive property damage as well as massive power cuts.

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