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South African Parliament’s Social Media Accounts Hacked to Promote Fake Crypto
18.3.2025
Hackers recently breached the South African Parliament’s social media accounts, including X, Facebook, and Youtube, to promote a fake cryptocurrency named after President Cyril Ramaphosa. Fake Token Created 24 Hours Before Breach On March 15, the hacked social media accounts of the South...
‘No to CBDC, yes to Bitcoin’ — European MP calls for EU BTC reserve
17.12.2024
The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin
‘No to CBDC, yes to Bitcoin’ — European MP calls for EU BTC reserve
17.12.2024
The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin
EU Parliament Approves Commissioners To Oversee Over Cryptocurrency
27.11.2024
In the latest developments, the European Parliament has approved the new batch of commissioners, a major step in…
EU Approves Commissioners, Including Ones Who Will Likely Oversee Crypto Rules
27.11.2024
The European Parliament approved its new slate of commissioners on Wednesday.Commissioners Stéphane Séjourné, Maria Luís Albuquerque and Henna Virkkunen are likely to have crypto within their purview. The EU's markets in crypto assets legislation is going to be in full force by the end of December...
Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks
11.9.2024
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under...
UK Parliament could summon Elon Musk over X operations
9.9.2024
Labour MP Dawn Butler wants Musk to discuss the operations of his social media network X and its role in spreading misinformation
UK Parliament could summon Elon Musk over X operations
9.9.2024
Labour MP Dawn Butler wants Musk to discuss the operations of his social media network X and its role in spreading misinformation
Coinbase Concerned About 'Ongoing Regulation by Enforcement' in Australia
31.7.2024
Coinbase (COIN) is concerned about “ongoing regulation through enforcement” which is not “helpful to the overall direction of the industry” in Australia ahead of expected draft legislation, senior executives of the cryptocurrency exchange told CoinDesk
Blockchain Friendly Roberta Metsola Reelected as EU Parliament President
17.7.2024
In 2018, as a member of the European Parliament for Malta, she called for regulation on crypto and blockchain when needed, without stifling innovation
France Votes for Hung Parliament as Major Parties Fall Short of Majority
8.7.2024
The absence of an outright majority could hamper the passing of new legislation, including crypto regulations
German MP urges government to stop ‘hasty’ Bitcoin sell-off
5.7.2024
German MP Joana Cotar said the mass Bitcoin sell-off isn’t “sensible” and “productive” as it could be used to diversify treasury assets and protect against currency devaluation
Europe’s crypto industry can ‘sleep better at night’ with new parliament
16.6.2024
The European elections have formed a new EU Parliament that will rule for the next five years
Australia needs blockchain ‘more than ever’ to flip productivity freeze
11.6.2024
Australian Parliament Member Andrew Charlton said he believes blockchain technology could add $60 billion to the economy
Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off
6.6.2024
The election for new members of the European Parliament starts June 6, with results expected on June 9. The more than 700 MEPs shape and decide on new laws, and will be voted in as the EU's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislation starts coming into effect
Turkish Parliament Committee to Review Crypto Bill This Week
28.5.2024
The Turkish parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee will discuss a draft law this week that would require crypto asset service providers to obtain licenses and register. This move aims to enhance Turkey’s compliance with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards. In 2021, FATF...
Turkey Takes Crypto Bill to Parliament, Aims to Bring Crypto Licensing to the Country
17.5.2024
The bill aims to introduce a licensing scheme for crypto firms, which will be handled by the CMB and bring the firms under the regulator's scope
Turkey’s Crypto Regulations Ready for Parliament, Draft Prioritizes Consumer Protection and Global Standards
13.5.2024
Lawmakers in Turkey are reportedly set to submit a draft law on crypto regulation to the parliament this week. The proposed regulations aim to reduce risks for people dealing with cryptocurrency.
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Ahead of EU Elections, Crypto Industry Pushes Blockchain Merits as Policy Focus Shifts to AI
30.4.2024
Industry watchers are hoping for a younger, tech-savvy cohort of politicians that can push innovation-friendly policy forward
EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto
26.4.2024
The new laws set up "enhanced" due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms