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Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
19.9.2024
New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable leaders such as China and the European nations pushing...
Merge Madrid: a few days away from the most disruptive WEB3 event of the year
18.9.2024
Merge Madrid, to be held October 8-10 at Palacio de Cibeles, is positioned as a pioneering event in…
Consumer watchdogs call for EU action on in-game digital money
13.9.2024
Consumers fall prey to many deceptive practices when buying and using in-game currencies in video games, claims BEUC
Greece plans new $330M data center to boost AI expansion
12.9.2024
Paris-based Data4 plans to invest in Greece to develop a major AI data center hub outside of Athens, signaling a boost to the country’s digital infrastructure and economy
UBS: European Real Estate Markets Enter New Cycle
8.9.2024
UBS reported on Thursday that European real estate markets appear to be entering a new investment cycle, with key indicators pointing to stabilization. “A new cycle starts,” the report said, as investment volumes show signs of bottoming out. After a period of inflation and rising...
Mastercard Launches Crypto Debit Card for Self-Custodial Wallets in Europe With Mercuryo Partnership
6.9.2024
Mastercard has announced the launch of a new crypto debit card in Europe through a partnership with Mercuryo. This innovative card allows users to spend over 40 different cryptocurrencies directly from their self-custodial wallets at more than 100 million merchants across the continent. Mercuryo,...
New regulators are set to define Europe's crypto policies
4.9.2024
The European Parliament is set to establish a new European Commission, and it will determine the next five years of crypto policy for the European Union
New regulators are set to define Europe's crypto policies
4.9.2024
The European Parliament is set to establish a new European Commission, and it will determine the next five years of crypto policy for the European Union
Former Mt. Gox CEO to launch EllipX crypto exchange in Europe
4.9.2024
EllipX will comply with EU's MiCA regulations, with plans to add fiat services and offer fee cuts for former Mt. Gox users
Three Dudes Being Bros Played A 72-Hour Game Of Tag Across Europe
31.8.2024
Three friends playing a giant game of tag across Europe is my idea of a good time. The hosts of “Jet Lag” have done this before, and it always makes great television. From a single starting point the three have their own equidistant destination, and 72 hours to get there. If they don’t make it...
Meet top influencers at AIBC East Europe 2
30.8.2024
The highly anticipated AIBC East Europe Summit is gearing up for a spectacular debut, featuring a powerful lineup…
Blockchain Developer Alchemy Buys BWare, Pushing Into Europe, Adding About 25% to Staff
29.8.2024
Company officials told CoinDesk this was its biggest acquisition to date, bringing on 42 developers and engineers from the Bware team and increasing Alchemy's headcount to 210
Has Telegram violated EU laws, and why has its founder been charged in France?
29.8.2024
As Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov is now released on a $5.6 million bail, France, as an EU member state, continues working on the case
Tether CEO Criticizes Durov’s Arrest, States Europe Is ‘Falling Into Dark Ages’
27.8.2024
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency industry, has criticized the arrest of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov. On social media, Ardoino stated this development was concerning for society as a whole and stressed that if it loses the battle, “dark...
Rumble CEO Leaves Europe After Pavel Durov’s Arrest
26.8.2024
Chris Pavlovski, founder and CEO of Rumble, an independent online video platform, has reported that he left Europe after the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. Pavlovski criticized the measures taken against Durov, stating that France had “crossed a red line” by arresting him for...
Rumble boss says he 'departed' from Europe after Telegram CEO arrest
26.8.2024
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski says he “departed from Europe” after French police arrested Telegram’s CEO and the country “threatened” the video-sharing site
Rumble boss ‘departed’ from Europe after Telegram CEO arrest
26.8.2024
Rumble founder and CEO Chris Pavlovski said he “departed from Europe” after French police arrested Telegram’s CEO and the country “threatened” the video-sharing site
Zuckerberg, Spotify Founder Advocate for Open-Source AI in Europe
25.8.2024
Mark Zuckerberg and Daniel Ek advocate for open-source AI in Europe. The two tech leaders believe that open-source AI can drive innovation and give Europe a competitive edge. However, they warn that fragmented regulations and uneven enforcement are hindering progress. They urge Europe to streamline...
Bitwise Acquires London-Based ETP Provider ETC Group to Enter Europe
19.8.2024
The acquisition of ETC Group's $1 billion in assets under management takes Bitwise's AUM above $4.5 billion
New DeFi protocol Nudge aims to unlock hidden value in users’ wallets
15.8.2024
Nudge seeks to unleash a new DeFi primitive called Re: allocation Value