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European trade body warns against the exclusion of DeFi from MiCA
7.7.2023
The trade body recommended creating a taxonomy for the DeFi ecosystem and a consistent regulatory framework along with different levels of centralization
EU blockchain sandbox unveils first 20 use cases after wave of applications
5.7.2023
According to the European Commission, 20 projects have been selected in the first cohort to receive legal advice and regulatory guidance
Crypto Will Benefit from Bank-Issued Stablecoins, aka Deposit Tokens, Says DAAA’s Bernard Blaha
4.7.2023
In an interview with Cryptonews, Bernhard Blaha, co-founder of the Austrian Digital Asset Association (DAAA) and CEO of decentrally governed organization (DGO) The People's SCE, discussed the new type of digital coin: deposit tokens.
He explained the key differences between deposit tokens...
EU finalizes Data Act with a kill switch for smart contracts: Law Decoded, June 27–July 3
3.7.2023
European Union lawmakers have agreed to move ahead with the controversial European Data Act, which has previously drawn criticism from the crypto community
The EU’s AI regulations sparked a letter signed by 160 tech execs
30.6.2023
As the EU works on its upcoming AI bill, executives from 160 companies in the industry drafted an open letter on the implications of too strict regulations
European Banks to Disclose Exposure to Crypto Assets
29.6.2023
Banks in the European Union will have to disclose their exposure to cryptocurrencies, EU institutions announced. The obligation will be introduced under a deal to implement globally agreed regulatory standards meant to improve the resilience of the financial institutions. Deal Reached to Finalize...
European Commission aims for universal acceptance with Digital Euro proposal
28.6.2023
With this move, the European Commission aims to open up the payments market that has been controlled by banks, Visa and Mastercard
EU finalizes controversial smart contract kill switch rules under Data Act
28.6.2023
The Data Act was first proposed in early 2022 and passed by the European parliament on March 14
AX1 Syndicate Research on Global Regulatory Dynamics for Crypto
27.6.2023
PRESS RELEASE. The AX1 syndicate has conducted an in-depth review of the latest legal developments in the cryptocurrency space, with particular attention to the regulations, exchanges, and tax implications for both the European Union and the United States. This review aims to illuminate...
Binance reverses decision to delist privacy coins in Europe
26.6.2023
Binance said after carefully considering feedback from the community and several projects it revised operations to comply with EU standards
Issuing digital euro, or ‘Cash+,’ is probably a duty, French central banker says
22.6.2023
François Villeroy de Galhau tried to soft sell the proposed euro CBDC to commercial bankers, emphasizing collaboration and the CBDC’s advantages
Santander, Crédit Agricole asset arm receives French crypto custody license
22.6.2023
CACEIS's registration comes just in time to avoid the bank being subject to France's new crypto regulations
Right to Pay With Cash Enshrined in Constitution of Slovakia Amid Digital Euro Fears
21.6.2023
A member of the eurozone is amending its constitution in order to guarantee citizens the right to cash payments. The move comes amid growing fears that a digital version of the common European currency may eventually become the only means of payment in the eurozone, despite currently being touted...
EU Commission’s Digital Euro Bill Back on Track for June 28, Lead Official Says
20.6.2023
The European Commission is back on track to publish legislation on a digital euro on June 28, after the controversial topic was previously removed from the executive’s agenda, the bloc’s lead financial services official said on Tuesday
EU consumer protection groups urge governments to investigate AI
20.6.2023
A coalition of watchdog groups in the EU urged governments to assess the risks and vulnerabilities consumers are subjected to due to generative AI
Global Crypto Regulations for DeFi Backed by France's Markets Regulator
20.6.2023
France's markets watchdog, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), said it fully supports globally coordinated, clear regulation for decentralized finance (DeFi) in order to protect users while fostering the novel and innovative sector's growth.
The AMF published its paper on DeFi on Monday...
Fear of a digital euro prompts Slovakia to add cash rule to constitution
19.6.2023
Slovakia’s parliament passed a measure to amend its constitution to codify the right of its citizens to pay for goods and services with cash
Lawmakers vs. the SEC vs. Binance: Law Decoded, June 12–19
19.6.2023
The SEC doesn’t have it all its own way in a court struggle with Binance.US and faces more media pressure
Hawkish Fed, stocks market rally, and crypto falling behind
19.6.2023
Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains why the cryptocurrency market has been falling behind the stock market after the Fed’s hawkish stance
EU Draft Law Focused on Privacy in Using a Digital Euro Offline: CoinDesk
16.6.2023
A proposed digital euro would have to be usable offline from day one to safeguard privacy, according to a draft law obtained by CoinDesk.
“The digital euro shall be available for both online and offline digital euro payment transactions as of the first issuance of the digital euro,” according...