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European Union’s MiCA Proposal Progresses to Trilogue Stage Without Bitcoin Ban Provision

27.3.2022
The Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory package passed another potential hurdle this week and is moving to the next stage of the EU’s legislative process. Proponents of a controversial text prohibiting proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrencies, which was recently dropped from the draft...

EU Institutions to Continue MiCA Discussions Without Bitcoin Mining Ban Proposal

25.3.2022
As the European Parliament continues its work on the crypto-focused MiCA regulation, Stefan Berger, a German member in charge of shepherding the legislation, has announced that his mandate to lead inter-institutional talks on MiCA was not scrapped -- thus advancing the regulation towards...

Ethereum Staking Sees Accelerating Growth Ahead of Merge

25.3.2022
Staking of Ethereum’s native ETH tokens is accelerating ahead of ‘the Merge,’ with more than 9% of the entire supply of ETH now locked in staking protocols. Meanwhile, exchanges are being depleted of their ETH supply, as more investors are taking their tokens into their own custody and staking...

MiCA Could Still Be Delayed by EU Parliamentarians Over Proof-of-Work Provision

23.3.2022
EU parliamentarians that supported the controversial provision seeking to limit proof-of-work crypto could make one last stand if the MiCA draft goes for a full parliamentary vote

Ethereum Classic Jumps 54% In a Week, But History Shows That the Rally May Not Last

21.3.2022
The price of Ethereum classic (ETC), the project that split from Ethereum (ETH) after a hack in 2015, jumped over the weekend, supported by strong technicals in the chart and speculation that some Ethereum miners could embrace it. As of 12:10 UTC on Monday, ETC traded at USD 39.03. The coin...

EU vote on Bitcoin mining: What does it mean for the industry?

21.3.2022
A win in the European Parliament, but will mining rules have to change? “Eventually, only PoS will be adopted by blockchain applications.”

Ethereum Devs Implement Merge Testnet Kiln, Testing Ground Expected to Be the Last Before PoS Transition

17.3.2022
After implementing the merge testnet Kiln, Ethereum is seemingly getting closer to transitioning to a full proof-of-stake (PoS) network. According to developers Kiln’s execution layer was initially launched leveraging proof-of-work (PoW) and since March 15, Kiln is running entirely under...

Bitcoin & Crypto Miners Set to Face Fresh EU Scrutiny After Rejected Proof-of-Work Ban

15.3.2022
The European Union still has its sights set on bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) miners – despite rejecting a proposed rule that would have effectively banned proof-of-work (PoW) mining across the union.... Read More: Bitcoin & Crypto Miners Set to Face Fresh EU Scrutiny After Rejected...

EU Parliament Committee Votes Against Proof-of-Work Ban, Supports Alternative Amendment on Crypto Assets

14.3.2022
European Parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee has voted against banning proof-of-work-based assets for companies in the European Union. An alternative proposal on crypto assets by European Parliament member Stefan Berger receives support instead. Committee Rejects...

Bitcoin and Ethereum Get Support in EU, Ban Idea Rejected

14.3.2022
Stefan Berger, a member of the European Parliament in charge of shepherding the MiCA regulation, confirmed that the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) rejected a suggestion that could ban proof-of-work consensus protocols such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, in...

Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote: Sources

14.3.2022

Bitcoin tracks $39K ahead of Europe vote on Proof-of-Work legality

14.3.2022
Bitcoin price action stabilizes on the first day of a week which should see multiple tests of traders' resolve

Limiting Proof-of-Work Crypto Back on the Table as EU Parliament Prepares Virtual Currencies Vote

12.3.2022
An article restricting proof-of-work cryptocurrencies has made it back into a draft of MiCA after it was reportedly scrapped

EU Crypto Industry Calls to Arms as Bitcoin & Ethereum Ban In Cards Again

12.3.2022
France-based hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger sounded an alarm about a possible EU-wide ban on cryptoassets that are using the proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism, calling people to contact members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and oppose the move.... Read More: EU Crypto Industry Calls...

Europe’s MiCA Crypto Rules Submitted, ECON Committee to Vote in Mid-March

9.3.2022
The European Union’s regulatory proposal for crypto markets, MiCA, has been filed with the European Parliament. The latest version of the draft framework does not feature a controversial provision that could have effectively prohibited cryptocurrencies like bitcoin that rely on proof-of-work...

Proof-of-Work Ban Removed From Europe’s Proposed Crypto Regulation

3.3.2022
A text threatening to prohibit cryptocurrencies relying on energy-intensive proof-of-work mining has been deleted from the draft legislation aimed at regulating the European crypto space. The move comes after the controversial provision sparked objections from the crypto community. MiCA Proposal...