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Government requests for user data from Big Tech increased by 25%: data
30.3.2023
Requests for user data from Big Tech companies such as Apple, Google and Microsoft continue to rise year after year from governments around the world
European Banking Federation shares its vision of digital euro, wCBDC, bank tokens
28.3.2023
The EBF calls itself the voice of the European banking sector; it expressed its support for European digital money, with suggestions of its own
UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse brings some good and bad for crypto
27.3.2023
Many in Switzerland have said that UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse was necessary to avoid a calamitous banking crisis like that seen in 2008
European DeFi startups saw 120% increase in VC investment in 2022: Data
27.3.2023
Despite the ongoing tumultuous market conditions, VC investments in European crypto startups hit an all-time high of $5.7 billion in 2022
G7 to collaborate on tighter crypto regulation: Report
26.3.2023
Leaders from Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and the European Union are expected to outline a global cooperative strategy for digital assets in May
80 Crypto Firms Interested in Establishing Presence in Hong Kong, Official Says
25.3.2023
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury has revealed that more than 80 crypto companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong. They include companies across mainland China, Canada, European Union countries, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S....
'US has left a vacuum that other countries are eager to fill': Coinbase
25.3.2023
While the U.S. government opts for “regulation by enforcement,” other countries are fostering “vibrant” crypto ecosystems due to progressive regulation, argues Coinbase’s Daniel Seifert
In the aftermath of banks’ horrorshow: Law Decoded, March 13–20.
20.3.2023
A week after the twinning collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank, and the trouble at Credit Suisse, the dust is slowly settling down
‘If a government bans drugs, it should also ban crypto’ — Belgium’s former finance minister
17.3.2023
Members of the European Parliament have been discussing the impact of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Silvergate Bank on markets in their jurisdictions
European Commissioner Says Impact of SVB Collapse ‘Limited’ as Credit Suisse Drags Down Banking Stocks
17.3.2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse has had a “limited impact” on the European Union but authorities must still “stay alert” to events as they unfold, European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said. Despite McGuinness’ reassuring remarks, stocks of Europe’s largest...
European Parliament votes to form final law on EU digital wallet
16.3.2023
Introduced in 2021, the European Digital Identity framework aims to enable and protect digital identity of EU citizens
Exploring the possibilities of Web3 with super apps
16.3.2023
Because Web3 applications are decentralized and often owned by their users, who retain full control of the information they share, they could be fertile ground for the next super apps.
Europarliament approves Data Act that requires kill switches on smart contracts
14.3.2023
The act would encourage data sharing, but it imposes requirements for smart contracts used in this setting that have alarmed members of the crypto community
EU Commission to ensure 'healthy competition' in the Metaverse
8.3.2023
Margrethe Vestager, the executive vice president of the European Commission, stressed the need to anticipate and plan for changes in technological advancements
Solana faces 'lack of appetite' from US regulators, says Austin Federa
3.3.2023
The Solana Foundation's head of strategy said he had heard from projects facing “pretty draconian” rules in the European Union related to liability of illicit crypto transactions
The limitations of the EU’s new cryptocurrency regulations
25.2.2023
By the time MiCA makes it through the EU, will it be enough to effectively regulate the crypto industry on the continent?
European Union discusses using zero-knowledge proofs for digital IDs
16.2.2023
The proposition to use zero-knowledge proofs was approved by the EU Committee and may become part of the updated legislation
EC launches blockchain regulatory sandbox for 20 projects annually through 2026
15.2.2023
The sandbox will match up public and private sector projects with the appropriate participating regulators for assessments and consultations
EU Banks Told By Regulator to Apply Bitcoin Caps Even Before They Become Law
15.2.2023
The European Central Bank, which supervises big euro area lenders, said crypto should be treated as a risky asset
Proposed EU parliament rule could have banks apply 1,250% risk weight to crypto exposure
13.2.2023
The proposed rule change, putting crypto at one of the highest risk ratings at financial institutions, could go into effect until December 2024