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European Parliament Supports DAC8 Crypto Tax Rule by an Overwhelming Margin
14.9.2023
Lawmakers in the European Parliament have expressed support for the eighth iteration of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8), a measure that introduces tax reporting requirements for crypto transactions.
During a plenary session held in Strasbourg, France, on September 13,...
EU parliament votes overwhelmingly in support of DAC8 crypto tax reporting rule
13.9.2023
The measure received 535 votes for with 57 against and 60 abstentions in a plenary session
Crypto ahead in fintech investments in France and Germany in 2023: Report
13.9.2023
Europe experienced a 50% fall in fintech investments in the first half of 2023
Metamask Wallet Users Can Now Cash Out Crypto to Fiat
8.9.2023
The popular Ethereum wallet Metamask has introduced a new feature allowing users to convert crypto to major fiat currencies. The “Sell” option currently supports cashing out ether (ETH) and is available to users in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and some European markets. New Feature...
E3 More Dead Than Ever As Organizers Work On 'Complete Reinvention' Of The Gaming Showcase
7.9.2023
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), which controls E3, and ReedPop, which organizes events like PAX, announced they’re no longer working together after failing to put on the biggest gaming showcase of the year back in June. The once-annual, once-dominant trade event hasn’t been held...
EU Commissioner Wants Digital Euro Project To Be Approached After Next European Commission In 2024
7.9.2023
Mairead McGuinness, European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union says that the digital euro should not be rushed until the next Commission's parliamentary election.
Speaking at a think tank in Brussels on Sept 6, she stressed that a “slow...
ECB Official Shares Digital Euro Progress, Concerns Over Paypal’s Stablecoin
7.9.2023
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta has warned about stablecoins issued by private providers, such as Paypal. He also provided an update on the progress of the digital euro. “At the ECB, our investigation phase is now in its final stage, preparing the ground...
EU financial chief: Don't rush digital euro before new EU Comission in June 2024
7.9.2023
Mairead McGuinness believes that the CBDC project should be approached “quietly and slowly” by the next EU Commission
ETH Warsaw Sparks Poland's Rise as the Premier EU Blockchain Hub
5.9.2023
The European Union seems to have gotten its blockchain king - Poland - judging by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the attendees of ETH Warsaw.
The conference and hackathon was held in Poland's capital between August 31 and September 3, "organized by a passionate group of local Ethereum...
ECB Praises European Commission’s Digital Euro Proposal as Key to Competing With the Private Sector
5.9.2023
In a speech to the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on September 4th, European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Fabio Panetta presented a compelling case for Europe's pursuit of the digital euro.
Panetta's address centered on the European Commission's (EC)...
Legal and Technical Hurdles Await EU's Digital Euro in Non-Euro States
5.9.2023
The European Union's (EU) upcoming digital euro may face hurdles in non-euro member states, according to a review conducted by the European Parliament.
The report, produced by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit, highlighted potential challenges surrounding the use of the Central Bank...
Nexo Launches a Crypto-Powered Debit and Credit Mastercard for the European Economic Area (EEA)
1.9.2023
In partnership with Mastercard, Nexo launched the world's first "Dual Mode Crypto Card," offering debit and credit functionalities for European Economic Area (EEA) citizens on August 31.
The Nexo "Dual Mode Crypto" Card offers users the ability to optimize tax responsibilities by utilizing Credit...
IBM offers guidance for successful implementation of digital euro
31.8.2023
Five members of IBM Consulting created a list of points that the European Commission could consider to optimize its digital euro proposed legislation
MiCA: The good, the bad and the ugly of the EU’s crypto rules
30.8.2023
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework isn’t all good, but it provides a level of clarity foreign to the United States
Dogecoin's 10% Decline This Year Led By Bearish European Hours
29.8.2023
DOGE's cumulative year-to-date return during the European hours were -44.44% at press time
Jacobi spot Bitcoin ETF classed as 'environmental investing' by issuer
29.8.2023
Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF has been defined as an Article 8 fund by its issuer firm
Google updates service policies to comply with EU regulations
28.8.2023
Google and other major platforms on the web will need to update their service policies in order to comply with EU standards in its Digital Services Act by Aug. 28
Spanish central bank official talks about private payment services in era of digital euro
25.8.2023
Banco de España deputy governor Margarita Delgado voiced concern about financial stability issues but painted a rosy picture for nonbank financial services providers
Spain launches AI regulation agency in bid to become industry leader
25.8.2023
Spain has become one of the first countries in the European Union to establish its own task force for regulating Artificial Intelligence on Aug. 22, when the Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree establishing the new agency
Ministry of Economic Development of Russia Pessimistic About Quickly Advancing BRICS Common Currency Proposal
25.8.2023
The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia does not expect the rapid development of a common currency for the BRICS bloc. Deputy Economic Development Minister Vladimir Ilyichev stated that “quick breakthroughs” on this issue are unlikely to happen during the ongoing BRICS summit...