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‘Extended reality’ to create 860K jobs by 2025: EU Commission
12.7.2023
The European Commission has laid out its plans for becoming a “world leader” in Web 4.0 and the Metaverse
EU’s Metaverse Vision Focuses on Standards, Governance and Funding
11.7.2023
The EU isn’t proposing new laws but could spend hundreds of millions on research into virtual worlds
EU’s Leaked Metaverse Strategy Proposes Regulatory Sandbox, New Global Governance
6.7.2023
Virtual worlds will need international engagement to stay open and secure, a leaked European Commission strategy paper said
EU Metaverse Strategy Set to Examine Privacy, Competition and Rights
6.7.2023
A policy paper next week won’t set legislative rules – but could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues
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 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 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...
European Central Bank Would Need To Set Limits on Use of Digital Euro Under Draft Proposal: Bloomberg
14.6.2023
The European Union’s executive branch will unveil plans for a digital euro that would require the European Central Bank to set limits on its use, according to a report from Bloomberg News.
The ECB would have to decide on the instruments needed to ensure financial stability, according to a draft...
EU Consumer Watchdog Slams Instagram, TikTok for Enabling Crypto Scams
10.6.2023
The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) has released a report accusing leading social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube of enabling scams related to digital assets.
In a 20-page report, the watchdog categorized digital assets as highly risky and prone to scams...
Today in Crypto: US Court Issues a Summons for Binance's CZ, EU Targets Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Twitter Over Crypto Ads, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limits Customers' Ability to Send Money to Crypto Exchanges
8.6.2023
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Bitcoin Climbs Past $27.4K but Remains in Holding Pattern as Investors Continue U.S. Debt Limit Vigil
23.5.2023
Ether and most other major altcoins rise slightly, even as stocks drop amid worries about whether U.S. lawmakers will reach an agreement before June 1
Stablecoin survival: Navigating the future amid global de-dollarization
19.5.2023
The stablecoins with the largest market cap are pegged to the U.S. dollar, so what risk does de-dollarization pose to stablecoin users?
EU sets up research hub to analyze Big Tech's AI algorithms
19.4.2023
The research unit will be tasked with auditing the AI-backed algorithms used by large technology firms such as Google and Meta
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...
EU Now Accepting Applications for its Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox
15.2.2023
The sandbox is open to "companies from all industry sectors" and public entities, with priority given to more mature projects
Eurozone Finance Ministers Pledge Support for Digital Euro Project, Talk Privacy
19.1.2023
The ministers of finance of the countries in the eurozone reaffirmed their support for efforts to prepare for the potential launch of a digital euro. Meanwhile, the single currency area’s monetary authority sought to reassure future users that the new currency will be “preserving privacy by default...
Brussels Wants All Crypto Service Providers to Report Transactions of Europeans
9.12.2022
The European Commission has set out to oblige platforms processing crypto transactions for EU residents to share information with tax authorities in the Union. According to the proposal, all crypto service providers, regardless of where they are based, will have to abide by the new rules. EU...
Brussels Set to Begin Talks on EU Crypto Tax, Report Reveals
12.11.2022
The European Commission is preparing to discuss with member states the adoption of a common tax regime for crypto assets, European officials have indicated. The talks with national treasuries are expected to start next year with the aim to end the differentiated tax treatment of cryptocurrencies...
Brussels to Put Out Digital Euro Law Shortly, ECB’s Lagarde Says
10.11.2022
The European Commission is going to present a legislative proposal for a digital euro in the near future, President of European Central Bank Christine Lagarde has indicated. EU legislators are expected to define the new currency’s legal tender status and determine its privacy features....
Brussels to Spur Rollout of Instant Payments in Euro, Proposes Legislation
29.10.2022
The European Commission has approved a proposal to accelerate the introduction of euro instant payments. The technology is there and Europeans should be able to send and receive money immediately, the executive body said, revealing its intentions to push the industry toward wide adoption. EU Moves...