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Blizzard Testers Win Case, Can Now Vote On Forming A Union
19.10.2022
Back in July, a group of 21 quality assurance workers at Activision’s Albany studio—formerly known as Vicarious Visions—announced their intentions to unionise. Today, the National Labor Relations Board have confirmed that their vote can go ahead.Read more
Europe moves toward regulatory action on crypto’s environmental impact, energy use
18.10.2022
After rejecting a proposal to ban crypto mining, the EU is looking at disclosure and mitigation measures to make crypto assets more sustainable in the coming years
EU Commissioner urges lawmakers to hurry up with crypto regulations
18.10.2022
During her visit to the United States, the official highlighted the importance of a truly global regulatory effort
What new EU sanctions mean for crypto exchanges and their Russian client
17.10.2022
Despite many popular exchanges curtailing their operations within Russia, many platforms continue to service the region as usual
FX Strategists From Citi Say Euro Could Sink to $0.86 if Macro Turmoil Continues
16.10.2022
While the euro has found support between 0.96 to 0.97 nominal U.S. dollars per unit, foreign exchange (FX) strategists from Citi believe the euro could tap a low of around $0.86 against the greenback. While the dollar slumped on October 13, the fiat currency is rising again and market strategists...
The state of crypto in Western Europe: Swiss powerhouse and French unicorns
16.10.2022
From taxes and legislation to the local startups and professional associations — all you need to know about blockchain and crypto in Western Europe
Blockchain.com closes crypto custody for Russians amid EU sanctions
14.10.2022
Blockchain.com will soon shut down accounts of Russian nationals, while companies like Binance are also working to apply the new EU sanctions
Fired Smash Bros. Ultimate Tester Will Get $25,000 In Nintendo Union-Busting Settlement
13.10.2022
Nintendo, and a former game tester fired earlier this year, have seemingly reached a settlement in an labor dispute that kicked off widespread allegations about bad working conditions at the Mario maker’s U.S. office. Mackenzie Clifton, who worked on games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, will...
Key EU Parliament Committee Approves MiCA Deal to Regulate Crypto
12.10.2022
European Parliament’s economic committee has backed the adoption of the comprehensive Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. It has also supported the introduction of rules for tracing cryptocurrency transfers, part of the latest EU anti-money laundering push. European Union’s MiCA Crypto...
Portugal Prepares to Tax Crypto Gains at Rate of 28%, Draft Budget Unveils
11.10.2022
Authorities in Portugal intend to impose a levy on gains from short-term crypto investments with the state budget for next year. The document, which still needs the approval of Portuguese lawmakers, signals a change in the EU nation’s positive attitude towards crypto assets. Government...
It’s legislation season in the EU: Law Decoded, Oct. 3–10
11.10.2022
In one week, the EU institutions voted in favor of a crypto-friendly resolution and promoted MiCA to the next stage
European Parliament Committee passes MiCA crypto framework in landslide vote
10.10.2022
Members of the committee passed the crypto framework policy in a vote of 28 in favor and one against, with a final vote expected with the full Parliament soon
Dapper Labs Suspends NFT Operations for Russian Users Amid New EU Sanctions
10.10.2022
Canadian company Dapper Labs has blocked operations with non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for Russian accounts. The move follows a new round of sanctions recently imposed by the EU which prohibit the provision of crypto-related services to Russian residents and entities. NFT Platform Dapper Labs Conforms...
Latest EU Sanctions Expected to Stimulate Russia’s Own Crypto Market, Exchanges Maintain Services
9.10.2022
The new crypto sanctions imposed by the European Union are likely to spur the development of the country’s digital asset market, according to a Russian lawmaker. Anatoly Aksakov, who chairs the parliamentary Financial Market Committee, believes Russians will manage to bypass...
EU Bans Crypto Services for Russians in New Sanctions Over Ukraine Escalation
7.10.2022
An array of crypto-related services have been targeted in the latest round of sanctions on Russia approved by the EU. The measures are part of an expected tightening of the economic and financial restrictions in response to Moscow’s decision to annex Ukrainian territories. EU Council Adopts...
EU regulators ban cross-border payments from Russian crypto accounts
6.10.2022
In a statement on Thursday, regulators in the European Union banned all crypto-asset wallets, accounts and custody services from Russia
EU Council Endorses Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Legislation
6.10.2022
Council of the EU, one of the European Union’s legislative bodies, has approved the proposed regulatory framework for the European crypto space. It’s now up to European lawmakers to approve the Markets in Crypto Assets package before its final adoption. Comprehensive Crypto Regulation...
EU Council approves MiCA text, proposal moves to Parliament for vote
5.10.2022
The Council's Permanent Representatives’ Committee chair confirmed that the MiCA framework would go through “should the European Parliament adopt its position at first reading."
European Regulator Lists What is Needed for 'Responsible Crypto Sector'
5.10.2022
More dialogue between the crypto industry and supervisors, consumer education, “rigorous compliance,” and even a “mind shift” for some crypto firms are necessary for creating a “responsible” crypto sector, said José Manuel Campa, chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA)....
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European Parliament members vote in favor of crypto and blockchain tax policies
4.10.2022
The resolution recommended authorities in the parliament's 27 member states consider a “simplified tax treatment” for crypto users involved in occasional or small transactions