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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...
European crypto regulatory framework goes to three-way consideration without PoW ban
25.3.2022
The EU parliament didn’t use its option to block the current version of MiCA that does not contain the hostile clause
Green ‘light:’ The EU’s approach to crypto balances eco-values with regulatory relevance
24.3.2022
European policymakers have backed away from passing rules which would have unfairly targeted Bitcoin for environmental reasons
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.”
How blockchain intelligence can prevent Russia from evading sanctions
17.3.2022
Head of International Policy at Chainalysis explains why crypto is not a silver bullet for evading international sanctions
The European Commission is looking for blockchain regulatory sandbox operator
16.3.2022
The sandbox is designed to help remove legal uncertainties around DLT use cases
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...
European Parliament votes against PoW ban, providing huge relief to the crypto industry
14.3.2022
The moderate version of the regulatory framework's draft prevailed in the ECON committee voting
Law Decoded: Joe Biden’s executive order is finally upon us, and it doesn’t look too dreadful, March 7–14.
14.3.2022
The long-anticipated presidential directive drops, EU votes on PoW ban, South Korea gets a pro-crypto president
US and EU double down on measures against Russia potentially using crypto to evade sanctions
11.3.2022
"The use of cryptoassets to circumvent economic sanctions is a criminal offence,” said U.K. regulators
Consolidation and centralization: How Europe’s new AML regulation will affect crypto
11.3.2022
With plans for a new watchdog, experts say the EU could take a more hardline position on digital assets
Inflation spikes in Europe: What do Bitcoiners, politicians and financial experts think?
10.3.2022
Bitcoin‘s role as an inflation hedge is popular, with one expert stating that ”you don‘t need Bitcoin until you do.”
EU Targets Crypto Assets in Widened Sanctions Against Russia, Belarus
10.3.2022
The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically mentioning crypto assets. Russian oligarchs, senators and Belarusian banks have been targeted. Europe’s Sanctions...
Sanctions on Russia and Belarus will include crypto — European Commission
9.3.2022
The expansion of sanctions follows the commission announcing in February that it would be removing several Russian banks from the SWIFT cross-border payment network
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...
European Parliament will hold vote on crypto bill without PoW provision
7.3.2022
"Strong support for MiCA is a strong signal from the EU Parliament for a technology-neutral and innovation-friendly financial sector," said Stefan Berger
FTX expands to Europe with CySEC approval
7.3.2022
Headquartered in Switzerland, FTX Europe will offer FTX products in Europe, including crypto derivatives services
G7 Countries, EU Taking Measures to Prevent Crypto Use to Evade Sanctions
5.3.2022
G7 countries and the European Union are examining ways to stop the use of cryptocurrency by Russia to evade sanctions. “We should take measures to prevent listed persons and institutions from switching to unregulated crypto assets,” said Germany’s minister of finance. G7 and...
Dogecoin Foundation registers name and logos as trademarked within in the EU
3.3.2022
The foundation took action to prevent, "attempts by people completely unaffiliated with Dogecoin to register" the names for reasons of fraud and extortion, according to board member Jens Wiechers
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...