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Point of no return? Crypto investment products could be key to mass adoption
10.12.2021
Cryptocurrency investment products could be a missing piece of the puzzle towards mass adoption, and are now becoming increasingly more common
Nasdaq Stockholm lists Bitcoin and Ether exchange-traded notes
7.12.2021
The number of crypto-based exchange-traded products in Europe continues to expand as 2022 draws nearer
New German government cites crypto in coalition agreement
26.11.2021
The new German coalition is aiming to make the “European financial market supervisory law” fit for crypto-assets and businesses
European Council approves two digital asset proposals
25.11.2021
A framework for digital assets in Europe is moving ahead in the labyrinth of the European Union
Council of European Union Advances Talks On MiCA, DORA Regulations
25.11.2021
The Council of the European Union has adopted a position on two proposals - the Regulation on Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) - that are part of the European Union’s much-discussed digital finance package. Owing to this, the Council doted itself...
Finnish regulators tighten the screw on virtual currency marketing
25.11.2021
The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority published stricter rulings regarding crypto marketing
Eurosystem Approves New Oversight Framework Concerning Crypto Services
23.11.2021
The monetary authority of the euro area, the Eurosystem, has introduced a new framework for overseeing electronic payments, including services related to crypto assets. The new set of rules will complement upcoming EU regulations for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. ECB Aims for Secure...
Norway Mulls Backing Sweden’s Call for Euro Ban on Crypto Mining
19.11.2021
The government in Norway is considering ways to limit the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining and may support Swedish proposals to that end, including a European ban on proof-of-work mining. The European Commission has revealed it is already working to promote a transition to “more...
Swedish Regulators Call for EU Ban on Crypto Mining, Power Company Defends Industry
10.11.2021
Alarmed by the rising energy needs of cryptocurrency mining, Sweden’s financial and environmental regulators have recently proposed an EU-wide ban on proof-of-work coin minting. The Swedish officials believe this would encourage a move towards a more energy-efficient extraction of bitcoin...
Slovenia Launches Public Consultations on Crypto Taxation Law
28.10.2021
Authorities in Slovenia have prepared new legislation tailored to determine how crypto holdings and transactions are taxed in the country. The proposal, aimed at clarifying the matter, has been submitted for public consultations this week, local media reports revealed. Slovenia to Amend Tax Rules...
BNY Mellon Urges Ireland to Adopt Crypto Rules Before EU Regulations, Report Reveals
25.10.2021
As authorities in the EU are still discussing union-wide cryptocurrency regulations, a major U.S. bank has reportedly lobbied the Irish government to adopt its own rules for the space. BNY Mellon launched its digital asset business in Ireland this year to provide custodian services to institutional...
US crypto trading Voyager Digital granted European trading license
13.10.2021
Voyager Digital is expected to roll-out their mobile trading platform in Europe in Q1 2022
This Is Awkward, But The Most Searched Word On Bing Is 'Google'
2.10.2021
Google is currently in court over an antitrust order filed in 2018 by the European Union. Along with the order, it received a nearly $5 billion fine after the tech giant was accused of allegedly using unfair tactics to crush any competing search engines, creating a monopoly in the market. Google...
Europe becomes largest crypto economy with over $1T in transactions — Chainalysis
28.9.2021
DeFi has become a major catalyst for Europe’s crypto economy. Large institutions have also upped their share of transactions significantly
Verifone to enable crypto payments at major retailers through BitPay
28.9.2021
One of the world’s largest point-of-sale providers has partnered with BitPay to allow U.S.-based merchants to accept crypto payments
EU regulator sees crypto as sign of increased risk-taking in current climate
16.9.2021
An ESMA report views crypto assets’ volatility in the first half of 2021 as an indication of “possible market exuberance.”
Law Decoded: Hodling like a state
13.9.2021
El Salvador's effects, Coinbase's woes, and the digital euro's prospects
IOTA Foundation to support EU blockchain initiative
7.9.2021
The IOTA Foundation is one of seven enterprises chosen to support early-stage innovation of a European blockchain venture
BBVA Switzerland Launches ‘New Gen’ Digital Account With Integrated Crypto Wallet
4.9.2021
Clients of BBVA Switzerland will be able to buy, store, and trade crypto assets with a digital account that comes with a cryptocurrency wallet. The new banking product will be available across the European Union as well as in a number of markets in South America. BBVA Switzerland Account...
European Citizens Reject EU-Imposed Crypto Regulation
4.9.2021
Most European citizens reject the idea of a cryptocurrency regulation regime imposed by the European Union (EU) on its member states, according to a recent survey. Most surveyed citizens lean towards independent cryptocurrency regulation in each country, compared to 25% that approve an EU-imposed...