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Undeterred by Fears of a Banking Crisis, ECB Raises Interest Rates by 50bps
17.3.2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) has convened to raise three of its key interest rates by 50bps (0.5%), fueled by the persistence in the inflation numbers reported by the bloc. Christine Lagarde, president of the institution, stated that the banking sector in Europe was resilient and that...
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...
European Parliament votes to form final law on EU digital wallet
16.3.2023
Introduced in 2021, the European Digital Identity framework aims to enable and protect digital identity of EU citizens
Exploring the possibilities of Web3 with super apps
16.3.2023
Because Web3 applications are decentralized and often owned by their users, who retain full control of the information they share, they could be fertile ground for the next super apps.
Today in Crypto: Europol Closes ChipMixer & Seizes BTC 1909, 'Surge in Cold Storage & ETH Layer 2 Usage' Post-FTX, Synalcom & Qori Enable Crypto Transactions for 20K Businesses in 'One Action'
15.3.2023
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Banking Crisis in U.S. Likely to Push Crypto Firms Offshore
14.3.2023
It’s not the end of crypto: EU asset manager gives 5 reasons why
8.3.2023
Despite Bitcoin failing as an inflation hedge in 2022 and 2021, its limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above the central banks’ targets
EU Commission to ensure 'healthy competition' in the Metaverse
8.3.2023
Margrethe Vestager, the executive vice president of the European Commission, stressed the need to anticipate and plan for changes in technological advancements
Ripple Survey Suggests Latam Merchants Will Adopt Crypto Payments Massively After Three Years
7.3.2023
Latam merchants will be slower in adopting cryptocurrency payments compared to merchants in other regions, according to the latest payments survey conducted by Ripple and the Faster Payments Council. The survey, which polled close to 300 payment leaders at a worldwide level, suggests that massive...
Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Restores Access to User Funds
3.3.2023
Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato has begun processing withdrawals of digital assets belonging to its customers. The trading platform was shut down in an operation carried out by law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Europe alleging that it had been used to launder dirty money....
Crypto Exchange LBank Signs With Encryptus for Crypto to Payout Infrastructure
1.3.2023
PRESS RELEASE. LBank; a leading token-to-token crypto exchange, has partnered with Encryptus Europe UAB; a licensed crypto and fiat infrastructure company, to streamline their crypto to payouts in 100+ countries. After this integration, LBank will be able to offer to their users off ramps in...
War had no impact on Ukraine’s regulatory approach to crypto, Kyiv lawmaker says
28.2.2023
The adoption of crypto law in Ukraine has been slowed down mainly due to the need to adapt it to tax and civil codes, an official told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview
The limitations of the EU’s new cryptocurrency regulations
25.2.2023
By the time MiCA makes it through the EU, will it be enough to effectively regulate the crypto industry on the continent?
Binance Looking to Hire Developers, Support Staff in Romania
24.2.2023
Global crypto exchange Binance is now hiring IT specialists and customer service representatives for its operations in Romania. The leading coin trading platform is also engaged in a number of educational initiatives in collaboration with Romanian universities and authorities. Cryptocurrency...
France pilots in-store crypto payments as Binance partners with Ingenico
22.2.2023
A new partnership between Binance and Ingenico allows in-store payments in France via Binance Pay
One of Europe’s biggest-ever crypto events, Block 3000: Blockchain Battle, goes live
16.2.2023
Tickets for the flagship crypto event are now available. Speakers include Javier Garcia, Country Leader for Spain & Portugal at Binance; Zoe Wei, Head of Developer Relations at BNB Chain; Laurent Perello, Blockchain Advisor at Tron; Austin Federa, Head of Communications at Solana; Vilma...
Tornado Cash Dev’s Criminal Case in Europe May Hinge on Laptop Access
16.2.2023
Dutch prosecutors now have access to Alexey Pertsev’s computer, and are using it to probe key details, like governance and profit-making at the privacy service
European Union discusses using zero-knowledge proofs for digital IDs
16.2.2023
The proposition to use zero-knowledge proofs was approved by the EU Committee and may become part of the updated legislation
Industrial Giant Siemens Issues €60 Million Digital Bond on Blockchain
16.2.2023
German conglomerate Siemens has for the first time issued a blockchain-based digital bond denominated in euros. In an announcement, the corporation highlighted the benefits of using blockchain, including the opportunity for direct sale to investors. Digital Bond Issued Under Germany’s Electronic...
Today in Crypto: UK Goes After Unregistered Crypto ATM Operators, S. Korea Watching the Ripple-SEC Battle, Silvergate Execs Investigated by Law Firm, Bitget to Collaborate on CBDCs
14.2.2023
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