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Bitcoin holds $20K as ECB warns inflation may never return to pre-COVID lows
29.6.2022
Markets beyond the euro slow to react as Europe acknowledges higher inflation may be permanent
ECB Chief Lagarde: Crypto and Defi Could Pose ‘Real Risks’ to Financial Stability
24.6.2022
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, says crypto assets and decentralized finance (defi) have the potential to pose “real risks” to financial stability. She has some regulatory suggestions to supplement Europe’s Markets in Crypto Assets...
ECB head calls for separate framework to regulate crypto lending
22.6.2022
Christine Lagarde introduced a “MiCa II” idea to cover the issues yet untouched by European regulators
Crypto Exchanges Backing Away from Sports Spending as Crunch Continues
21.6.2022
Crypto firms are reportedly scaling back their spending on sports-related advertising and sponsorship as winter continues to bite in the markets.
Many crypto companies – including Crypto.com and Coinbase – have responded to a sharp drop in crypto prices and trading volumes by announcing they...
First Short Bitcoin ETF in US, FATF Not Happy With VASPs, Inactivity Fee on Bitstamp + More News
20.6.2022
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Ukraine Joins European Blockchain Partnership as Observer
19.6.2022
Ukraine has been granted observer status in the European Blockchain Partnership (EBP). Officials in Kyiv hope the move will facilitate the implementation of blockchain technologies by the Ukrainian government and lead to the adoption of more efficient crypto regulations. Ukraine Advances Toward...
Third non-EU country, Ukraine, joins the European Blockchain Partnership
18.6.2022
With the ultimate goal of integrating its digital economic space with the EU, Ukraine plans to expand its interstate blockchain network partnership with other countries
Belgian Banking Group KBC Creates Blockchain-Based Coin
18.6.2022
KBC Group, a major European banking and insurance institution headquartered in Belgium, has launched a token based on a blockchain platform. Its customers will be able to acquire the new proprietary coins and use them through their KBC wallet and mobile app. KBC Issues Digital Coin for Clients...
Three Arrows Keep Hurting Crypto Market, Circle's Euro Coin in US, Samsung's Wallet + More News
16.6.2022
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One in Seven Wealthy People Now Owns ‘Digital Assets’ – Survey
15.6.2022
A new report has found that global high-rollers are spending more money than ever on crypto, which has become “an essential part” of rich individuals’ investment portfolios.
The claim was made in a wealth management study from Capgemini, a Paris, France-based IT services and consulting company....
EU commissioner reiterates need for 'regulating all crypto-assets'
14.6.2022
Mairead McGuinness said that she planned to discuss a compromise through the MiCA proposal currently under review in the EU
DeFi pulls the curtain on financial magic, says EU Blockchain Observatory expert
12.6.2022
A researcher from the University of Nicosia elaborates on key controversies of decentralized finance
EU Nears Agreement on Crypto Regulations, Report Reveals
12.6.2022
Authorities in the EU are moving closer to a deal on a legislative package tailored to comprehensively regulate the crypto market and related activities in Europe. According a media report, an agreement on the key legislation is likely to be reached as early as this month. Deal on EU Crypto...
Lack of Interest in Australian Bitcoin ETFs Blamed on Bad Launch Timing, Strong Inflows Globally
10.6.2022
Bitcoin (BTC)-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of various types are now widely available to investors around the world. But the popularity of the funds varies, with investors in Australia showing almost no interest in trading the recently-launched ETFs there....
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Lithuania aims to tighten crypto regulation and ban anonymous accounts
9.6.2022
The country decided to act in advance of upcoming EU regulations that could effectively ban non-custodial wallets
Na aktivity Warner Bros. Discovery v Česku dohlédne nový ředitel
9.6.2022
Mediální gigant Warner Bros. Discovery oznámil manažerské změny ve své evropské struktuře. Novým generálním ředitelem pro střední Evropu se stal Jamie Cooke. Na starosti má kromě naší oblasti také všechny východoevropské země, Pobaltí, Blízký východ, Středomoří a Turecko. V německy mluvících zemích...
'Nothing New at All' in Research Paper That Accuses Bitcoin of Early Centralization
7.6.2022
A new research paper that claims Bitcoin (BTC)'s early success relied on “cooperation among a small group of altruistic founders” rather than true decentralization has ignited a debate in the community, with some questioning why it received such massive media attention despite being “not notable...
‘Bitcoin-thematic’ ETF lists on Italian stock exchange Borsa Italiana
7.6.2022
A Bitcoin-thematic ETF lists on the Borsa Italiana providing savers, institutions and pensions planners with exposure to Bitcoin
Citigroup CEO: Europe More Likely to Head Into Recession Than US
7.6.2022
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser warns that a recession is more likely in Europe than in the U.S. Nonetheless, she stressed that it is not easy for the U.S. to avoid a recession. Citigroup’s CEO on Global Recession Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser warned about the health of the global economy Friday...
EU Regulator Warns Soaring Inflation Could Drive Investors to Crypto — Calls for Unified Regulatory Framework
1.6.2022
Europe’s top securities regulator has warned that soaring inflation could drive investors to cryptocurrencies. Stressing that there is “an imbalance” in how each EU country deals with crypto, the regulator calls for a common regulatory framework across European countries....