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EU officials reach agreement on AML authority for supervising crypto firms
29.6.2022
“We are putting an end to the wild west of unregulated crypto, closing major loopholes in the European anti-money laundering rules,” said European Parliament member Ernest Urtasun
KuCoin Launches Key EUR Spot Trading Pairs to Boost European Crypto Adoption
29.6.2022
Europe is one of the significant proverbial battlefields for cryptocurrency to gain broader mainstream traction. Streamlining access to cryptocurrencies through EUR-based deposit methods is essential. KuCoin, one of the biggest crypto exchanges worldwide, will enable three key EUR spot trading...
European Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Cuts Staff by Hundreds
24.6.2022
Bitpanda announced it is reducing its employee count to 730, down from about 1,000
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
European Crypto Unicorn Bitpanda Is Now Regulated in Spain
21.6.2022
The cryptocurrency exchange is also registered with regulators in Austria, France, Italy and Sweden
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...
ECB Considers Capping Digital Euro in Circulation at 4,000 per Capita, Panetta Reveals
17.6.2022
With concerns about financial stability in mind, the European Central Bank (ECB) plans to limit digital euro holdings, according to Board Member Fabio Panetta. The plan is to have a maximum amount of digital cash in circulation similar to that of euro banknotes today, the official unveiled....
Major Banks Urge Rethink of European Union's CBDC Plans
16.6.2022
The European Commission should stop focusing on technical details and think about whether to issue a digital euro at all, the Institute of International Finance said
ECB may cap digital euro at 1.5T tokens — Executive board member
15.6.2022
"Keeping total digital euro holdings between one trillion and one and a half trillion euro would avoid negative effects for the financial system,” said Fabio Panetta
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...
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
Eurovision Winners’ NFT Auction Raises $900K for Charity
6.6.2022
Kalush Orchestra, the winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, have successfully auctioned off an NFT for charity. The auction was held on MetaHistory — the official Ukrainian charitable NFT museum – and raised $900,000 in cryptocurrency for Ukraine. MetaHistory and Kalush...
A life after crime: What happens to crypto seized in criminal investigations?
5.6.2022
Like with any kind of property, law enforcement has the right to sell your coins and spend the money
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....
Binance Registers Legal Entity in Italy Amid European Move
27.5.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered with the financial regulator in Italy