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European Union AI Act passes in parliament
14.6.2023
Member states will have the opportunity to negotiate final details before the act becomes law
EU’s new crypto law: How MiCA can make Europe a digital asset hub
14.6.2023
MiCA was recently signed into law and published in the EU’s official journal, starting the countdown for implementing the first-of-its-kind crypto legislation in 27 member states
Ripple welcomes MiCA regulation as US lawsuit highlights lack of clarity
14.6.2023
Ripple's operations gear up in Europe and Asian markets despite an ongoing lawsuit instituted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
AI startup by ex-Meta and Google researchers raises $113M in seed funding
14.6.2023
The company is on a hiring spree and on the lookout for researchers, software engineers and product developers in AI
Irish data watchdog blocks Google from launching Bard in the EU: Report
13.6.2023
Google’s been forced to postpone the launch of its Bard AI service in the EU after Irish regulators accused it of failing to file the proper paperwork
Bitcoin to fight against European challenges — Northern Lightning founder
12.6.2023
The Bitcoin community continues to develop tools and services that could prove useful as Europe grapples with conflict, migration and government overreach
a16z opening London crypto office citing 'predictable' environment
12.6.2023
The expansion came following a “productive dialogue” with the U.K. Prime Minister and “months of constructive conversations” with UK policymakers, a16z’s general partner said
European Consumer Organization Calls for Curbing Crypto Promotion on Twitter, Tiktok
11.6.2023
BEUC, the European Consumer Organization, has urged Brussels to clamp down on the promotion of crypto assets on social media. The umbrella group calls for implementing stricter advertising rules on major platforms like Twitter and Tiktok as well as preventing influencers from misleading investors....
EU Consumer Watchdog Slams Instagram, TikTok for Enabling Crypto Scams
10.6.2023
The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) has released a report accusing leading social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube of enabling scams related to digital assets.
In a 20-page report, the watchdog categorized digital assets as highly risky and prone to scams...
Report: Pan-African Crypto Exchange Mara Lays Off Majority of Employees
9.6.2023
African crypto exchange Mara has not only parted ways with a reported 85% of its staff but has cut the salaries of workers that have remained. Although Mara has cast the layoffs as an exercise which aims to remove redundant roles, former employees have said the startup’s ballooning marketing...
Today in Crypto: US Court Issues a Summons for Binance's CZ, EU Targets Instagram, YouTube, TikTok & Twitter Over Crypto Ads, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Limits Customers' Ability to Send Money to Crypto Exchanges
8.6.2023
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EU to use blockchain for educational and professional credential verification
8.6.2023
The EU’s EBSI Vector project and Protokol blockchain solutions are creating a blockchain-based cross-border credential verification program for EU citizens
EU watchdog targets crypto ads on Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Twitter
8.6.2023
The largest European consumer rights group alleges crypto marketers in popular social networks the misleading promotion and thus exposing consumers to serious harm
U.S. Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against DeFi Startup PoolTogether
8.6.2023
The lawsuit, filed in 2021, alleges the platform operated in a way that enabled users to evade financial regulation and scam consumers
Crypto Whales are Accumulating LPX Token Before it Lists on Exchanges – Best Penny Crypto?
7.6.2023
The cryptocurrency market is teeming with opportunities for investors seeking promising projects to put their money in. Penny cryptos, in particular, have piqued the interest of many due to their potential for significant returns on investment.
One new project in particular, Launchpad XYZ ($LPX)...
U.S. SEC Enforcement Could Boost Europe's Crypto Chances, Officials Say
7.6.2023
EU officials are hoping to tempt crypto innovators as Binance and Coinbase complain of regulation by enforcement in the U.S
FTX's $500 Million Stake in AI Startup Anthropic on the Market Amid Bankruptcy
7.6.2023
Bankers of now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX are looking to offload its stake in AI startup Anthropic.
Perella Weinberg, the boutique bank overseeing FTX's bankruptcy proceedings, is reportedly discussing the potential sale of Anthropic's stake with interested parties, Semafor reported...
AI and Big Data Expo Europe Announces New Speakers
7.6.2023
Leaders across the tech industry will soon flock to Amsterdam for another edition of AI and Big Data Expo Europe. The event, taking place on September 26-27, 2023, at RAI, Amsterdam, brings together industry-leading technology companies, allowing attendees to discover the newest applications of...
Apple confirms acquisition of AR startup Mira following Vision Pro launch: Report
7.6.2023
While Apple Vision Pro comes with features geared toward personalized virtual reality, Mira’s headsets are purpose-built for industrial applications
Bitcoin Life Insurance Startup Raises $19M in Seed Rounds Led by Sam Altman and Gradient Ventures
7.6.2023
Meanwhile, a life insurance company that uses bitcoin, has accumulated $19 million through two seed funding rounds. The first round was led by Openai CEO Sam Altman and former Stripe executive Lachy Groom, while Google’s Gradient Ventures took charge of the second round. Crypto Startup...