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Grayscale to expand crypto fund offering into Europe
27.4.2022
CEO Michael Sonnenshein said the firm’s European rollout would be done piecemeal due to various regulatory regimes and investor attitudes
21Shares launches hybrid Bitcoin and gold ETP to enable inflation hedge
27.4.2022
Launched in cooperation with ByteTree, the new BOLD ETP by 21Shares comprises 18.5% of BTC and 81.5% of gold at launch
Europe's Lawmakers Set to Advance Discussion of Controversial Crypto AML Rules
27.4.2022
Talks on contentious anti-money laundering rules for the sector are reaching the closing stage, but some hope there’ll be wiggle room on small payments, unhosted wallets and transition periods
Leading Eastern European Exchange Exmo Sells Business in Russia, Belarus
25.4.2022
Exmo, a U.K.-based crypto exchange with extensive presence in Eastern Europe, is pulling out of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. The trading platform, Exmo.com, says it’s making the move to avoid jeopardizing its expansion in other regions by operating in high-risk markets like these....
GoCrypto Celebrates as Ljubljana Ranked Most Crypto-Friendly City in Europe
24.4.2022
The adoption of crypto assets among individuals and businesses has been rapidly spreading over the last few years. It is no longer uncommon to treat yourself to a delicious meal or buy yourself a new pair of sneakers and pay for it in crypto. The blockchain-based payment technology has come...
Financial Stability Risks Grow as War in Europe Complicates Push to Contain Inflation
23.4.2022
Tobias Adrian is the Financial Counsellor and Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department.
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While no systemic event has materialized, the balance of risks has tilted more firmly to the downside....
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Georgia crypto mining’s potential: What’s driving growth in the industry?
22.4.2022
A combination of laissez-faire factors has created a beneficial environment for cryptocurrency mining in Georgia
Emmanuel Macron on crypto: 'I don't believe in a self-regulated financial sector'
22.4.2022
In an interview, the sitting French president voiced his support for MiCA regulation and the digital euro project
Binance Limits Services to Russian Users to Comply With EU Sanctions
22.4.2022
Following the latest round of EU restrictions against Russia, digital asset exchange Binance is limiting services to Russian clients. The company pledged to lead the industry in implementing the sanctions and urged all major trading platforms to follow. Crypto Exchange Binance Cuts Services...
Dozen of Bitcoin ATMs planned at the largest EU electronics retailer
21.4.2022
Following a successful Bitcoin ATM pilot by Europe’s largest electronics retailer, 12 new Bitcoin ATMs are coming to Austria’s MediaMarkt stores
German banking giant Commerzbank applies for crypto license
21.4.2022
A spokesperson for Commerzbank confirmed to local media that it applied for the license with BaFin earlier this year in a first for a major bank in Germany
Ukrainian crypto and blockchain firms survive despite ongoing conflict
20.4.2022
Executives at nonfungible token service provider Finch are planning to open an office in Miami, while many employees of blockchain firm NEAR have gathered in Lisbon
'Let’s build a Europe where Web3 can flourish:' Crypto companies sign an open letter to EU regulators
20.4.2022
Industry representatives call the authorities not to go beyond the scope of the FATF Travel Rule recommendation
Robinhood Begins European Expansion, Acquiring Regulated UK-Based Crypto Firm Ziglu
20.4.2022
Nasdaq-listed trading platform Robinhood is acquiring Ziglu, a London-based electronic money institution and crypto asset firm. The acquisition is part of Robinhood’s international expansion plan. Robinhood “sees a big opportunity in serving customers across the globe.”...
'There are already digital means of payment:' EU Commission gets 11,000 public comments on CBDC project
19.4.2022
Less than two weeks after the consultation process' start, the prevalent mood in the comments section appears quite negative
Interest in Real Estate Investments in Spain Grew 400%, With Some Using Crypto and Stocks as Payment Method
19.4.2022
Real estate investments are booming in Spain and Europe, as investors are exiting riskier investment avenues in favor of safer options. According to sources from the real estate world, the interest in these instruments has grown 400% since November, with people purchasing homes without even having...
As Europe Seeks Alternatives, the Australian Dollar May Rise
18.4.2022
The Australian Dollar is the fifth most traded foreign currency on the exchange board. Reasons could be trade, commerce, or tourism, and the Australian Dollar was the Australian Pound from 1910 to 1966. The Reserve Bank of Australia looks after the regulation of the Australian Dollar, offering...
The US and Europe Can't Regulate Crypto Alone
15.4.2022
Global adoptions makes regulating crypto inside national siloes futile
Decentralizing the grid: Operators test blockchain solutions
14.4.2022
As today’s energy market becomes decentralized, energy grid operators may need to take a Web3 approach to asset management and security
Vitalik Buterin Becomes Citizen of Crypto-Friendly Montenegro
14.4.2022
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has been granted Montenegrin citizenship. Buterin joins other members of the crypto community with global experience who have been invited to help the small Southeast European nation attract investments and develop its blockchain sector. Vitalik Buterin Obtains...