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UK Bank Standard Chartered Uses Blockchain for Supply Chain Finance
5.8.2019
Standard Chartered completed its first joint blockchain-based supply chain financing transaction in cooperation with Linklogis
More Signs the Next Big Financial Crisis May Begin in Germany
3.8.2019
Germany, the locomotive of Europe’s huge economy, is entering a difficult period, various indicators suggest. And when the Federal Republic sneezes, the Old Continent usually catches cold. This time, Germany may infect the rest of the world as well. An economic and financial crisis there...
Giant European Retailer Phone House To Accept Crypto Payments Via UTRUST
27.7.2019
Crypto adoption in Europe is all set to receive a major push, as the giant technology retailer Phone House will accept crypto payments via UTRUST payment gateway. This crypto payments using the USTRUST platform will begin from August 14. Announcement ???? the second mainstream merchant joining...
G7 Agrees on Crypto Action Plan Spurred by Facebook’s Libra
20.7.2019
G7 finance chiefs met this week and Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency was high on their agenda. They agreed on several crypto initiatives and fast regulatory responses to projects such as Libra, calling for them to meet the highest standards of financial regulation. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue...
Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority Approves State-of-the-Art Tokenized Real Estate Investment Product
19.7.2019
CROWDLITOKEN AG pioneers and starts distribution of a digital bond – European retail investors benefit as well For the first time in Europe, the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has approved the offering prospectus for a tokenized real estate investment […]
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PR: Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority Approves Tokenized Real Estate Investment Product
17.7.2019
CROWDLITOKEN AG pioneers and starts distribution of a digital bond – European retail investors benefit as well
For the first time in Europe, the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA) has approved the offering prospectus for a tokenised real estate investment product. CROWDLITOKEN AG...
Georgia Exempts Bitcoin From VAT to Become the Next Country to Affirm Its Currency Status
13.7.2019
Cryptocurrency taxation is a subject that concerns a growing number of users, traders and investors. An area that creates a lot of confusion among taxpayers is the application of VAT, or the value-added tax most countries levy on the sales of goods and services. Georgia has become the latest nation...
Police in Spain Say Bitcoin ATMs Expose Problems in Europe’s AML Laws
12.7.2019
Spanish police authorities are raising the alarm because a recent criminal case involved the use of bitcoin ATMs, making their jobs more difficult
How 10 Countries Respond to Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
11.7.2019
A growing number of governments have responded to Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans including China, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U.K., and the U.S. Several intergovernmental organizations have also weighed in such as the European Central Bank and the Bank...
Italy to Lead European Blockchain Partnership Until July 2020
9.7.2019
Italy, Sweden and the Czech Republic to lead the European Blockchain Partnership promoted by European Commission up to July 2020
European Central Bank Exec Calls for Fast Regulatory Action Regarding Libra
7.7.2019
Financial regulators must act fast to prepare for Facebook’s Libra stablecoin, according to European Central Bank executive board member Benoit Coeure
Christine Lagarde Nominated As Next President Of European Central Bank
3.7.2019
The European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund are perhaps two of the most important institutions in the world, and hence, it does not come as a surprise that the former has tapped the latter’s chief for the top job. In a new development, it has emerged that the ECB has nominated...
Dutch Ministers Call for Cryptocurrency, Cash Use Regulations
1.7.2019
Dutch ministers have proposed that the government regulate crypto and large cash transactions, citing concerns over money laundering
European Union Gives Unconditional Approval To IBM’s $34 Billion Red Hat Deal
28.6.2019
As far as tech industry royalty is concerned, then IBM is right up there with the biggest names in the industry and its move to acquire Red Hat, an open source software firm for a mammoth $34 billion is an indication of its ambitions. As everyone knows, cloud computing is now the emerging industry...
EU Banks to Deploy Instant Payments System in Response to Competition From Libra
27.6.2019
A comprehensive instantaneous payments system may be in place in the European Union by 2020
Facebook’s New Crypto Faces Scrutiny From European Authorities
18.6.2019
“It is out of question’’ that Facebook's Libra be allowed to “become a sovereign currency,” says France's finance minister
How to Exchange Your Amazon Gift Cards for Bitcoin Cash
13.6.2019
If you’re looking to acquire some cryptocurrency without having to open an account at a centralized exchange, there are several ways to do so. One is to convert Amazon gift cards into bitcoin cash via Purse.io while helping others spend their BCH. Also Read: Coinbase Launches Crypto Debit...
Coinbase Launches Crypto Debit Card in 6 European Countries
12.6.2019
Coinbase Card is being made available in six new countries across Europe. The service enables users to spend their digital funds in-store and online, supporting all crypto assets available to trade on the Coinbase platform such as bitcoin cash. Also Read: How to Buy a Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet...
Coinbase Expands Its Cryptocurrency Debit Card Service To Six European Nations
12.6.2019
Coinbase rolled out its cryptocurrency debit card powered by Visa in the month of April this year in the UK. The cryptocurrency exchange received a tremendous response for this service, and now it has expanded its operational area by offering the same service in six more European countries....
Coinbase Card Launches in Six European Countries
12.6.2019
Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase has expanded its Visa crypto cards to six European nations