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New EU AML Compliance Laws Could Disrupt the Crypto Industry
18.1.2020
Anonymity in crypto faces extinction after new EU law: “Only true privacy coins like Monero might stand the test of time and resist de-anonymization”
Where Does Europe Spend its Bitcoin? The Answer Will Surprise You!
17.1.2020
With more and more of us now choosing to spend our cryptocurrency holdings – instead of simply hoarding tokens – you might assume that people are starting to spend big on finance and investment. And according to a new report, you’d be wrong.
Per data compiled by financial platform 2gether, their...
Direct Democracy Party to Solve Issues With Crypto Rights in Russia
16.1.2020
A new political force is being born in Russia out of the country’s tech business circles. The idea has been conceived by representatives of the country’s growing digital economy sector who want to embark on finding solutions to numerous issues that concern the crypto space. Also read:...
Regulatory Roundup: EU-Wide Crypto Regulations, New Rules in Europe, US, Asia
14.1.2020
In this roundup, we cover EU-wide crypto regulations and individual countries’ new digital asset rules including Austria and the U.K. We also cover numerous crypto regulatory developments in the U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, India, and the Philippines. Also read: Regs Roundup: SEC Actions...
With New Regulations, Europe’s Crypto Companies May Be Running Out of Options
13.1.2020
European crypto companies are finding themselves in a changing regulatory environment. The new realities they have to deal with stem from the fifth edition of the European Union’s anti-money laundering directive. AMLD5 introduces stricter customer due diligence requirements and some in...
US and European Regulators Say Crypto a Priority This Year
12.1.2020
Several regulators in the U.S. and Europe have made cryptocurrency among their top priorities this year. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s compliance office and the European Securities and Markets Authority, in collaboration with other regulators, have outlined their plans to focus...
Eastern Europe Sees More Fiat Options for Trading Crypto
12.1.2020
The countries of Central and Eastern Europe, a diverse region sometimes referred to as the ‘Second World,’ are at different stages of their economic development and political integration with the EU or other supranational organizations. Having less established traditional sectors...
UK Financial Watchdog FCA Now Supervises AML/CTF Compliance of Crypto Businesses
10.1.2020
FCA is now responsible for the monitoring AML and CTF compliance of crypto-related companies
ECB President Pushes for a Central Bank Digital Currency
9.1.2020
Christine Lagarde has reiterated her interest in digital currencies, pushing for ECB’s involvement in the development of a CBDC
Europe Central Bank Proposes ‘Unattractive’ Rates for Digital Currency
3.1.2020
ECB research suggests it would continue discouraging saving money if it issued digital currency
2019 to 2020: Insiders, Outsiders and Experimenters in Crypto Regulation: Part 1
30.12.2019
Is crypto regulation the same for the world’s center of financial and trade systems — in Europe, the U.S. and Japan?
New Year 2020 Crypto Shopping Guide for Filthy Rich Hodlers
28.12.2019
The New Year is a time for self-development as well as splashing the cash. Here’s how you can spend like royalty in Europe
Binance Users Can Now Buy Four Cryptos with Visa Credit and Debit Cards
27.12.2019
Binance users can now buy cryptocurrencies in pounds and euros via Visa credit and debit cards linked to their exchange accounts
Utorg Exchange Grants Access to Traders With Limited Verification
24.12.2019
Utorg.io is a digital asset exchange based in the U.K. that allows users in Europe and around the world to trade cryptocurrencies with stablecoins and fiat money. What sets the new platform apart from many incumbents is the simplified verification procedure for traders who don’t exceed...
Boerse Stuttgart and Japan’s SBI Tie-up to Increase Presence in Asia & Europe
23.12.2019
Amidst increased efforts to regularize the use of cryptocurrencies in the main-stream, news of a new alliance has become the talk of the town. German’s first regulated crypto stock exchange operator Boerse Stuttgart Group and Japan’s huge financial company SBI have partnered. This partnership...
Boerse Stuttgart and SBI Partner to Expand Crypto Services in Europe and Asia
22.12.2019
Germany’s second-largest stock exchange and a major financial services group in Japan have partnered to expand their crypto operations in Europe and Asia. Boerse Stuttgart recently launched its crypto trading platform while SBI has been expanding its crypto business operations for several...
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou on Crypto Derivatives and Market Predictions for 2020
22.12.2019
12 months ago, crypto derivatives platform Bybit officially launched. The Singapore exchange, which also has offices in Hong Kong and Taiwan, has enjoyed a fruitful first year, attracting users from North America, Europe, Russia and Asia. With products including BTC, ETH, XRP and EOS perpetual...
SBI Partners With Stock Exchange Boerse Stuttgart to Drive Crypto Adoption
20.12.2019
Japanese financial services giant SBI plans to invest in two subsidiaries of Germany’s second-largest stock exchange Boerse Stuttgart Group
European Central Bank’s CBDC Borrows Bitcoin’s Pseudo-Anonymity
20.12.2019
On December 17, the European Central Bank (ECB) published a report that showcased its blockchain technology proof-of-concept. One particular feature the central bank digital chain holds is the ability to issue “anonymity vouchers.” Also read: Lagarde Sees Demand for Stablecoins, Plans...
Crypto Regulation Is Coming To Europe: Are Exchanges Ready for New Rules?
18.12.2019
European crypto companies have a countdown clock on regulations kicking in on Jan. 10 next year. So how are they preparing?