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ECB officials move to 'preparation phase' for digital euro
18.10.2023
Though the issuance of a digital euro is not a certainty, officials with the European Central Bank are moving to next phase of the project
Europe's Expanding Crypto Landscape: DeFi and Web3 on the Rise
18.10.2023
The digital asset ecosystem in Europe expands as institutions broaden their services to decentralized finance (DeFi) amid market turmoil.
A new market report released by on-chain analytics from Chainalysis shows industry growth in Central, Northern, and Western Europe (CNWE) as well as the United...
Central banks want to look under crypto’s hood — Is this a positive sign?
18.10.2023
The mere fact that the Deutsche Bundesbank, BIS and other financial incumbents want such information now suggests a tacit acceptance of crypto
Europe’s Data Agencies Express Concerns Over Privacy Standards with The Digital Euro
18.10.2023
The European Union (EU) data protection agencies have flagged possible areas concerning user privacy exposures of the proposed digital euro.
In a joint release on Oct 18, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) highlighted their opinion on...
UK tops crypto activity in Central, Northern and Western Europe: Chainalysis
18.10.2023
Crypto adoption in the United Kingdom has been growing as the country adopts more regulations targeting crypto and stablecoins, the study shows
Council of Europe adopts DAC8 crypto tax reporting rule
18.10.2023
The eighth iteration of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation was formally adopted by the Council of the European Union
Future of DAOs limited by lack of regulatory framework: ECB Occasional Paper
18.10.2023
Uncertain regulatory conditions continue to have a negative impact on the sustainable growth of the DAO ecosystem, revealed a new European Central Bank occasional paper
Binance Stops Accepting New Users in UK to Comply With Crypto Regulations
18.10.2023
Binance has announced that it will no longer accept new users in the U.K. in order to comply with new crypto regulations from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Binance explained that it is currently looking for an FCA-authorized firm to review and approve its U.K. financial promotions...
Europe's AML regulations come at a high cost — for your privacy and otherwise
17.10.2023
The European Union’s anti-money laundering laws infringe upon personal privacy, and they come with costs that are simply too high
Crypto investor protections in EU won’t take effect until late 2024
17.10.2023
Crypto asset service providers may not benefit from full rights and protections afforded to them under MiCA until as late as July 2026, the ESMA said
The explosive revelations of Caroline Ellison: Law Decoded
16.10.2023
SBF’s former girlfriend admits to fraud during her time as CEO of Alameda Research
European regulators assess DeFi risks, Uniswap launches Android wallet: Finance Redefined
13.10.2023
EU securities regulators have their eyes on DeFi, and the top 100 DeFi tokens had mixed price action over the past week, with most trading in a tight range
French Regulator Concludes DeFi Public Consultations, Views Ecosystem as “Disintermediated”
13.10.2023
The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR), a body within the French Central Bank published a summary of the public consultation it held on decentralized finance (DeFi).
The document released on Oct 12, outlines a key path toward regulations in the sector to address the risky...
Bank of America and SAP Veterans to Lead Crypto Infrastructure Firm Taurus' European Drive
13.10.2023
Swiss institutional crypto infrastructure firm Taurus SA has been expanding its presence in Europe with the opening of two new offices in the United Kingdom and France.
In a Thursday blog post, the company said it has appointed former Bank of America executive Jürgen Hofbauer and SAP veteran...
Stocks across Asia and Europe rise on Economic growth indicators
12.10.2023
Stocks across Asia Pacific region marked second consecutive day of bullish growth while European stock market reach 3-week high
EU’s Securities Regulator Weighs In On The Risk and Benefits of DeFi to the Economy
11.10.2023
The European Securities and Market Authority (ESMA) has released a report on the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) and the risk posed by growing adoption.
In a report released on Oct 11, the 22-page document highlights the risks posed by a sector that holds much promise and reshaped...
Asian markets surge as European stocks show mixed performance
11.10.2023
Asian stocks surged across the board on Wednesday led by South Korean market while European markets had a mixed day
European regulator: DeFi comes with significant risks as well as benefits
11.10.2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority released an article on Decentralized Finance and its risks for the EU Market
Asian and European stocks rally amid a wave of risk appetite
10.10.2023
Asian and European stocks registered bullish surge on Tuesday owing to Fed's hawkish outlook on interest rates
Bitstamp Crypto Exchange Seeks Collaboration with European Banks to Boost Crypto Adoption
10.10.2023
The world’s longest-running crypto exchange Bitstamp is in talks with three large European banks about offering crypto services.
The 12-year-old exchange is in talks to help the banks begin offering these services possibly in the first quarter of 2024.
Cryptonews has reached out to Bitstamp...