Europe’s Landmark Crypto Regulation Is Advancing, but New Privacy Rules May Be More Important
European officials will vote on rules restricting anonymous crypto transactions later this week.
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Mar 29, 2022 at 5:51 p.m. UTC
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Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote
The provision could have required cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to shift to more environmentally friendly mechanisms.
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Mar 14, 2022 at 3:18 p.m. UTC
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The Digital Euro: What We Know So Far
The European Commission is planning to introduce a digital euro bill in 2023, but little is known about the European Union's plans for such a currency.
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Feb 11, 2022 at 7:57 p.m. UTC
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European Commission Urges Members to Agree on Crypto Regulations
The commission is hoping to finalize its proposed regulatory sandbox for financial products based on distributed ledger technology by the end of the year.
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Nov 11, 2021 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
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EU-Backed Investment Fund Puts $30M Into Crypto VC Firm's New $130M Vehicle
The backing of Fabric Ventures marks the first time a fund affiliated with the European Commission has invested in digital assets.
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Jul 29, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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EU Policymakers Propose Tighter Regulation of Crypto Transfers
The European Commission made the proposal to help crack down on flows of illicit money.
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Jul 20, 2021 at 2:59 p.m. UTC
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European Commission, ECB Unite to Consider Potential Pitfalls of the Digital Euro
The digital euro project may get underway in mid-2021 after a period of review.
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Jan 20, 2021 at 1:01 p.m. UTC
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CBDCs Could Challenge US Dollar's Dominance: Deutsche Bank
Central bank digital currencies have the potential to challenge the primacy of the U.S. dollar, according to a new report from Germany's Deutsche Bank.
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Sep 30, 2020 at 2:55 p.m. UTC
Sep 30, 2020
EU Proposes Full Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies
The European Commission has formally proposed legislation that will provide a comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies.
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Sep 24, 2020 at 1:07 p.m. UTC
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Leaked EU Draft Proposes All-Encompassing Laws for Crypto Assets
The European Commission may be proposing an all-encompassing set of regulations covering the trading of digital assets across the 27-nation bloc.
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Sep 16, 2020 at 7:50 a.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2020