EU Seeks More Data on Crypto’s ‘Significant’ Environmental Harm
The bloc’s executive arm is spending $842K on a study as it mulls what to do about energy-hungry proof-of-work technology
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Sep 28, 2023 at 10:26 a.m. UTC
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EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets
The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them
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May 31, 2023 at 2:18 p.m. UTC
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EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans
The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks.
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May 23, 2023 at 3:59 p.m. UTC
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EU Consultation Warns on Risk of Big Players Becoming Metaverse Gatekeepers
The European Commission raised the risks to privacy, openness, cybersecurity and equality in online virtual worlds.
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Apr 6, 2023 at 12:48 p.m. UTC
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EU Parliament’s Smart Contract Plans Limit Standard-Setting Promise, EU Commissioner Says
Controversial lawmaker proposals on data use may no longer meet original objectives, Thierry Breton told reporters.
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Mar 14, 2023 at 11:53 p.m. UTC
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EU Metaverse Policy Should Consider Discrimination, Safety, Data Controls: Commission Official
The European Commission plans to set out policy on virtual worlds in May.
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Feb 24, 2023 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
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EU Plans Digital Euro Bill, Metaverse Policy for May, Commission Says
The bill is set to underpin a putative new central bank digital currency, financial-services commissioner Mairead McGuinness said
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Jan 24, 2023 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
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European Finance Ministers Take Stock of Digital Euro Progress
Eurogroup, the body comprised of European finance ministers, said the introduction of a digital euro requires political decisions that should be discussed and taken at the pol...
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Jan 17, 2023 at 8:12 a.m. UTC
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EU’s McGuinness Urges Speedier Vote on Long-Delayed Crypto Laws
A final vote on MiCA and anti-money-laundering rules has been repeatedly pushed back, even though a deal was struck in June
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Dec 9, 2022 at 2:14 p.m. UTC
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EU to Make Crypto Companies Report Tax Details to Authorities
New OECD-inspired tax evasion plans take a step further than the MiCA but haven’t settled how to deal with foreign providers
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Dec 8, 2022 at 12:53 p.m. UTC
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