European Commission Defense Program Offers Grants for Blockchain Solutions
The European Commission is calling for future-oriented defense solutions including innovative blockchain concepts.
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Mar 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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French Central Banker Advocates for Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe
The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech.
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Nov 25, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
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EU Launches Estimated €400M Blockchain, AI Fund to Avoid Lagging US, China
A new fund has been set up with the aim of preventing the EU falling behind nations like the U.S. and China on blockchain and AI innovation.
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Nov 22, 2019 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
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European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra.
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Nov 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
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Coinbase Eyes European Growth After Winning Irish E-Money License
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been granted an Irish e-money license that will bring it greater access to EU and EEA markets.
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Oct 14, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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EU Finance Commissioner Vows New Rules on Crypto, Libra Stablecoin
EU's financial services commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis intends to create a new regulations for crypto, particularly Facebook’s Libra stablecoin.
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Oct 8, 2019 at 9:58 a.m. UTC
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Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.
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Sep 16, 2019 at 9:10 a.m. UTC
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CME's Bitcoin Index Provider Wins First EU Crypto Benchmark License
The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January.
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Sep 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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France Says It Will Block Facebook Libra in Europe
The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to national currencies.
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Sep 12, 2019 at 9:35 a.m. UTC
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ECB's Mersch Warns Over 'Treacherous Promises' of Facebook Libra
Yves Mersch has warned of the threat posed by Facebook's Libra to monetary policy and consumers in the EU.
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Sep 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 2, 2019