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European Parliament

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European Parliament Proposes Expanding 'Travel Rule' to Every Single Crypto Transaction
Two major factions within the European Parliament propose to expand the "travel rule" to virtually every transaction of digital assets.
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By Jeremy Van der Haegen
Mar 7, 2022 at 3:59 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2022
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European Council Takes One Step Closer to Ratifying Landmark Crypto Regulation
The European Council and Parliament will now negotiate the rules set out in the framework.
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By Sandali Handagama
Nov 24, 2021 at 6:14 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2021
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Mairead McGuinness, Ireland's European Commissioner, speaks during a news conference in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. The European Unions executive arm dismissed the idea of setting up a bloc-wide bad bank to help lenders offload distressed credit in the wake of the pandemic, instead offering to help governments create national entities if necessary. Photographer: Delmi Alvarez/European Commission/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Policy
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.
Mairead McGuinness, Ireland's European Commissioner, speaks during a news conference in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020. The European Unions executive arm dismissed the idea of setting up a bloc-wide bad bank to help lenders offload distressed credit in the wake of the pandemic, instead offering to help governments create national entities if necessary. Photographer: Delmi Alvarez/European Commission/Bloomberg via Getty Images
By Sandali Handagama
Nov 11, 2021 at 7:40 p.m. UTC
Nov 11, 2021
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The European Union's cryptocurrency regulation is coming soon. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
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Regulation
Europe’s MiCA Crypto Rules Are Coming Soon. Here’s Why They Matter
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework would dramatically simplify how crypto businesses can expand through the 27-nation bloc.
The European Union's cryptocurrency regulation is coming soon. (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
By Sandali Handagama
Nov 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 2, 2021
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SEC’s Gensler Lays Out US Crypto Regulation Stance to European Parliament
The chairman reiterated statements he has made in interviews elsewhere.
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By Jamie Crawley
Sep 1, 2021 at 3:33 p.m. UTC
Sep 1, 2021
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Why European Parliament Approving Mass Surveillance of Private Communications Matters For Crypto
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Why European Parliament Approving Mass Surveillance of Private Communications Matters For Crypto
The European Parliament approved a mass surveillance law that would allow digital companies to scan all users’ personal messages on their platforms. “The Hash” hosts dig into...
Why European Parliament Approving Mass Surveillance of Private Communications Matters For Crypto
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 7, 2021 at 6:25 p.m. UTC
Jul 7, 2021
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Europe
EU Parliament Calls for Action on Blockchain Adoption in Trade
The European Parliament has called for measures that would prepare the region to use blockchain to benefit trade.
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By Yogita Khatri
Dec 14, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 14, 2018
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Plenary session week 8 2016. Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 - European Council and Commission statements.
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EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow 'Passport' for ICOs
One European lawmaker wants to standardize ICO regulations, thereby making it easier for projects to raise funding across the EU.
Plenary session week 8 2016. Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 February 2016 - European Council and Commission statements.
By Nikhilesh De
Sep 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 9, 2018
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EU Lawmakers Weigh 'Standard' for ICOs Under Crowdfunding Rules
Members of the European Parliament convened with experts on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for standardizing ICO rules around the EU.
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By Nikhilesh De
Sep 5, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 5, 2018
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EU Lawmaker Wants to Include ICOs in New Crowdfunding Rules
A draft proposal by the EP's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs suggests creating new regulations for public initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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By Nikhilesh De
Aug 13, 2018 at 9:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2018
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