EU Agencies to Offer €100K Prize at Blockchain Hackathon

The EU Commission and the EU Intellectual Property Office will host a hackathon to explore blockchain use cases for intellectual property protection.

Don’t Forget the ‘Other’ Cryptocurrency Tax

If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.

EU Can’t Ban Bitcoin Mining Over Energy Concerns, Official Says

Cryptocurrency mining is perfectly legal in Europe and only subject to standard electricity rules, according to an EU commissioner.

Dutch Finance Minister Calls for ICO Regulations

The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

Cryptocurrency Tops EU Watchdog’s 2018 Agenda

The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018.

EU Launches Blockchain Observatory With Ethereum Startup

The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections.

EU Commissioner to Host ‘High Level’ Crypto Roundtable

A European Union commissioner plans to hold a meeting of public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies.

Almost Half of ICO Funding Goes to Europe, Report Finds

The report by venture capital firm Atomico also found that more than a third of all ICOs were based in the EU.

European Commission to Assess Potential of EU-Wide Blockchain Infrastructure

The European Commission (EC) is launching a study aimed to assess the potential of an EU-wide blockchain infrastructure.