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European Union

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Markets
Regulation
EU Lawmakers Propose to Ban Geo-Blocking of Digital Currency Users
A new European Parliament proposal aims to prevent geo-blocking of consumers in the economic bloc, including users of digital currencies.
Border fence
By Garrett Keirns
Feb 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 20, 2017
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esma
Markets
Regulation
EU Securities Watchdog: New DLT Regulations Would Be 'Premature'
The European Union's top securities regulator is steering clear of blockchain regulations – for now, at least.
esma
By Stan Higgins
Feb 7, 2017 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2017
RegulationNewsESMAEuropean Union
eu
Markets
Regulation
European Commission Eyes Transaction Limits on Digital Currencies
The EU is weighing a limit on cash transactions in a move that may also impact digital currency payments.
eu
By Stan Higgins
Jan 30, 2017 at 5:38 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2017
RegulationNewsEuropean CommissionEuropean Union
dlt
Markets
Regulation
EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact
A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.
dlt
By Stan Higgins
Jan 25, 2017 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
Jan 25, 2017
RegulationNewsESMAEuropean Union
eu
Markets
Security
EU Watchdog: Blockchain Security Should Be Concern For Finance Firms
Financial firms need to be mindful of cybersecurity as they look to integrate blockchain, a top IT security agency for the European Union said.
eu
By Stan Higgins
Jan 20, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2017
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ECB
Markets
Europe
European Central Bank Pushes for Tighter Digital Currency Control
The ECB said that digital currencies like bitcoin pose a potential threat to its ability to manage monetary policy.
ECB
By Stan Higgins
Oct 18, 2016 at 3:11 p.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2016
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Europol
Markets
Crime
EU's Top Cop Launches Digital Currency Working Group
Europol, the European Union’s top law enforcement agency has co-founded a new working group dedicated to digital currencies.
Europol
By Stan Higgins
Sep 12, 2016 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
Sep 12, 2016
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Markets
Exchanges
Exchange Group: EU Blockchain Rules Shouldn't Disrupt Financial Order
A major exchange industry trade group has joined an EU-level debate on blockchain regulation.
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By Stan Higgins
Sep 7, 2016 at 9:11 p.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2016
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euro, money
Markets
Europe
EU Parliament Rep Seeks €1 Million for Blockchain Research
A member of the European Parliament is proposing $1.1m be spent on a task force focused on studying digital currencies and blockchain.
euro, money
By Stan Higgins
Aug 30, 2016 at 11:45 a.m. UTC
Aug 30, 2016
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euro, europe
Markets
Europe
No, the EBA's Bitcoin Regulation Proposals Aren't All Bad
Digital currency lawyer Jacek Czarnecki argues recent regulatory proposals in the EU might benefit the blockchain industry despite criticisms.
euro, europe
By Jacek Czarnecki
Aug 19, 2016 at 12:05 p.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2016
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