Netherlands

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The Netherlands’ AMLD5 Interpretation Appears to Be Killing Crypto Firms

William FoxleyApr 27, 2020

The announced closure of one-man bitcoin startup Bittr may be the first of many in the Netherlands as contentious new AMLD5 regulations come into effect.

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Dutch Brokerage Launches Crypto Trading for the Euro Market

Sebastian SinclairApr 9, 2020

Amsterdam-based brokerage BUX has started offering crypto services following the acquisition of defunct exchange Blockport.

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Dutch Central Bank to Crypto Firms: Register in 2 Weeks or Shut Down

Danny NelsonMay 5, 2020

Dutch crypto companies must register with the Netherlands’ central bank by May 18 or cease operations immediately as the country enforces new anti-money laundering regulations required by the European Union.

Tokenized Equity

Dusk Network Plans to Tokenize Equity for Thousands of Dutch Companies

Paddy BakerFeb 27, 2020

Dusk Network has partnered with Firm24, one of the Benelux region's largest shareholder registries, for the tokenization initiative.

AMLD5

Dutch Derivatives Exchange Deribit to Move to Crypto-Friendly Panama

William FoxleyJan 9, 2020

Deribit will operate out of Panama starting Feb. 10, citing the Netherlands’ presumed adoption of “very strict” anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

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Crime

Netherlands Plans to Punish Crypto Scammers With Up to 6 Years in Jail

Daniel Palmer

The Dutch government is about to get tougher with fraudulent schemes involving banking apps and cryptocurrencies.

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Bitcoin Mining

Dutch Man Arrested Over $2.2 Million Bitcoin Mining Fraud

Yogita Khatri

A man has been arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly scamming investors out of over $2.2 million in a fake bitcoin mining scheme.

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Dutch Financial Authorities Plan Licensing Scheme for Crypto Exchanges

Yogita Khatri

Financial authorities in the Netherlands plan a licensing scheme for crypto exchanges and wallet providers to lower the risk of financial crimes.

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The EU’s Biggest ETF Firm Expands Into Crypto Products

Muyao Shen

Europe's largest trader of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is entering the crypto world.

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Identity

WEF Trials Blockchain in Bid to Boost Air Travel Security

Annaliese Milano

The World Economic Forum is working with the Canadian and Dutch governments to pilot a digital identity project that focuses in part on blockchain.

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Netherlands

Dutch Regulator: ICO Environment Is a ‘Dangerous Cocktail’

Brady Dale

Regulators have issued a new warning to investors in the Netherlands about putting money into initial coin offerings (ICOs).

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Research

Europe’s Largest Port Launches Blockchain Research Lab

Rachel Rose O'Leary

The Dutch port of Rotterdam, the biggest shipping hub in Europe, is opening a research lab devoted to blockchain technology.

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Coalition Launches to Promote Blockchain in the Netherlands

Chuan Tian

A consortium in the Netherlands has published a roadmap that outlines how domestic companies are aiming to get up to speed on blockchain.

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No, ABN Amro Isn’t Releasing its Own Bitcoin Wallet

Pete Rizzo

Dutch banking giant ABN Amro has denied it is seeking to release a consumer bitcoin wallet.

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