Europe
Which Country Is Leading Global NFT Adoption?
Europe lags behind North America and Asia Pacific's rate of NFT adoption, Juniper Research Head Nick Maynard shares. He breaks down the regional difference in NFT adoption as the company predicts global transactions of NFTs will reach 40 million by 2027.
Two Charged Over N Korea Sanctions; Crypto Market Falls
The U.S. charges two Europeans for helping North Korea evade sanctions with crypto. Blockchain technology comes to the forefront in recording Shanghai’s COVID-19 lockdown. Crypto market tumbles on concerns over Fed hikes and growth in China. These stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Bitcoin Held by Funds Drops Over $240M Ahead of CPI Release
A ByteTree Chart shows the number of coins held by U.S. and Canadian closed-ended funds, and Canadian and European ETFs have dropped by almost 5,800 BTC, worth $243 million, ahead of the CPI release.
21Shares Launches Metaverse ETP via Sandbox’s SAND Token
21Shares, a Switzerland-based crypto exchange-traded product issuer, has launched a new asset on SAND tokens, providing investors with exposure to The Sandbox. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing investor appetite for metaverse and blockchain gaming ventures while comparing the difference between American and European crypto offerings.
EU to Restrict Crypto Transactions, CFTC Eyes ‘Digital Commodity’ Regulation
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses why the European Parliament voted to move forward with a set of restrictive crypto policies, citing concerns regarding illicit activities. Plus, a recap on the House Agriculture Committee's hearing and the CFTC's involvement in regulating crypto.
Risk-Off Sentiment in Crypto Markets Following EU Parliament Vote
Jason Guthrie, WisdomTree head of digital assets for Europe, discusses his take on the recent sell-off in the crypto markets following the European Parliament passing legislation to ban anonymous crypto transactions. Plus, a conversation about President Biden’s digital asset executive order and how regulation could drive mainstream crypto adoption.
EU MiCA Bill Progresses Without Bitcoin Mining Provision
The European Parliament's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill has moved forward, omitting a controversial provision that targeted proof-of-work mining. “The Hash” team compares MiCA to a similar piece of legislation making headway in the state of New York and examines what the future of crypto oversight in Europe might look like.
India Passes Crypto Tax Law, EU Moves Forward With MiCA Bill
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how India’s new crypto tax law, which will impose a 30% capital gains tax, could impact the country’s local Web 3 scene and possibly create a “brain drain.” Plus, a conversation about the EU’s MiCA bill and its implications for the European crypto industry.
