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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.

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.

EU Watchdog: Distributed Ledgers Still Face Key Challenges
ESMA has released a new paper on blockchains and distributed ledgers as part of a fact-finding effort into the technology.

ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process
The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.

ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance
The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.

Central Bank Denies Claim Blockchain Broadly Used in Estonia
The Estonian central bank has denied that the country’s banking system relies on the use of a blockchain to secure information.

Italian Banking Group: Bitcoin's Advantage is its Network Effect
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published new submissions from a recent call for information on digital currencies.

EU Securities Watchdog Calls for Information on Blockchain Tech
The EU's securities watchdog has issued a call for evidence to ascertain if and when blockchain technology can "enter the financial mainstream".

