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CBDCs May Need Global Regulation, EU Commissioner Says
Paolo Gentiloni says a series of international agreements may be needed to stop state-backed digital currencies from infringing on countries' sovereignty.
EU Delays Vote on MiCA Crypto Legislation Until February
Technical issues in the lengthy text could delay the start of the licensing regime set out in the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation.
New NFT Rules Possible if Lawmakers Ask, EU Official Says
The treatment of non-fungible tokens wasn’t fully resolved by Brussels’ landmark Markets in Crypto Assets regulation.
EU Stablecoin Caps Could Lighten or Get Tougher, French Official Warns
Limits on stablecoins denominated in currencies other than euros were among the most controversial elements of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets law.
DeFi’s ‘Severe Threat’ Needs New Kind of Regulation, EU Commission Told
The EU executive is seeking academic input as it turns its attention to decentralized finance based on software protocols
EU Antitrust Officials Are Worried About Competition in the Metaverse
The European Commission is concerned that a company like Facebook parent Meta Platforms could dominate the market, hurting consumers.
Time’s Running Out for French Crypto Registration Regime, Regulator Says
The country's Financial Markets Authority is also looking for entities willing to test out DLT-based securities trading.
EU Countries Must Be Ready to Block Crypto Mining: Commission
The European Commission said Tuesday that members of the EU should be ready to block crypto mining, while the region prepares for an uncertain winter. "The Hash" panel discusses what this could mean for the global mining community.
EU Countries Must Be Ready to Block Crypto Mining, Commission Says
The European Union's executive arm also wants blockchains to show energy-efficiency labels and to end crypto tax breaks.
France to Explore Crypto Tax Treatment Next Year
The self-styled crypto hub won’t just copy and paste traditional finance norms, but Bruno Le Maire is also worried about energy consumption
