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US, EU Members Among 60 Nations Calling for Open, Global Internet
The "Declaration for the Future of the Internet" calls for the network to return to its decentralized roots, and warns against Russia peeling off to form its own network.
EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says
Officials urged lawmakers to think again as they approach the last stage of privacy-busting proposals.
Europe's Lawmakers Set to Advance Discussion of Controversial Crypto AML Rules
Talks on contentious anti-money laundering rules for the sector are reaching the closing stage, but some hope there’ll be wiggle room on small payments, unhosted wallets and transition periods.
EU Agrees on Law to Curb Online Ads, Strip Illegal Content
The Digital Services Act, targeting big tech firms like Apple and Meta, is viewed as a “constitution for the internet.”
Crypto Taxes Fall Under EU Lawmakers' Gaze
Some worry sharing information about foreign crypto holdings is unjustified snooping – but lawmakers also reckon blockchain technology could aid tax collection.
Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report
Documents released by a German site suggest concern about the environmental impact of the crypto mining method.
Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto License
If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services.
Crypto Industry Reacts to EU Regulatory Control
Joshua Ellul, director of the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technology, shares insights into the current state of crypto regulation in the European Union as anti-privacy legislation is put forward in the European Parliament.
EU Crypto Firms Protest ‘Alarming’ Anti-Money Laundering Laws
The companies are joining forces to try to limit the impact of new proposals to identify crypto users and regulate stablecoins.
France's Crypto Industry Fights Institutional Caution
A Web 3 summit in Paris has vaunted the country’s strengths and talent pool, but crypto advocates must battle for acceptance from skeptical financiers.
