EU
EU Bans Providing High-Value Crypto Services to Russia
The move follows warnings that crypto is being used to circumvent sanctions imposed in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
Digital Euro May Get Easier AML Rules Than Bitcoin, EU Commissioner Says
Mairead McGuinness promised a role for banks in distributing the CBDC, as a consultation presages legislation earlier next year.
Decentralization and Data Privacy: What a Digital Euro Should Prioritize
HEC Paris Affiliate Professor Marina Niforos discusses the European Union’s plans for a digital euro, addressing user privacy concerns of a centralized digital currency. Plus, a conversation on financial inclusion and why the Russia-Ukraine crisis has affected how Europeans view security and data sovereignty.
EU Consultation Looks at Issues With a Digital Euro
The union's executive branch got the ball rolling Tuesday on the legislation needed to issue such a currency.
SEC Rejects Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) continued streak of rejecting bitcoin spot ETF proposals, the most recent being Ark 21Shares' application. Plus, a conversation on new legislation in the European Union (EU) aiming to enforce a travel rule on international crypto transactions.
Europe's CBDC Designers Wrestle With Privacy Issues
The European Central Bank will likely to opt for a centralized solution for its new digital euro, raising questions about state snooping.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Risk-Off Rally
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 1, 2022.
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.
