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CME's Bitcoin Index Provider Wins First EU Crypto Benchmark License
The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January.
France Says It Will Block Facebook Libra in Europe
The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to national currencies.
ECB's Mersch Warns Over 'Treacherous Promises' of Facebook Libra
Yves Mersch has warned of the threat posed by Facebook's Libra to monetary policy and consumers in the EU.
Facebook Libra Already Facing an EU Antitrust Probe: Report
Facebook is reportedly already under investigation by the EU over antitrust issues related to its Libra cryptocurrency project.
ECB Says It Plans to Use More On-Chain Data to Monitor Crypto Assets
The European Central Bank has issued a new report revealing plans to use more granular blockchain data to better monitor the crypto markets.
EU Authorities Shut Down Bitcoin Transaction Mixer
A bitcoin transaction mixer has been seized and shut down by authorities in the European Union.
EU Blockchain Group Launches With SWIFT, Ripple Onboard
Over 100 firms including SWIFT, IBM and Ripple have joined a blockchain association officially launched by the European Commission on Wednesday.
Banking Startup Launching Visa Card That Lets You Spend 7 Cryptos
Banking startup 2gether is launching a prepaid Visa debit card that allows eurozone-based users to spend cryptocurrencies.
Bitfury Integration to Bring Bitcoin Lightning Payments to More Merchants
The Bitfury Group has partnered with business payments processor HadePay to bring lightning network-based bitcoin payments to merchants.
EU Report: Blockchain Adoption Will Be Led by Permissioned Platforms
Blockchain adoption will be led by permissioned platforms focused on specific use cases or user bases, according to a new EU report.
