Europe
UK Finance Watchdog Takes Step Toward Ban on Crypto Derivatives
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is now consulting on a ban of cryptocurrency-based derivatives and ETNs in a bid to protect investors.
Irish Crypto Exchange Bitsane May Have Disappeared With Users' Funds
Irish cryptocurrency exchange Bitsane may have done a runner with users' funds, according to a report.
A Wannabe Netflix Raised $575 Million on Ethereum – Then Ditched Crypto
From yachting with Selena Gomez to doling out TaTaTu tokens to movie stars, one producer's road to Hollywood was paved with ICO excess.
Six Arrested Over Cloned Crypto Exchange That Stole €24 Million
Europol and police agencies have busted a cloned exchange operation that stole over $27 million in bitcoin from thousands of victims.
Swiss Central Banker 'Relaxed' About Facebook's Libra Crypto
A Swiss central banker has suggested that Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Libra, is not ruffling any feathers with the regulator, Reuters reports.
G7 Forming Task Force in Response to Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency
France is setting up a task force within the Group of Seven nations to examine regulatory issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency.
Europol Developing 'Serious Game' to Help Train Crypto Crime Fighters
The European crime fighting agency is developing a game to teach law enforcement officers how to trace cryptocurrencies in criminal investigations.
Central Europeans Are Beginning to Wake Up to Cryptocurrency Payments
Poland's first cryptocurrency exchange queries users about why they use their loot.
S.L. Benfica Is The First Major European Football Club To Accept Cryptocurrency
S.L. Benfica fans can now lay down bitcoin and ether to pick up a team jersey.
Malta Needs to Up Its AML Game As Crypto Sector Grows, Says EU
Malta should increase its anti-money laundering policing to match the growth in financial and crypto services, according to the EU.
