Europe
Lithuanian Central Bank Seeks Developers for Blockchain Sandbox
The Bank of Lithuania has called for developer proposals to kick off its service-based blockchain platform called LBChain.
The Crown Prince of Liechtenstein Wants to Invest in Crypto
The Crown Prince of Liechtenstein says his family might invest in cryptocurrencies and that he sees a future for the blockchain.
French Regulator Blacklists 15 Crypto Investment Websites
The Autorite des Marches Financiers has extended its blacklist of non-compliant investment companies to include crypto businesses.
Gibraltar Plans to Regulate ICO Tokens as Commercial Products
The government of Gibraltar has released a white paper detailing its plans for the regulation of tokens and token sales.
IMF's Lagarde: Track Cryptos with Blockchain to 'Fight Fire with Fire'
IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies
EU Can't Ban Bitcoin Mining Over Energy Concerns, Official Says
Cryptocurrency mining is perfectly legal in Europe and only subject to standard electricity rules, according to an EU commissioner.
EU Eyes Blockchain Push With New FinTech Action Plan
The European Commission said it will host a Fintech Lab to foster emerging technologies including blockchain starting from Q2 2018.
Ex-Trump Adviser Bannon Says Cryptocurrency Will Bring 'True Freedom'
Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist and right-wing firebrand, is now touting the liberating potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain.
North Carolina Orders Crypto Mining Firm to Halt Share Sale
North Carolina deems passive mining pool "shares" are unregistered securities.
UK Central Bank to Clamp Down on Crypto Money Laundering
The head of the Bank of England has said that the institution will step up its efforts to combat cryptocurrency money laundering.
