Europe
Britain's Royal Mint Reveals Details on 'Live' Blockchain for Tracking Gold
At the London Blockchain Summit this week, the U.K.'s Royal Mint revealed details of its gold tracking blockchain, RMG, and hinted at plans to come.
London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials
An exec from the London Stock Exchange hinted at growing pains for bank blockchains Tueday, suggesting fiat currencies may be hindering innovation.
EU Government Pegs Blockchain as Beneficiary of €30 Billion Research Fund
The European Commission has announced €30 billion on new investments in technology initiatives including those involving blockchain.
Cyprus Securities Regulator Trials Blockchain Oversight in OTC Markets
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed new details about its efforts to explore blockchain technology.
UK Treasury: Cryptocurrencies Pose Low Terrorist Financing Risk
The British Treasury has stated in a report that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin pose "low risk" for terrorist financing and money laundering.
Malta Proposes Rules for Cryptocurrency Investment Funds
Malta's government has proposed new rules for investment funds that plan to invest in cryptocurrencies.
UK Regulator: DLT Startups Are Being Denied Banking Services
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority found that DLT businesses do not receive loans from banks as much as other companies.
Macroeconomics, Gambling and Crypto: A Perfect Storm?
Two small islands are showing us how blockchain-friendly legislation can help encourage development that could affect the whole industry.
ECB President: Bitcoin Not 'Mature' Enough to Be Regulated
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has said that cryptocurrencies are not "mature" enough to be regulated.
Sweden's Government Sold Bitcoin Today At Above Market Rates
The Swedish Enforcement Agency concluded its week-long bitcoin auction, making nearly 50 percent more than the past market rate.
