Europe
Could Bitcoin Be the Future of Blockchain Post Trade?
Conventional thinking about blockchain technology's use in stock markets may be wrong, according to one academic.
How Switzerland's First Financial Markets Blockchain Was Born
A prototype currently being developed by Six Securities provides one of the first examples of how FMIs are investigating blockchain.
EU Parliament Paper Explores Bitcoin-Powered Elections
A think tank run by the European Parliament recently released a discussion paper on blockchain-based elections.
Romanian Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down
Romanian bitcoin exchange BTCXchange has officially closed down.
Hyperledger to Address International Trade Standards Body
ISITC and Hyperledger are teaming up to talk blockchain standards in Europe next week.
No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing its Own Bitcoin Wallet
Dutch banking giant ABN Amro has denied it is seeking to release a consumer bitcoin wallet.
Italy Wants to Tax Speculative Bitcoin Use
New documents show bitcoin is being treated as a form of currency by Italy's tax top office.
Exchange Group: EU Blockchain Rules Shouldn't Disrupt Financial Order
A major exchange industry trade group has joined an EU-level debate on blockchain regulation.
EU Parliament Rep Seeks €1 Million for Blockchain Research
A member of the European Parliament is proposing $1.1m be spent on a task force focused on studying digital currencies and blockchain.
No, the EBA's Bitcoin Regulation Proposals Aren't All Bad
Digital currency lawyer Jacek Czarnecki argues recent regulatory proposals in the EU might benefit the blockchain industry despite criticisms.
