Europe
Bitcoin Investment Vehicle Resumes Nasdaq Trading After Acquisition
A bitcoin trading option targeting European investors and listed on Nasdaq Nordic is once again live.
Spanish Police Seize 6 Bitcoin Mines in Crackdown on Stolen TV Content
Spanish police have seized and destroyed six bitcoin mines as part of an investigation into the illegal distribution of television content.
How Fidor Bank is Using Ethereum to Rethink Banking
Fidor Bank CIO Patrick Gruban takes CoinDesk inside a recent tech trial it conducted using the Ethereum blockchain.
Swiss City to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Government Services
The city of Zug, Switzerland, will pilot a bitcoin payments project that will allow local citizens to pay fees using digital currency.
Europe's Regulatory Blockchain Shift on Display at Private Parliament Event
Epiphyte co-founder and general counsel Gabrielle Patrick weighs in on the major factors that shaped a recent EU Parliament event on blockchain.
Isle of Man Regulator Seeks Rule Change to Ease Bitcoin Gambling
The government of the Isle of Man is looking to plug a gap in its gambling regulatory structure as it relates to bitcoin and digital currencies.
UK Government Awards £248k for Ethereum Prototype
The UK government has awarded £248k to a startup that is building a cross-border payments tool using Ethereum.
UK Government Could Track Student Loans and Grants with Blockchain
The UK government is looking at the use of blockchains to track student loans and public grants.
Vote Moves Europe Closer to AML Policy for Digital Currency Exchanges
A European Parliament committee voted to adopt a report on virtual currencies today, moving Europe one step closer to an AML policy for the industry.
Bitstamp Could Face 'Bumpy' Road in Europe Despite New License
Market observers weigh in on the news bitcoin exchange Bitstamp has secured what could be a key licensing in Luxembourg.
