Europe
German Tech Magazine t3n Trials Employee Bitcoin Payroll
German tech magazine t3n has announced it will allow employees to receive a portion of their salary in bitcoin.
ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process
The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.
BaFin: Blockchain Could Lead to 'New Standard' in Financial Markets
Germany’s top securities regulator has published a report that explores blockchain tech, offering early hints at how it views the technology.
European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies
A new European Parliament draft report on digital currencies calls for the creation of a task force specifically devoted to the technology.
UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain 'Space' to Grow
The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.
French Politicians Predict Blockchain Tech Will Lead to Job Losses
Two of France’s left-leaning political parties speculated in a publication that technologies like the blockchain could lead to “massive” job losses.
Five UK Mutual Funds Partner on Blockchain Trading Project
Five major UK fund houses have reportedly partnered on a project to explore blockchain technology's cost saving potential in trading systems.
Bank of England Economist Joins Ledger Journal Editorial Board
Ledger, a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to cryptocurrencies, has added a Bank of England economist and researcher to its editorial board.
ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance
The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.
Estonian High Court Asks Government to Clarify Bitcoin Stance
The Estonian Supreme Court has asked the country’s government to provide clarity in an ongoing court case involving bitcoin trading.
