Europe
Major Banks Urge Caution With European Union's CBDC Plans
The European Commission should evaluate the impact of issuing a digital euro, the Institute of International Finance said.
CoinShares' Losses From Terra's Slide Hit $21.4M
Liquidating the digital asset firm's position was a "humbling lesson," the CEO said.
Portugal Makes U-Turn on Cryptocurrency Tax
Reversing its previous hands-off stance, the nation will impose taxes on the exchange and sale of cryptocurrencies.
Grayscale Investments to List Its First ETF in Europe
The Grayscale Future of Finance exchange-traded fund will list on the London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse and Borsa Italiana.
Global Financial Stability Watchdog FSB Says It Could Write Crypto Rulebook
The Financial Stability Board joins tax and money-laundering bodies in responding to calls for coordinated international action to regulate the industry.
Bitstamp Appoints JB Graftieaux as CEO After Julian Sawyer's Departure
Graftieaux previously served as the company's compliance officer and Europe CEO.
Council of Europe Calls for Crypto Laundering Clampdown
The council's Moneyval committee warned of fraud, tax evasion and market manipulation taking place through virtual assets.
EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says
Officials urged lawmakers to think again as they approach the last stage of privacy-busting proposals.
Two Charged Over N Korea Sanctions; Crypto Market Falls
The U.S. charges two Europeans for helping North Korea evade sanctions with crypto. Blockchain technology comes to the forefront in recording Shanghai’s COVID-19 lockdown. Crypto market tumbles on concerns over Fed hikes and growth in China. These stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
