European Union
French Central Bank Chief Eyes Public-Private Partnership for Possible Digital Euro
The governor of the Banque de France said private-sector involvement could benefit a future digital euro initiative.
Could the European Recovery Plan Actually Break Europe Apart?
The EU’s Recovery Plan agreement has been widely hailed, but some argue that it is taking Europe down a dangerous path.
EU Privacy Shield Ruling Is an Opportunity and Conundrum for Decentralized Tech
A judgment striking down an EU-U.S. data sharing agreement may pose compliance issues for U.S. startups. But privacy tech could offer a post-law solution.
Bitcoin Rises With Stocks as EU Agrees to €750B in Coronavirus Stimulus
Bitcoin edged higher on Tuesday as stock markets cheered the EU's decision to approve a landmark coronavirus recovery fund.
Accenture, HSBC, Seba Bank Among Bank of France’s Eight CBDC Finalists
The Bank of France’s central bank digital currency experiments are moving forward with eight candidate firms picked.
'Dismantle the Euro to Save Europe' Feat. Tuomas Malinen
The coronavirus pandemic is putting more pressure than ever before on the already structurally weakened European economic and political landscape.
Dutch Central Bank Wants to Be European Union's CBDC Proving Ground
The Dutch Central Bank is making a bid to become the European Union’s proving ground for a central bank digital currency.
European Contact Tracing Consortium Faces Wave of Defections Over Centralization Concerns
Contact tracing researchers fear Europe could choose a centralized system that puts personal privacy at risk.
Decentralized Protocol Removed From EU Contact Tracing Website Without Notice
EU researchers are concerned after their proposal for a decentralized contact tracing system was rejected without explanation.
European Commission Defense Program Offers Grants for Blockchain Solutions
The European Commission is calling for future-oriented defense solutions including innovative blockchain concepts.
