European Union
EU Securities Watchdog Extends Blockchain Task Force Mandate
A distributed ledger task force convened by the European Union's top securities watchdog has been extended.
Financial Firms Offer Diverse Blockchain Views in European Commission Response
With a public comment period over, financial firms are beginning to publish remarks submitted to the European Commission on DLT.
Europe's IT Systems Agency Explores Blockchain At Industry Roundtable
A European agency focused on IT interoperability discussed blockchain technology during a recent industry event.
Europe's Executive Arm Launches New Blockchain Study Group
The European Commission is launching a new blockchain research project focused on non-financial applications of the tech.
EU Commits €5 Million to Fund Blockchain Surveillance Research
A group of government agencies, law enforcement groups and academic researchers are partnering on a new digital currency surveillance project.
ECB: Blockchain 'Principles' Could Help Spur Adoption
The European Union’s central bank recent commented on how the economic bloc could move to encourage the spread of new technologies like blockchain.
European Commission Backs Blockchain Pilot With €500k Budget
The European Union’s executive branch is establishing an "observatory" focused on blockchain as part of a wider pilot project.
European Central Bank: Still Too Early for DLT in Eurozone
The ECB has once again shot down the idea that it might use distributed ledger tech as part of its market infrastructure in the near future.
EU Draft Law Outlines Parliament Plan to Monitor Bitcoin Users
EU Parliament members have published new draft legislation outlining their plans to regulate digital currencies.
EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain's 'Substantial Impact'
The EU Parliament’s in-house research office has published a new wide-ranging report on blockchain tech.
