European Union
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.
EU Lawmakers Propose to Ban Geo-Blocking of Digital Currency Users
A new European Parliament proposal aims to prevent geo-blocking of consumers in the economic bloc, including users of digital currencies.
EU Securities Watchdog: New DLT Regulations Would Be 'Premature'
The European Union's top securities regulator is steering clear of blockchain regulations – for now, at least.
European Commission Eyes Transaction Limits on Digital Currencies
The EU is weighing a limit on cash transactions in a move that may also impact digital currency payments.
EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact
A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.
EU Watchdog: Blockchain Security Should Be Concern For Finance Firms
Financial firms need to be mindful of cybersecurity as they look to integrate blockchain, a top IT security agency for the European Union said.
European Central Bank Pushes for Tighter Digital Currency Control
The ECB said that digital currencies like bitcoin pose a potential threat to its ability to manage monetary policy.
