European Union
The Digital Euro: What We Know So Far
The European Commission is planning to introduce a digital euro bill in 2023, but little is known about the European Union's plans for such a currency.
EU Markets Regulator Reportedly Calls for Ban on Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining
Energy-intensive proof-of-work crypto mining should be banned in the European Union (EU), according to the vice chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Erik Thedéen. “The Hash” panel discusses the differences between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake mining following the latest bitcoin energy debate.
EU Markets Regulator Calls for Ban on Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining: Report
Erik Thedéen said that EU regulators should nudge the crypto industry towards the less energy-intensive proof-of-stake mining.
Spain to Impose Restrictions on Crypto Promotions: Report
Starting in a month, influencers and their sponsors will be required to notify authorities in advance of posts promoting crypto and to warn of its risks.
Europe’s MiCA Crypto Rules Are Coming Soon. Here’s Why They Matter
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework would dramatically simplify how crypto businesses can expand through the 27-nation bloc.
Swedish Financial Watchdog Investigating Two Local Crypto Exchanges
The authority is examining how Safello and Goobit are implementing anti-money laundering rules.
The View From Brussels: How the EU Plans to Regulate Crypto
European Parliament member Eva Kaili says Facebook’s libra announcement in 2019 catalyzed lawmakers into action on digital assets.
SEC’s Gensler Lays Out US Crypto Regulation Stance to European Parliament
The chairman reiterated statements he has made in interviews elsewhere.
EU-Thailand Remittance Corridor Opened on Stellar Blockchain
Velo Labs has joined with TEMPO Payments and Bitazza to facilitate transfers on the Stellar blockchain.
French Asset Manager Wins Approval to Launch Bitcoin ETF in EU
Among stocks the fund will track are Argo Blockchain, Riot Blockchain, Galaxy Digital and Voyager Digital.
