Netherlands
Dutch Derivatives Exchange Deribit to Move to Crypto-Friendly Panama
Deribit will operate out of Panama starting Feb. 10, citing the Netherlands’ presumed adoption of “very strict” anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

Netherlands Plans to Punish Crypto Scammers With Up to 6 Years in Jail
The Dutch government is about to get tougher with fraudulent schemes involving banking apps and cryptocurrencies.

Dutch Man Arrested Over $2.2 Million Bitcoin Mining Fraud
A man has been arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly scamming investors out of over $2.2 million in a fake bitcoin mining scheme.

Dutch Financial Authorities Plan Licensing Scheme for Crypto Exchanges
Financial authorities in the Netherlands plan a licensing scheme for crypto exchanges and wallet providers to lower the risk of financial crimes.

The EU's Biggest ETF Firm Expands Into Crypto Products
Europe's largest trader of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is entering the crypto world.

WEF Trials Blockchain in Bid to Boost Air Travel Security
The World Economic Forum is working with the Canadian and Dutch governments to pilot a digital identity project that focuses in part on blockchain.

Dutch Regulator: ICO Environment Is a 'Dangerous Cocktail'
Regulators have issued a new warning to investors in the Netherlands about putting money into initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Europe's Largest Port Launches Blockchain Research Lab
The Dutch port of Rotterdam, the biggest shipping hub in Europe, is opening a research lab devoted to blockchain technology.

Coalition Launches to Promote Blockchain in the Netherlands
A consortium in the Netherlands has published a roadmap that outlines how domestic companies are aiming to get up to speed on blockchain.

No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing its Own Bitcoin Wallet
Dutch banking giant ABN Amro has denied it is seeking to release a consumer bitcoin wallet.
