EU Parliament

Sandboxes Aren’t Enough: Blockchain Leaders Seek Regulation Relief

Even in blockchain-friendly jurisdictions, some say regulatory hurdles and old mindsets are holding back innovation and growth for the industry.

Business  ·  25 September 2018

EU Report Says Cryptocurrencies ‘Unlikely’ to Challenge Central Banks

Cryptocurrencies are "unlikely" to shake up the dominance of central banks and sovereign currencies, the EU's newest report says.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 July 2018
Blockchain Applications

EU Parliament Touts Blockchain to ‘Empower’ Businesses and Citizens

A committee of the European Parliament believes that small businesses could benefit from integrating blockchain technology.

Business  ·  18 May 2018
Crime

Blockchain Has Potential in Curbing Odometer Fraud: EU Report

The European Parliament has released a research paper that touts blockchain in the prevention of odometer fraud or "clocking."

Policy & regulation  ·  21 November 2017
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2017
Regulation

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 February 2017
Regulation

EU Legislators Advance Plan to Fund Blockchain Research

The European Union is moving closer to establishing a dedicated task force focused on digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 November 2016
Europe

EU Parliament Rep Seeks €1 Million for Blockchain Research

A member of the European Parliament is proposing $1.1m be spent on a task force focused on studying digital currencies and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 August 2016
Regulation

EU Parliament Approves Proposal for Digital Currency Task Force

The European Parliament has voted to recommend that the bloc’s government create a task force dedicated to digital currencies and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 May 2016