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EU Securities Group Advises Regulating Crypto Assets Under Existing Rules

A group that advises the EU's securities watchdog has recommended regulating most crypto assets under existing financial rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 October 2018
Europe

EU Markets Regulator Budgets €1.1 Million to Monitor Cryptos, Fintech

The EU's financial markets watchdog is setting aside over €1 million in order to monitor cryptocurrencies and other fintech activities in 2019.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 October 2018
Europe

‘Crypto Assets Are Here to Stay,’ Says EU Commission Vice President

The European Commission will conclude a regulatory assessment of crypto assets this year, because "they are here to stay," says an official.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 September 2018
Cryptocurrency Exchange

Bittrex and Invest.com Partner on New Crypto Trading Platform

Bittrex and invest.com announced that they will partner to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform under the invest.com brand name.

Business  ·  5 July 2018
Europe

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
Europe

Malta Passes Trio of Bills as Part of ‘Blockchain Island’ Plan

Malta's parliament has passed three bills on crypto assets and blockchain, in a big step toward its plan to become a "Blockchain Island."

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2018
Europe

EU, US Lawmakers Tout ‘Sandbox’ Approach for Blockchain Development

Lawmakers at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory "sandboxes" may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2018
Exchanges

EU Parliament Votes for Closer Regulation of Cryptocurrencies

The European Parliament has voted for regulations to prevent the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering and terrorism financing.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 April 2018
Europe

22 European Nations Form New Blockchain Partnership

Over 20 European countries have jointly established a new blockchain group to share technical and regulatory expertise.

Business  ·  11 April 2018
Coinbase

Coinbase Receives E-Money License from UK Regulator

Coinbase has announced it has been granted an e-money license from the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority.

Business  ·  14 March 2018
Regulation

EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week

A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2018
Europe

ECB’s Mersch Airs Concerns Over Crypto ‘Gold Rush’

The ECB executive board member has supported recent criticism of bitcoin by Agustin Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 February 2018
Regulation

Italian Crypto Businesses to Register Under Proposed New Rules

Italy has published a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations that are designed to enforce EU anti-money laundering rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Regulation

EU Commissioner to Host ‘High Level’ Crypto Roundtable

A European Union commissioner plans to hold a meeting of public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 January 2018
Europe

Bitcoin No Threat to Financial Stability, Say European Economists

A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 December 2017