Europe

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
Europe

Bank of England Eyes Private Blockchain Oversight

The Bank of England is examining how to maintain data privacy over a DLT network while still allowing a regulatory window into transactions.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 April 2018
Europe

UK Cyber Security Division Issues Warning on PC ‘Cryptojacking’

The UK National Cyber Security Centre highlighted the rising number of browser apps which force computers to mine cryptocurrencies in a new report.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2018
Europe

UK Finance Watchdog Issues Warning on Crypto Derivatives

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned that firms offering services around crypto derivatives and ICOs "likely" need to be authorized.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Europe

Spain’s Tax Authorities Seek Crypto User Names and Bank Accounts

The move comes after the Spanish finance ministry called the use of cryptocurrencies in organized crime a "pressing challenge."

Policy & regulation  ·  6 April 2018
Europe

Liechtenstein to Avoid ‘Excessive’ Blockchain Regulation: Prime Minister

Liechtenstein's government is drafting blockchain legislation, but will not be heavy-handed, Prime Minister Adrian Hasler has told CoinDesk.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2018
Europe

Don’t Forget the ‘Other’ Cryptocurrency Tax

If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 April 2018
Europe

Malta Watchdog Proposes New Blockchain Gaming Guidelines

The Malta Gaming Authority has published draft regulations for digital game companies that want to use distributed ledger or blockchain platforms.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 March 2018
Europe

UK Financial Watchdog Warns Over Unregistered Crypto Brokerage

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has warned investors over an unregistered brokerage that appears to be offering crypto-related derivatives.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 March 2018
Europe

Blockchain Tops 2017 Fintech Enquiries, Says Swiss Finance Regulator

Enquiries around blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICOs in Switzerland have increased significantly, according the country's financial regulator, FINMA.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2018
Europe

EU Markets Watchdog Toughens Rules on Crypto Derivatives

The EU markets watchdog has agreed a temporarily change in the leverage limts for cryptocurrency derivative contracts in the region.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2018
Exchanges

UK Government Minister Calls for ‘Proportionate’ Crypto Rules

John Glen, the U.K. minister who oversees the financial sector, says regulation could lead to "a stable, flourishing" crypto exchange in London.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2018
Europe

Ireland’s Finance Department Plans Blockchain Working Group

Ireland’s Department of Finance has proposed the creation of a blockchain working group to help form cohesive regulation across government agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
Europe

The UK Government Is Launching a Cryptocurrency ‘Task Force’

The U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, will reveal a "crypto assets task force" Thursday. It will tackle the tech's risks and benefits.

Business  ·  22 March 2018
Europe

Ripple’s XRP Might Be the Next Big Crypto Futures Market

A little-known British crypto company has already turned XRP futures into a budding business worth over $30 million a month.

Business  ·  20 March 2018