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Bitcoin ATM Installations Draw Warning from Russian Prosecutors

Prosecutors in the Russian state of Tatarstan have issued a warning to a local businessman about two bitcoin ATMs.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2017
Europe

ECB Council Member: Central Banks Considering Crypto Regulation

The European Central Bank's Ewald Nowotny has said that China's recent crackdown has brought new focus on cryptocurrency regulations.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 November 2017
Europe

Alleged Bitcoin Launderer Faces Extradition Hearing Next Month

An alleged money laundered tied to the BTC-e bitcoin exchange and wanted by both Russia and the U.S. will attend an extradition hearing next month.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2017
Europe

European Financial Regulator Warns Investors On ICO Risks

The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued statements outlining the perceived risks of ICOs for investors and startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 November 2017
Europe

European Commission to Assess Potential of EU-Wide Blockchain Infrastructure

The European Commission (EC) is launching a study aimed to assess the potential of an EU-wide blockchain infrastructure.

Business  ·  13 November 2017
Europe

Baltic Nations Agree to Support DLT Development

Three Baltic governments have struck an accord that includes a commitment to support the development of technologies like blockchain.

Business  ·  13 November 2017
Europe

European Central Bank Member: We Aren’t Ignoring Cryptocurrency

European Central Bank board member Benoît Cœuré says that the group is following bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, but do not consider them threats.

Business  ·  8 November 2017
Europe

Britain’s Royal Mint Reveals Details on ‘Live’ Blockchain for Tracking Gold

At the London Blockchain Summit this week, the U.K.'s Royal Mint revealed details of its gold tracking blockchain, RMG, and hinted at plans to come.

Business  ·  3 November 2017
Europe

London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials

An exec from the London Stock Exchange hinted at growing pains for bank blockchains Tueday, suggesting fiat currencies may be hindering innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 October 2017
Europe

EU Government Pegs Blockchain as Beneficiary of €30 Billion Research Fund

The European Commission has announced €30 billion on new investments in technology initiatives including those involving blockchain.

Business  ·  30 October 2017
Europe

Cyprus Securities Regulator Trials Blockchain Oversight in OTC Markets

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has revealed new details about its efforts to explore blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 October 2017
Europe

UK Treasury: Cryptocurrencies Pose Low Terrorist Financing Risk

The British Treasury has stated in a report that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin pose "low risk" for terrorist financing and money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 October 2017
Europe

Malta Proposes Rules for Cryptocurrency Investment Funds

Malta's government has proposed new rules for investment funds that plan to invest in cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 October 2017
Europe

UK Regulator: DLT Startups Are Being Denied Banking Services

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority found that DLT businesses do not receive loans from banks as much as other companies.

Business  ·  23 October 2017
Europe

Macroeconomics, Gambling and Crypto: A Perfect Storm?

Two small islands are showing us how blockchain-friendly legislation can help encourage development that could affect the whole industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2017