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ECB President: Bitcoin Not ‘Mature’ Enough to Be Regulated

Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has said that cryptocurrencies are not "mature" enough to be regulated.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 October 2017
Europe

Sweden’s Government Sold Bitcoin Today At Above Market Rates

The Swedish Enforcement Agency concluded its week-long bitcoin auction, making nearly 50 percent more than the past market rate.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 October 2017
Europe

Slovenia’s Prime Minister Lauds Nation as ‘Blockchain-Friendly Destination’

Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar has charted an ambitious course for blockchain in the European country.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 October 2017
Europe

Sweden’s Government to Sell Seized Bitcoin in Open Auction

The Swedish government is to hold a week-long bitcoin auction, starting today, with 0.6 BTC for up for grabs.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 October 2017
Europe

Ukraine to Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under Proposed Law

A cryptocurrency bill has been submitted to Ukraine's national legislature, setting the stage for new regulations in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 October 2017
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Ready for Takeoff? Lufthansa Strikes Deal With Blockchain ICO Startup

Major European airline Lufthansa is partnering with a startup called Winding Tree to develop a blockchain-based travel marketplace with its own token.

Business  ·  10 October 2017
Europe

Regulated Cryptocurrency Betting Just Got a Big Boost in Europe

Cryptocurrency gambling is opening up across a large swathe of Europe, as Malta licenses eSports platform Unikrn.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2017
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France Is Close to Issuing a Position on ICOs

France is moving toward formal rules around initial coin offerings, a senior regulator has said.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2017
Europe

Better Off Abroad? Blockchain Health Firms Gain Ground Outside the US

The convoluted and heavily regulated U.S. healthcare system is sending blockchain startups packing, with the hopes of demonstating their tech abroad.

Business  ·  8 October 2017
Europe

ICO Central: Why Switzerland Will Remain Crypto Valley

Switzerland is poised to remain a hotbed of ICO activity, despite regulatory actions. But it should not try to be the only hub, writes Ian Simpson.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 October 2017
Europe

EU Draft Report: Customs Agents Ill-Equipped to Monitor Cryptocurrencies

MEPs are worried about the monitoring of cryptocurrencies at EU borders, according to a draft report.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 October 2017
Europe

Europol Warns Zcash, Monero and Ether Playing Growing Role in Cybercrime

Europol has for the first time released a cybercrime report examining the growing popularity of zcash, monero and ethereum on the darknet.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 October 2017
Europe

Russia Likely to Ban Bitcoin Payments, Deputy Finance Minister Says

Russia's cryptocurrency bill is expected to be completed by October, according to a senior government official.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2017
Europe

Banks Simulate €100,000 Security Transaction in R3 DLT Trial

German banks working with the R3 blockchain consortium have successfully replicated the sale of a €100,000 security on a DLT platform.

Business  ·  26 September 2017
Europe

Mario Draghi: European Central Bank Has ‘No Power’ to Regulate Bitcoin

The president of the European Central Bank has indicated that his institution does not have the authority to regulate cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 September 2017