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Europe

Bitcoin Bill Delayed as Russian Lawmakers Seek ‘Optimal Solution’

A working group within Russia's state legislature is further delaying work on a cryptocurrency legalization bill.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 August 2017
Europe

OneCoin Promoters Fined €2.6 Million by Italian Consumer Watchdog

A consumer rights watchdog in Italy is fining a group of companies that have promoted OneCoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 August 2017
Europe

The EU Is Building a ‘Financial Transparency Gateway’ with Blockchain

An official from the European Commission has revealed it is currently building a blockchain tool to enable data sharing.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 August 2017
Europe

UK Police Want to Change the Law to Make Bitcoin Seizures Easier

A research office backed by a number of U.K. police groups has proposed changing the country’s laws to make seizing bitcoin holdings easier.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 August 2017
Europe

PSD2 and Blockchain: Mutual Support

New rules in Europe aim to change the payments landscape – in the process, they could also boost blockchain development.

Business  ·  7 August 2017
Europe

UK Government Seeks Blockchain Pitches for £8 Million Startup Competition

A U.K. government agency is seeking pitches from blockchain startups as part of a competition focused on digital health solutions.

Business  ·  31 July 2017
Europe

Malta Is Gearing up to Greenlight Bitcoin Gambling

The nation of Malta is taking steps to legalize bitcoin and cryptocurrency for use in its domestic gaming industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 2017
Europe

ICOs in the EU: How Will the ‘Slow Giant’ Regulate Tokens?

A legal expert shines a light on how ICOs might be regulated in the European Union, proposing next steps and potential challenges ahead.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2017
Europe

Kosovo’s First Bitcoin ATM Sparks Central Bank Warning

A new bitcoin ATM installation has sparked debate in Kosovo, where regulators and entrepreneurs are splitting opinion on the launch.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 July 2017
Europe

European Commission Hosts Blockchain Workshop with Industry Focus

The European Commission has revealed new information about its ongoing blockchain initiatives, including the first of a series of workshops.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 July 2017
Bitcoin

Postal Service Customers in Austria Can Now Buy Bitcoin, Ether and More

Österreichische Post is now offering its Austrian customers a simple way to buy cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, ether and litecoin.

Business  ·  13 July 2017
Europe

European Banks Launch DLT Startup for Small Businesses

A group of European financial institutions has jointly formed a post-trade blockchain startup designed specifically for SMEs.

Business  ·  13 July 2017
Europe

UK Payments Startup Integrates Bitcoin After $66 Million Fundraise

A fintech startup in the UK is launching a suite of cryptocurrency services following the completion of a $66m Series B funding round.

Business  ·  12 July 2017
Europe

Swiss Government Says It’s ‘Swiftly’ Developing Digital Currency Rules

Switzerland’s government said today that it is "swiftly" moving toward a legal designation of digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2017
Europe

EU Report: Digital Currency Use by Organized Criminals Is ‘Rare’

A newly released report from the European Commission suggests there is relatively little virtual currency use among organized crime groups.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 July 2017