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Europe

Why a Quiet Blockchain Consortium Could Soon Make Noise

While high-profile consortiums are progressing to big fanfare, a small blockchain effort working quietly in Luxembourg could affect the whole world.

Business  ·  10 April 2017
Europe

Polish Startups Back Blockchain Best Practices Proposal

A government agency in Poland has put in a place best practices documentation in a bid to help the blockchain industry better self-regulate.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 April 2017
Europe

Sweden Moves to Next Stage With Blockchain Land Registry

An initiative by Sweden’s land registry authority to trial blockchain technology for recording property deals has just moved to its second phase.

Markets  ·  30 March 2017
Europe

Wien Energie is Gearing Up for a Large-Scale Blockchain Rollout

One of Austria's largest energy firms is fast preparing for a future where blockchain impacts its business model, according to a new interview.

Markets  ·  27 March 2017
Europe

‘Scam Free’ Gambling on Ethereum? Regulators Might Not Be Ready

A world without gambling scams is the latest big idea being tested on the ethereum blockchain, but regulatory hurdles remain.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 March 2017
Europe

Follow the Leader: Analyzing Cryptocurrency Price Correlations

Is there a correlation between the price movements of bitcoin and other digital currencies? CoinDesk dives into these relationships.

Markets  ·  25 March 2017
Exchanges

Polish Law Enforcement Investigating Bitcoin Exchange Shutdown

Prosecutors in Łódź, Poland, have launched an investigation into the shutdown of Bitcurex, one the country's oldest and largest bitcoin exchanges.

Markets  ·  15 March 2017
Europe

Danish Police Claim Breakthrough in Bitcoin Tracking

Danish police are claiming to have developed software for tracing bitcoin transactions that has led to successful drug convictions, according to local reports. As reported by Berlingske, a new toolkit has reportedly enabled law enforcement officials in Denmark to press forward in cases involving the digital currency. The Danish National Police Cyber Crime Center (NC3) is said to […]

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2017
Europe

Why Blockchain Firms Shouldn’t Ignore New EU Cybersecurity Laws

Impending EU laws, although not aimed directly at the blockchain industry, could prove impactful to its practices, says attorney Jacek Czarnecki.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2017
Europe

Polish Regulator Recognizes Bitcoin Businesses

Poland's Central Statistical Office has recognized the trading and mining of virtual currencies as official economic activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 February 2017
Europe

EU Watchdog: Blockchain Security Should Be Concern For Finance Firms

Financial firms need to be mindful of cybersecurity as they look to integrate blockchain, a top IT security agency for the European Union said.

Tech  ·  20 January 2017
Europe

Digital Trade Chain: 7 Banks Could Go Live With Blockchain in 2017

A group of seven major banks is partnering on a new blockchain-based trade finance project.

Business  ·  18 January 2017
Europe

Brexit Blues: Why Dublin is Turning Into a Haven for Blockchain

In the wake of Brexit, the Republic of Ireland could become the go-to European hub for FinTech and blockchain companies.

Markets  ·  16 January 2017
Exchanges

UK Exchange Coinfloor Embraces ‘No-Fee’ Bitcoin Trading

The world's largest GBP bitcoin exchange has announced it will adopt a 'no-fee' trading policy starting later this week.

Business  ·  16 January 2017
Europe

Sweden’s Blockchain Land Registry to Begin Testing in March

A group working to bring a blockchain land registry to Sweden has announced new updates.

Business  ·  10 January 2017