Europe

Europe

UK Government Could Track Student Loans and Grants with Blockchain

The UK government is looking at the use of blockchains to track student loans and public grants.

Tech  ·  27 April 2016
Europe

Vote Moves Europe Closer to AML Policy for Digital Currency Exchanges

A European Parliament committee voted to adopt a report on virtual currencies today, moving Europe one step closer to an AML policy for the industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 April 2016
Exchanges

Bitstamp Could Face ‘Bumpy’ Road in Europe Despite New License

Market observers weigh in on the news bitcoin exchange Bitstamp has secured what could be a key licensing in Luxembourg.

Markets  ·  25 April 2016
Europe

UK Treasury Won’t Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers

The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2016
Europe

ECB Paper: Distributed Ledgers Likely to Bring ‘Gradual’ Change

The European Central Bank has published a working paper on blockchain tech, examining its potential role in securities markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2016
Exchanges

Bitstamp Close to Securing European License for Bitcoin Exchange

One of the world’s largest bitcoin exchanges is reportedly close to an announcement with the Luxembourg government.

Markets  ·  19 April 2016
Europe

Polish Ministry Considers Blockchain Impact on Government Services

Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs has issued a statement on how bitcoin and the blockchain could help digitize government services.

Markets  ·  18 April 2016
Europe

LHV Bank’s Bitcoin App Wins Innovation Award

A bitcoin-based blockchain wallet application developed by LHV Bank has won the Estonian Banking Association’s 2016 Innovation Award.

Markets  ·  15 April 2016
Europe

Banca IMI Researcher: Blockchain Won’t Work if Banks Don’t Change

The head of interest rate and credit models at Banca IMI has penned a new paper on blockchain tech.

Business  ·  13 April 2016
Exchanges

What Circle’s UK E-Money License Means for Bitcoin and Blockchain

Industry commentators weigh in on the impact of Circle's new e-money license in the UK.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 April 2016
Europe

Bitwala Raises €800,000 for Bitcoin SEPA Transfers

Bitwala has raised €800,000 (about $910,000) to expand its online bitcoin payment service.

Business  ·  4 April 2016
Europe

IEEE to Talk Blockchain Tech at Cloud Computing Oxford-Con

An Oxford University event for computing professionals will explore applications for blockchain tech in cloud computing.

Business  ·  28 March 2016
Europe

Dutch Central Bank to Create Prototype Blockchain-Based Currency

The Dutch central bank has committed to developing an internal blockchain prototype dubbed “DNBCoin”.

Tech  ·  24 March 2016
Europe

German Tech Magazine t3n Trials Employee Bitcoin Payroll

German tech magazine t3n has announced it will allow employees to receive a portion of their salary in bitcoin.

Markets  ·  22 March 2016
Europe

ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process

The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2016