Europe

Europe

US Financial Regulators Join UK FCA’s ‘Global Sandbox’

Four U.S. regulators joined an international alliance of government regulators seeking to bolster the future of fintech.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 October 2019
Coinbase

CEO: Coinbase Has Earned $2 Billion in Transaction Fees Since 2012

Coinbase turned a profit since 2017 and has earned $2 billion in transaction-fee revenue since its founding in 2012.

Markets  ·  24 October 2019
Europe

Algorand Wins Sharia Compliance Certificate to Enter $70 Billion Market

A sharia certification could open up the platform to a global network of observant Islamic investors estimated to be worth more than $70 billion.

Business  ·  22 October 2019
Europe

Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch

A backer of Telegram's blockchain project asked Circle's Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 October 2019
Europe

Huobi Plans to Open Fiat Gateway with Lira-Tether Pairing in Turkey

Global crypto exchange Huobi plans to roll out a fiat gateway in Turkey that could increase access to more than 250 cryptocurrencies for local investors.

Business  ·  18 October 2019
Europe

France’s Le Maire Attacks Facebook’s ‘Political’ Ambitions With Libra

The French finance minister has said Libra is an "unacceptable" challenge to state sovereignty and suggested political motives behind the project.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2019
Europe

French Central Banker: The World Needs to Standardize Crypto Regulations

A French central banker is calling for a global regulatory framework on crypto assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 October 2019
Europe

US Law Enforcement Traces Bitcoin Transfers to Nab ‘Largest’ Child Porn Site

A U.S. federal grand jury indicted a South Korean citizen for operating a child porn site, funded by millions dollars worth of bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 October 2019
Europe

Ford Test Driving Blockchain for Energy-Efficient Vehicles

Ten vehicles have been outfitted with geofencing and blockchain capabilities to monitor their fuel efficiency in low-emission zones.

Business  ·  15 October 2019
Europe

Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Is Bringing Blockchain to Zurich

The Crypto Valley Association and Zurich Tourism are working to bring blockchain awareness, tourism and business to Zurich.

Business  ·  14 October 2019
Exchanges

Coinbase Eyes European Growth After Winning Irish E-Money License

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been granted an Irish e-money license that will bring it greater access to EU and EEA markets.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 October 2019
Europe

Traditional Financial Exchanges Oppose UK Crypto Derivatives Ban for Retail Investors

The World Federation of Exchanges asked the UK's Financial Conduct Authority not to ban the sale of crypto derivatives to retail investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2019
Europe

Bank of England Sets Out Rules for Libra Launch in the UK

The central bank has finalized principles the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project must adopt before a U.K. launch.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2019
Europe

German Finance Minister Supports Digital Euro, But ‘Very Critical’ of Libra

Speaking on a possible e-euro, minister Olaf Scholz said Germany "should not leave the field to China, Russia, the U.S. or any private providers."

Policy & regulation  ·  7 October 2019
Europe

UK Finance Watchdog’s Crypto Investigations Up By 74% in 2019

The number of investigations into cryptocurrency firms by the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority have reportedly seen a sharp rise in the last year.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 October 2019