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‘Crypto Assets Are Here to Stay,’ Says EU Commission Vice President

The European Commission will conclude a regulatory assessment of crypto assets this year, because "they are here to stay," says an official.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 September 2018
Europe

22 European Nations Form New Blockchain Partnership

Over 20 European countries have jointly established a new blockchain group to share technical and regulatory expertise.

Business  ·  11 April 2018
Regulation

Blockchain Is ‘Going Mainstream’ Says European Commission Official

European Commission vice president Andrus Ansip stressed the need for governments and private firms to invest in blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 April 2018
Europe

EU Eyes Blockchain Push With New FinTech Action Plan

The European Commission said it will host a Fintech Lab to foster emerging technologies including blockchain starting from Q2 2018.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 March 2018
Regulation

EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets

EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2018
Regulation

EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week

A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2018
Europe

EU Launches Blockchain Observatory With Ethereum Startup

The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections.

Business  ·  2 February 2018
News

Europe’s Executive Arm Issues Report on Blockchain For Education

EU Commission has released a report titled 'Blockchain in Education' that explains on potentials of the nascent technology in the education industry.

Business  ·  17 November 2017
Europe

European Commission to Assess Potential of EU-Wide Blockchain Infrastructure

The European Commission (EC) is launching a study aimed to assess the potential of an EU-wide blockchain infrastructure.

Business  ·  13 November 2017
European Union

EU Officials Reveal €5 Million ‘Blockchains for Social Good’ Contest

The European Commission launched its "Blockchain for Social Good" contest Thursday, announcing a €5 million prize for the winner.

Business  ·  10 November 2017
Regulation

Global Blockchain Business Council Expands European Foothold

A blockchain advocacy group launched at last year's World Economic Forum is ramping up efforts to promote dialogue in Europe.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 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

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
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
Regulation

Europe’s Executive Arm Launches New Blockchain Study Group

The European Commission is launching a new blockchain research project focused on non-financial applications of the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2017