European Commission

Regulation

European Commission Proposes Blockchain RegTech Pilot

The executive branch of the European Union may soon embark on a blockchain test that trials the technology's regulatory applications.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2017
Regulation

EU Commission: We Plan to Boost Support for Blockchain Projects

The executive arm of the European Union government is planning to expand its work on blockchain, an official said last week.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2017
Regulation

European Commission Eyes Transaction Limits on Digital Currencies

The EU is weighing a limit on cash transactions in a move that may also impact digital currency payments.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 January 2017
Europe

Bank Regulator Calls for Broader Oversight of EU Bitcoin Services

The European Banking Authority is calling for greater regulatory oversight for bitcoin exchanges and custodial wallets.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 August 2016
Regulation

European Union Adopts Tighter Bitcoin Controls Amid Terrorism Crackdown

The executive branch of the European Union today adopted new AML rules that will impact digital currency businesses.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 July 2016
Regulation

This Proposal Could Reshape Europe’s Cryptocurrency Policies

Why an overlooked aspect of recent European Commission proposal concerning the regulation of cryptocurrencies may have far-reaching consequences.

Markets  ·  20 February 2016
Regulation

European Union Leaders Seek Greater Oversight of Bitcoin Activity

A group of European heads of state are pushing for greater oversight of digital currency activity in the European Union.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 February 2016
Regulation

European Commission Seeks More Customer Data from Bitcoin Services

The European Commission has said that it plans to tighten reporting standards for digital currency exchanges in the region.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 February 2016