European Parliament

EU Parliament Calls for Action on Blockchain Adoption in Trade

The European Parliament has called for measures that would prepare the region to use blockchain to benefit trade.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 December 2018

EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow ‘Passport’ for ICOs

One European lawmaker wants to standardize ICO regulations, thereby making it easier for projects to raise funding across the EU.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 September 2018
Europe

EU Lawmakers Weigh ‘Standard’ for ICOs Under Crowdfunding Rules

Members of the European Parliament convened with experts on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for standardizing ICO rules around the EU.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 September 2018
Europe

EU Lawmaker Wants to Include ICOs in New Crowdfunding Rules

A draft proposal by the EP's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs suggests creating new regulations for public initial coin offerings (ICOs).

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2018
Europe

Marvel Weighs Legal Move Against Crypto Startup’s ‘Wacoinda’ Plans

Marvel Characters is not yet sure if it will oppose a cryptocurrency startup playing off the name of the fictional nation Wakanda from Black Panther.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2018
Europe

EU, US Lawmakers Tout ‘Sandbox’ Approach for Blockchain Development

Lawmakers at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory "sandboxes" may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2018
Exchanges

EU Parliament Votes for Closer Regulation of Cryptocurrencies

The European Parliament has voted for regulations to prevent the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering and terrorism financing.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 April 2018
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

EU Draft Report: Customs Agents Ill-Equipped to Monitor Cryptocurrencies

MEPs are worried about the monitoring of cryptocurrencies at EU borders, according to a draft report.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 October 2017
Europe

EU Budget Amendments Call For Millions in Blockchain Funding

As many as four blockchain-related amendments, funding various initiatives, could find their way into the European Union's 2018 budget.

Business  ·  22 September 2017
Europe

EU Politician Pushes Parliament to Test Blockchain Identity for Refugees

A blockchain task force within the European Parliament wants to explore how the technology could be used to provide digital identities to refugees.

Policy & regulation  ·  31 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

Blockchain Regulation: Is Europe Getting It Right?

Can we regulate blockchain before its uses are known? CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses the difficult dynamics being examined by regulators.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 May 2017
Europe

Regulating Ethereum? EU Parliament Weighs Blockchain’s Big Issues

An event held yesterday at the European Parliament showcased the state of the blockchain conversation in the EU.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 May 2017
Research

EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain’s Social Impact

A new paper from the research arm of the European Parliament examines the relationship between blockchain and a shift in Europe's social values.

Markets  ·  10 May 2017