Business 29 August 2019

Louis Vuitton CEO not setting up crypto firm in Belgium

The luxury brand denies reports that they will allow customers to trade in crypto, but is going ahead with blockchain plans.

Business 5 April 2019

Belgium adds 7 new ‘suspicious’ sites to crypto scam watchlist

The list now stands at 120 cryptocurrency companies to avoid, with the Financial Services and Markets Authority taking steps to publicize its recommendations to steer clear of those operators.

Business 22 February 2019

Wilsons Auctions to sell seized crypto for Belgian government

In what looks set to become a global first, the auction house is preparing to put the crypto up for public sale later this month.

Business 21 December 2018

Belgium expands list of crypto fraud sites in latest warning to investors

The Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) has added an additional 14 sites to its list, which now runs to a total of 113.

Business 4 October 2018

Belgium, Netherlands see increasing number of crypto ATMs: study

Data released by Statista showed that as of August, Amsterdam is leading the race with about 12 crypto ATMs installed, while Luxembourg is lagging behind despite it being a global center of traditional finances.

Business 5 September 2018

Beware of fraud: Belgium raises red flag on 78 ‘unlawful’ crypto platforms

The list, posted by Belgium's Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA), includes no less than 78 cryptocurrency platforms—28 of which added only on Tuesday.

Tech 16 April 2018

First EU blockchain hackathon offers €100K prize

In a bid to explore how blockchain technology can be used for intellectual property (IP) rights enforcement, European Union (EU) agencies are organizing a “Blockathon” event in Brussels in June.

Tech 23 March 2018

Fujitsu announces blockchain innovation center in Brussels

The new installation will be dedicated to the research of blockchain technology, as well as the development of projects in conjunction with public and private companies.