2020 year in review: Bitcoin in Europe
Even aside from speculation and the pandemic, the industry has continued innovating, developing and growing throughout the region.
Latest Europe News
NovaDAX launches BSV-EUR trading pair in Europe
The exchange, which recently launched its services in Europe, will allow its users to make euro deposits and withdrawals via SEPA bank transfers.
European digital currency exchange hacked for over $5M
The Slovikia-based digital currency exchange Eterbase experienced a breach in which six digital currency wallets were hacked for a total of $5.3 million.
Bitcoin Association signs on Patrick Prinz to head Europe operations
Patrick Prinz will spearhead the growth of enterprise Bitcoin SV initiatives across Europe while also catering to the global operational needs of the Bitcoin Association.
Europol bust illegal digital currency media streaming ring
The scheme reportedly made as much as $17 million over a period of five years, streaming media online illegally.
IDC forecasts 8% decline in EU blockchain spending
Before the pandemic, the IDC estimated that blockchain spending in Europe would reach $1.45 billion in 2020.
South Korea sees blockchain as ‘golden opportunity’
South Korea views blockchain technology as a golden opportunity, with a high-ranking gov’t official saying the country will compete with Europe and U.S.
Bitstocks expands Gravity service into Europe
Gravity is one of the easiest ways for residents in the U.K. and now Europe—except Germany—to buy and sell Bitcoin SV.
BitBay exchange goes offline for 18 hours, raises exit scam suspicion
BitBay went offline for 18 hours, blaming a third-party service provider for the outage. It raised suspicion among users that it was covering up an exit scam.
KyberSwap flees Europe as AML regulations kick in
Kyberswap claims the new regulations would increase costs, but stricter AML regulations might mean their entire operation is at risk.
Coinbase continues European expansion with e-money license in Ireland
Coinbase was attracted to Ireland by a beneficial tax code, much like many other tech giants have.
OKCoin in Europe: Launch of Euro trading and Malta office
OKCoin is building a bigger infraustrure for European trading, with a Malta office and Euro transactions.