
Europe
Industry figures fear EU ban on block reward mining could be imminent
The fate of block reward mining hangs in the balance following the European Commission methodology tender's conclusion, which seemingly hints...
EU agrees ‘historic’ deal to regulate AI
Legislators in the European Union reached an agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act, which aims to ensure that "fundamental rights,...
European Central Bank steps up wholesale digital euro trials
The European Central Bank recently held a meeting in which it outlined the themes it’s exploring, including assessing the demand...
German politician trying hard to sell parliament on BTC
Bundestag's Joana Cotar argues that BTC is a better alternative to cash than a CBDC, citing the possibility of regulators...
Does the EU Data Act pose a threat to smart contracts? Here’s what you need to know
The European Parliament voted 481 to 31 to back the Data Act, which requires smart contracts to have a kill...
ESMA: Digital asset investor protections won’t kick in until end of 2024
MiCA was crafted to boost regulatory oversight on unlicensed asset-related activities, but the ESMA said holders won't be protected under...