
Europe
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...
Southeast Asia to pursue hands-off AI regulatory framework: report
Under ASEAN, the region has proposed a framework that only provides guardrails for artificial intelligence, leaving the nuances to the...
EU regulator warns of DeFi risks, introduces smart contract categories
The two reports published by ESMA warned of the "serious risks" DeFi poses to investors, including those related to DEXs...