Europe

German politician trying hard to sell parliament on BTC
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20 November, 2023

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
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14 November, 2023

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
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20 October, 2023

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
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18 October, 2023

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
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17 October, 2023

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...
EU parliament passes DAC8 digital asset tax reporting rule
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18 September, 2023

EU parliament passes DAC8 digital asset tax reporting rule

The DAC8, which is expected to come into force in 2026, aims to provide EU tax authorities with the right...
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