Blockchain Policy Matters digs deeper into standardization with Pēteris Zilgalvis
Founding President Jimmy Nguyen caught up with Pēteris Zilgalvis, Head of Unit, Digital Innovation and Blockchain, Digital Single Market Directorate at DG CONNECT.
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The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 25: Argyle Coin founder, European Commission blockchain procurement, HandCash Connect
Argyle Coin founder is facing jail time over fraud, the European Commission opens bids for blockchain pre-commercial procurement, and HandCash Connect welcomes the age of nanopayments.
European Commission invites bids for blockchain pre-commercial procurement
The PCP tender process is inviting interest from suppliers who can provide research and development into a government blockchain system.
European Commission unveils plans for blockchain regulatory sandbox
The sandbox will be used to provide an environment for the testing of use cases for blockchain and digital assets, as part of the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure.
Europe calls for strict regulations on digital currencies
Finance ministers called on the European Commission to ensure regulations are enforced to protect consumers and preserve state sovereignty in monetary policy.
PayPal’s European Commission response renews digital currency support rumors
PayPal saying it’s “further developing capabilities’ in blockchain technologies gives credence to the rumor that Paypal and Venmo will be integrating digital currency services.
European Commission announces blockchain defense grants
The commission is seeking SMEs who can adapt blockchain technologies to provide solutions with defense applications.
EU, 35 countries agree revisions for global cryptocurrency markets
The group urged the global body to improve the understanding of money laundering risks relating to cryptocurrencies, according to reports.