Blockchain-based COVID-19 vaccine passports coming to South Korea
Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyung said the vaccine passport is built on blockchain technology to ensure security from possible identity theft.
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EU regulator warns investors on non-regulated digital currency risks
The European Securities and Markets Authority report said digital currencies enjoyed a surge in volumes and value over the second half of 2020, pushing some digital currencies up to all-time highs.
European Central Bank demands veto for EU stablecoins
In a formal opinion submitted to the European Commission on digital currency regulation, the ECB said lawmakers should delegate powers over regulating private stablecoins like Diem within the trading zone.
French regulator wants a European body to regulate digital currencies
Autorité des Marchés Financiers Chairman Robert Ophèle has proposed that the European Securities and Markets Authority should be in charge of the digital currency industry.
EU shoots down petition for digital currency crime victim fund
A London-based lawyer petitioned for a fund that would compensate victims of digital currency fraud, theft and extortion in Europe.
Huobi partners with Banxa to expand fiat services
Huobi users in Australia, EU and UK will be allowed to purchase up to $20,000 worth of digital currencies in AUD, EUR or GBP.
European Union set for digital currency asset law by 2024
The new rules will aim to make it both quicker and cheaper to facilitate cross-border payments, with the help of blockchain and digital assets.
Leak reveals draft EU proposals for digital currency regulation
The draft Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation will operate in a similar way to the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive for securities.
New 5AMLD rules require digital currency firms to register in Spain
Lawmakers in Spain are currently drafting new rules that would implement the Fifth Anti Money Laundering Directive into national law.
European Union prepares next stimulus package
This latest package comes roughly two months after the EU approved a €540 billion ($600.84 billion) stimulus package.
Digital currency firms in Ireland denied banking amid EU directive delays
AIB said its concerns stem from a delay in importing the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) into domestic law.
Dutch central bank cracks down on digital currency firms
The De Nederlandsche Bank is requesting that companies who provide these services register with the DNB before May 18.
