EU plays catch-up to China, US in blockchain, AI race with $110M fund
The European Investment Fund has teamed up with the European Commission to establish a dedicated investment scheme worth €100 million.
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European regulations will crush Binance, Kraken crypto exchanges
The 5MLD are an expansion of current AML/CTF regulations into the cryptocurrency space, and were designed to protect against potential abuses of the technology by criminal actors.
Europe wants to ban Facebook Libra as German banks demand digital euro
The Libra will never launch, if Europe has its way. But German banks want some kind of state alternative.
OKCoin opens new SEPA payment channel for EU transactions
To mark the launch, the cryptocurrency exchange has eliminated all fees on qualifying transactions for the first six months for users in the European Union.
New laws for Facebook Libra, crypto required in EU, officials says
With specific reference to Facebook Libra, commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said the EU would require “a common approach” to regulating stablecoins and cryptocurrencies.
Facebook Libra dealt another blow as Germany reveals blockchain strategy
Facebook Libra’s prospects in the European Union were dealt another blow today with the unveiling of Germany’s new comprehensive blockchain strategy.
Facebook Libra is not welcome in Europe, if France gets its way
Criticizing what he called the “privatisation of money,” French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said Facebook Libra’s risks were too many and severe to be tolerated by regulators in the European Union.
EU Commission investigates Libra for anti-trust concerns
Libra is under investigation for how it might freeze out its competiion.
Czech Republic to impose Europe’s strictest crypto regulation
The Czech Republic is expected to enforce far stricter oversight of cryptocurrencies than is required according to laws created by the European Union.
EESC encourages EU to steer blockchain to support society
The EESC wants to make sure blockchain doesn’t leave anyone behind.
bitflyer hopes to make crypto buying and selling easier in the EU
bitFlyer is ready to introduce new services to its customers in the European Union (EU) with product improvement designed to make trading even better and faster.
Prasos wins European Union payment license
Prasos has shed the concerns about their money laundering security checks to win an EU license.