European Union

Sanctions, Russia and ‘crypto crime’
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7 April, 2023

Sanctions, Russia and ‘crypto crime’

After Russia invades Ukraine, sanctions are back on the agenda, and when it comes to getting around them, misuse of...
EU parliament approves stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
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3 April, 2023

EU parliament approves stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

To strengthen its AML/CTF regulations, EU lawmakers approved three new draft legislations that would ensure to uphold transparency, heighten authorities'...
EU banking authority seeks digital currency expert ahead of MiCA law implementation
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27 March, 2023

EU banking authority seeks digital currency expert ahead of MiCA law implementation

The EBA is on the hunt for an individual with sufficient expertise in digital assets and one that could supervise...
We will not be lenient with digital assets under MiCA, Dutch financial watchdog says
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21 March, 2023

We will not be lenient with digital assets under MiCA, Dutch financial watchdog says

While some, like Hong Kong, have modified their regulatory outlook to attract VASPs and investors, Dutch AFM says it will...
Parliament votes to progress plans for European Union-wide digital wallet
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21 March, 2023

Parliament votes to progress plans for European Union-wide digital wallet

The introduction of the European Union-wide digital wallet framework will move to interinstitutional negotiations after passing its plenary vote by...
Should distributed ledger technology leaders play a role in the EU’s regulatory sandbox? Bryan Daugherty answers
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20 March, 2023

Should distributed ledger technology leaders play a role in the EU’s regulatory sandbox? Bryan Daugherty answers

Global Policy Director at the BSV Blockchain Association, Bryan Daugherty, recently discussed with MarketScale how the EU’s regulatory sandbox is...
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