European Union

New 5AMLD rules require digital currency firms to register in Spain
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26 June, 2020

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
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3 June, 2020

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
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15 May, 2020

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
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6 May, 2020

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.
French regulator: Too early to classify digital currency assets precisely
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13 April, 2020

French regulator: Too early to classify digital currency assets precisely

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers set out its views in response to a consultation process led by the European Commission.
EU financial clearing houses EU want digital currency standardization
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23 March, 2020

EU financial clearing houses EU want digital currency standardization

The establishment of regulatory protocols for digital assets in the European Union don’t cover all aspects of the industry.