Lawmaker seeks crucial set of regulations to open EU to ICOs
a European lawmaker argued in favour of crafting a crucial set of regulations to make ICOs more “accessible” within the European Union (EU).
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Think tank proposes EU-level regulation of crypto exchanges, ICOs
In an apparent step towards tighter control of the cryptocurrency industry, Brussels-based think tank Bruegel has proposed better European Union (EU)-level regulation for cryptocurrency exchanges and clearer rules on initial coin offerings (ICOs).
EU looks at adding to cryptocurrency regulations
The European Union is not done considering regulations on the trade of cryptocurrencies, a report from Bloomberg states.
Regulated cryptocurrency exchange comes to Europe
Cryptocurrency exchange Blocktrade.com has been launched with aim to adhere to EU regulations and comply with newly introduced Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) protocol.
Cryptocurrencies facing more stringent guidelines across EU
EU's new set of rules creates stricter requirements relating to transparency that target “anonymous payments through prepaid cards [and] virtual currency exchange platforms.”
EU’s new directive wants access to identities behind wallets, monitor crypto transfers
The European Union has recently adopted a new directive to cover cryptocurrencies in order to fight money laundering and terrorism financing activities.
Denmark joins EU blockchain alliance, will use it for ship registry
Danish Minister Brian Mikkelsen says the move will make Denmark the first country in the world to use blockchain technology for ship registry.
Slovenia opens first ‘Bitcoin City’
Slovenia, one of the smallest countries in the European Union is certainly not resting on its laurels when it comes to the blockchain and crypto currency space.
More regulation coming to EU for cryptocurrencies
These new rules are intended to drastically reduce anonymity for both users as well as activities, including cryptocurrency-related transactions, in the European Union.
First EU blockchain hackathon offers €100K prize
In a bid to explore how blockchain technology can be used for intellectual property (IP) rights enforcement, European Union (EU) agencies are organizing a “Blockathon” event in Brussels in June.
EU watchdog implements stricter requirements for crypto derivatives
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has tightened the screws on cryptocurrency contracts for differences.
Spain mulling ideas for blockchain, crypto companies’ tax breaks
It's now Spain's turn to consider providing tax breaks for blockchain companies and by extension, cryptocurrency exchanges.