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.
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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.
‘Optioment’ BTC scam in Austria preyed on 10,000 investors: report
Prosecutors in Vienna have launched an investigation into a company that promised outsized returns via arbitrage trading.
EU regulator puts cryptocurrencies ‘Top of Agenda’ for 2018
The financial regulatory institution shows a desire to look at whether further action is required on regulating cryptocurrency transactions.