Two top European finance regulators, the EBA and the ESMA, have separately said today that cryptocurrency and ICO rules are needed at the EU level.
EU Parliament Calls for Action on Blockchain Adoption in Trade
The European Parliament has called for measures that would prepare the region to use blockchain to benefit trade.
7 Southern EU Nations Unite to Take Lead on Blockchain Adoption
Seven EU member nations have come together to promote the use of blockchain tech to boost government services and economic well-being.
Major Banks Sign Up for New EU Commission Blockchain App Association
The European Commission, the EU’s executive body, is launching a blockchain app association next year and already has major banks on board.
EU Securities Group Advises Regulating Crypto Assets Under Existing Rules
A group that advises the EU’s securities watchdog has recommended regulating most crypto assets under existing financial rules.
EU Markets Regulator Budgets €1.1 Million to Monitor Cryptos, Fintech
The EU’s financial markets watchdog is setting aside over €1 million in order to monitor cryptocurrencies and other fintech activities in 2019.
‘Crypto Assets Are Here to Stay,’ Says EU Commission Vice President
The European Commission will conclude a regulatory assessment of crypto assets this year, because “they are here to stay,” says an official.
Bittrex and Invest.com Partner on New Crypto Trading Platform
Bittrex and invest.com announced that they will partner to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform under the invest.com brand name.
EU Report Says Cryptocurrencies ‘Unlikely’ to Challenge Central Banks
Cryptocurrencies are “unlikely” to shake up the dominance of central banks and sovereign currencies, the EU’s newest report says.
Malta Passes Trio of Bills as Part of ‘Blockchain Island’ Plan
Malta’s parliament has passed three bills on crypto assets and blockchain, in a big step toward its plan to become a “Blockchain Island.”
EU, US Lawmakers Tout ‘Sandbox’ Approach for Blockchain Development
Lawmakers at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory “sandboxes” may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.
EU Parliament Votes for Closer Regulation of Cryptocurrencies
The European Parliament has voted for regulations to prevent the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering and terrorism financing.
22 European Nations Form New Blockchain Partnership
Over 20 European countries have jointly established a new blockchain group to share technical and regulatory expertise.
Coinbase Receives E-Money License from UK Financial Regulator
Coinbase has announced it has been granted an e-money license from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority.
EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week
A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies.