While anonymity still stands as the core issue of a European CBDC, the inevitable competition with private banks also raises questions.
Belgian crypto platform Bit4You suspends operations after CoinLoan halts activity
Bit4You suspended operations on April 26 amid CoinLoan insolvency investigation by Estonian regulators.
Galaxy Digital to Develop ETPs Alongside Asset Manager DWS
The two firms have formed a “strategic alliance, of which the ETP development is the initial aim.
EU data watchdog warns of ‘hell on Earth’ scenario for US AI companies
Europe’s Data Protection Supervisor predicts trouble abroad and at home for U.S. AI companies that run afoul of GDPR.
German regulators launch inquiry into ChatGPT GDPR compliance
Germany becomes the latest European nation to officially question OpenAI’s compliance with GDPR.
What’s next for EU’s crypto industry as European Parliament passes MiCA?
What is the potential impact of MiCA on the EU crypto and blockchain market, and what other regulations can be expected for this rapidly evolving industry?
First Mover Americas: Landmark Crypto Laws Pass in Europe
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Crypto financial services provider Januar receives full Danish payments license
The Danish startup founded by former Chainalysis staff helps crypto companies find banking services by connecting them to IBAN infrastructure.
European Parliament report recommends researching, but not launching, digital euro
A European economist has found that a digital euro would be a problem without a solution; just wait and see, he suggested.
Kraken receives virtual asset service provider authorization in Ireland ahead of MiCA vote
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken received its virtual asset service provider authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland.
Kraken receives virtual asset service provider authorization in Ireland ahead of MiCA vote
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken received its virtual asset service provider authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland.
Stablecoins Gain Traction as Inflationary Shield in Latin America, Europe Also Sees Growth
Despite the recent bear market and the latest banking turbulence, users in Latin America and Europe continue to embrace stablecoins, but in a very different way.
Crypto in Europe: Economist breaks down MiCA and future of stablecoins
A principal economist of the European Commission shares his views on stablecoins and the future of regulations in Europe.
First of many? How Italy’s ChatGPT ban could trigger a wave of AI regulation
A data breach and a lack of transparency led Italy to ban ChatGPT, the popular AI-powered chatbot, sparking a debate on the future of AI regulation and innovation.
Swiss court gives green light for FTX to sell its European arm
The approval of a petition in Switzerland allowing FTX Europe AG’s sale would be in accordance with U.S. bankruptcy court, where FTX’s global business filed for Chapter 11.
Europe’s digital ID wallet — Easy for users or a data privacy nightmare?
European Union lawmakers are planning an EU-wide digital identity wallet for access to essential services.
Germany plans to issue electronic shares on blockchain, boost startups
Under the Future Finance Act, the German government is pushing for more welcoming regulations for startups working with financial innovation.
Crypto firms needs to be ‘supervisable’, says ECB board member
“We need to put more thought into imagining what international coordination will look like and how it can be effective in regulating the crypto world,” said Elizabeth McCaul.
European banks launch ‘sustainable’ blockchain platform for digital bonds
The platform makes the first use case of a so-called “Proof of Climate” blockchain protocol.
Government requests for user data from Big Tech increased by 25%: Report
Requests for user data from Big Tech companies such as Apple, Google and Microsoft continue to rise year after year from governments around the world.