The European Commission may be proposing an all-encompassing set of regulations covering the trading of digital assets across the 27-nation bloc.
European Commission Defense Program Offers Grants for Blockchain Solutions
The European Commission is calling for future-oriented defense solutions including innovative blockchain concepts.
EU Official: We Can’t Regulate Libra Without More Details
The European Union is still trying to figure out what to do about Libra, according to a new memo.
European Crypto Firms Brace for Higher Costs as AMLD5 Takes Effect
A strict new regulatory regime is dawning upon European firms handling cryptocurrency. Here’s what AMLD5 will mean for the industry.
European Competition Watchdog Fears Libra’s ‘Closed Economy’
The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, is asking tough questions of Libra over its potential closed economy.
Facebook Libra Already Facing an EU Antitrust Probe: Report
Facebook is reportedly already under investigation by the EU over antitrust issues related to its Libra cryptocurrency project.
Malta Needs to Up Its AML Game As Crypto Sector Grows, Says EU
Malta should increase its anti-money laundering policing to match the growth in financial and crypto services, according to the EU.
EU Blockchain Group Launches With SWIFT, Ripple Onboard
Over 100 firms including SWIFT, IBM and Ripple have joined a blockchain association officially launched by the European Commission on Wednesday.
European Finance Regulators Call for Bloc-Wide Crypto Rules
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.
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.
‘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.
22 European Nations Form New Blockchain Partnership
Over 20 European countries have jointly established a new blockchain group to share technical and regulatory expertise.
Blockchain Is ‘Going Mainstream’ Says European Commission Official
European Commission vice president Andrus Ansip stressed the need for governments and private firms to invest in blockchain technology.
EU Eyes Blockchain Push With New FinTech Action Plan
The European Commission said it will host a Fintech Lab to foster emerging technologies including blockchain starting from Q2 2018.
EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets
EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable.
EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week
A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies.