Industry watchers are hoping for a younger, tech-savvy cohort of politicians that can push innovation-friendly policy forward.
EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto
The new laws set up “enhanced” due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms.
EU lawmakers push for stricter rules on anonymous crypto transfers
The legislation was one of several laws designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, receiving 99 votes in favor, eight votes against and six abstentions.
EU Parliament Passes Bill Requiring Smart Contracts to Include Kill Switch
The new law has attracted controversy for endangering the immutable nature of blockchain-based conditional programs
Eva Kaili arrest a ‘setback’ for EU crypto regulations, economist says
European Parliamentarian Eva Kaili’s arrest under allegations of corruption is being labeled as a blow to crypto and blockchain adoption.
Belgium says BTC, ETH and other decentralized coins are not securities
Belgium’s take on what conditions must be met in order for a crypto asset to be classed as a security are in contrast to the views of U.S. Securities Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler.
SEC boss tells EU Parliament crypto and fintech could be as disruptive ‘as the internet’
SEC chairman Gary Gensler promoted cooperation between Europe and The United States in seeking to regulate decentralized financial technologies.
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.
EU Lawmaker Wants Standard Regulations to Allow ‘Passport’ for ICOs
One European lawmaker wants to standardize ICO regulations, thereby making it easier for projects to raise funding across the EU.
EU Lawmakers Weigh ‘Standard’ for ICOs Under Crowdfunding Rules
Members of the European Parliament convened with experts on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for standardizing ICO rules around the EU.
EU Lawmaker Wants to Include ICOs in New Crowdfunding Rules
A draft proposal by the EP’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs suggests creating new regulations for public initial coin offerings (ICOs).
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.