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With New Regulations, Europe’s Crypto Companies May Be Running Out of Options
European crypto companies are finding themselves in a changing regulatory environment. The new realities they have to deal with stem from the fifth edition of the European Union’s anti-money laundering directive. дальше »
2020-1-13 14:20 | |
Smoking Gun: Dutch central bank caught overreaching in local crypto businesses
The upcoming fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) within the European Union (EU) has already spelled the end for smaller crypto firms on the continent. In the latest, however, a secret memo between the Dutch Central Bank and the Minister of Finance indicates that crypto companies in Holland may face additional rules that go beyond what […] The post Smoking Gun: Dutch central bank caught overreaching in local crypto businesses appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-12-19 12:00 | |
Security token market STOKR to support Blockstream’s Liquid Securities platform
STOKR, a European marketplace for issuing tokenized digital shares, today announced that they will support Blockstream’s Liquid Securities platform. This will enable companies to issue shares on the Liquid Network, a Bitcoin sidechain, under the legal certainty of the EU capital market laws. дальше »
2019-12-17 20:24 | |
New European AML Regulations Look Set to Impact Cryptocurrency
New anti-money laundering (AML) regulations are coming into force by January 10 in Europe. The rules, which address cryptocurrency companies for the first time, look set to have a large impact on the industry. дальше »
2019-12-17 16:55 | |
Brexit uncertainty hasn’t phased London’s crypto scene
London has long been a financial stronghold in Europe, with many companies in Asia using the British capital as a stepping stone to reach European markets. This trend appears to be continuing in the bustling world of fintech and crypto companies in the city. дальше »
2019-11-12 10:00 | |
EU Will Opt Against Issuing Stablecoins, Instead Choosing to Regulate Existing Stablecoins
Stablecoins are one of the most consistent assets of the cryptocurrency industry, and there have already been many countries and companies to come out with their own versions. While the idea of having an asset pegged to an asset is appealing to some, the European Union is notably setting themselves apart. While the EU isn’t […] дальше »
2019-11-7 02:52 | |
US, EU and UK Companies Can Now Pay Workers in Bitcoin Cash via Bitwage
Getting at least partially paid with cryptocurrency is a great way to enter the digital asset market without having to do any trading. If you are looking to earn your favorite crypto asset, Bitwage now allows American, European and British companies to pay workers in bitcoin cash following demand for more payment options. дальше »
2019-10-31 15:30 | |
CoinShares, MKS, And Blockchain Roll Out DGLD Gold Token As A Bitcoin Sidechain
CoinShares, a major European digital asset investment firm is leading a group of companies in introducing a gold-backed token known as DGLD in the Bitcoin blockchain network, Cointelegraph reports. CoinShares has teamed up with Blockchain, a key crypto wallet services provider and MKS (Switzerland) SA which is part of MKS Pamp Group to launch the […] дальше »
2019-10-15 20:12 | |
Visa, Mastercard, Ebay, Stripe Join Paypal in Leaving Libra
Most payment companies have now pulled out of Facebook’s Libra project. Visa, Mastercard, Ebay, and Stripe have followed Paypal in dropping out of the project amid regulatory concerns. The Libra Association has responded to the exodus of these companies. дальше »
2019-10-13 18:05 | |
Coinbase Gets E-Money License In Ireland, Expanding European Foothold
Coinbase has become one of the few companies with an e-money license from the Irish Central Bank
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Microsoft, Huawei and Venezuelan government at Blockchain Life 2019
Blockchain Life 2019 takes place in one week. The organizers have already sold over 4000 tickets. Among speakers are the founders of top blockchain and crypto companies, investors, developers, crypto traders, CEOs of projects, entrepreneurs and businessmen. дальше »
2019-10-9 11:53 | |
Here’s Why Malta Falls Short of Being ‘The Blockchain Island’
Everyone knows of Malta as the “Blockchain Island”. Yet, according to blockchain expert and consultant Steve Tendon, the tiny European country falls painfully short of the mark. In a fascinating and brutally honest article about the birth of the blockchain island concept, Tendon claims that Malta completely “missed the point” of the power of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-10-3 17:00 | |
Tokeny Solutions Recognised as One of Europe’s Hottest Fintech Companies in 2019’s Coveted FinTech50 List
Coinspeaker Tokeny Solutions Recognised as One of Europe’s Hottest Fintech Companies in 2019’s Coveted FinTech50 ListTokeny Solutions, the compliant tokenization platform, has been included in The FinTech50, the first list in the world to recognise innovative European fintechs. дальше »
2019-9-20 10:33 | |
Holland: Crypto Businesses Outside the EU Will Need ‘Whitelisting’
Cryptocurrency businesses from outside the European Union will need to be white-listed to operate in Holland, based on the demands of the Central Bank. Holland may help to change the face of the European crypto business, by ushering in a new regime from early 2020. дальше »
2019-9-12 20:30 | |
Dutch Central Bank Orders Crypto “vulnerable to financial crime” Companies to Register
De Nederlandsche Bank to regulate crypto companies starting from January 10, 2020 The move came under the fifth European anti-money laundering directive De Nederlandsche Bank would begin regulating companies that offer cryptocurrency services, starting from January 10, 2020, announced the Dutch central bank on Tuesday. дальше »
2019-9-3 18:59 | |
Dutch central bank has new rules for crypto, says it’s ‘vulnerable to financial crime’
The Dutch central bank has today announced it must begin supervising cryptocurrency companies (including wallet providers) under the fifth European anti-money laundering directive, which came into effect in July. дальше »
2019-9-3 13:07 | |
EU Investigating Facebooks Libra Cryptocurrency From Anti-Trust Angle
The European Commission, an executive branch of the EU, has initiated their inquiry into Libra’s ability to suppress rivals and create a financial monopoly. Reports from Bloomberg, August 21, 2019, confirm that the European Commission is scrutinizing the consortium of companies involved with Libra. дальше »
2019-8-21 13:00 | |
India to seek EU’s approval on GDPR compliance for ‘adequacy’ status
The Economic Times reports that India is gearing up to seek ‘adequacy’ status with the European Union‘s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a set of privacy laws adopted by the region in 2016 and enforced from last year. дальше »
2019-7-30 09:57 | |
Unique Zero-Fiat ‘Bitcoin Bond’ Debuts on Bloomberg Terminal
The range of Bitcoin investment options for institutional and retail investors continues to expand as two European companies debut a zero-fiat Bitcoin Bond on Bloomberg Terminal. This one is for the HODL Crowd A recently published press release shows that the London Block Exchange (LBX) and Argento have partnered to develop a zero-fiat bond which is denominated in Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-7-5 06:55 | |
Edward Snowden used Bitcoin to buy servers for 2013 mass surveillance leak
Edward Snowden, the notorious American whistleblower, has confirmed he relied on the censorship resistance of Bitcoin to help leak data to journalists in 2013. Snowden made headlines across the globe after leaking highly classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA) when he was a CIA employee and subcontractor. дальше »
2019-6-27 14:16 | |
Coinbase reports issues with card purchases & processing, days after its debit card debut in Europe
Digital currency exchange Coinbase recently announced its Visa debit card services for several countries in Europe, enabling many of its European users to spend cryptos like Bitcoin [BTC], Ethereum [ETH], and Litecoin [LTC] at any merchant shop accepting Visa. дальше »
2019-6-15 18:00 | |
The Roadblocks to European Fintech Expansion
“The US market is vast. There are a lot of consumers in the US that use outdated technologies, and from that perspective we see huge potential here [in the US],” announced Nicolas Kopp, US CEO of N26, during a panel at Netguru’s Disruption Forum. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:01 | |
Malta’s Registry of Companies to Run on a Blockchain System
The European island of Malta is looking to use blockchain technology to make its Registry of Companies agency more efficient, Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation, Silvio Schembri, said earlier this month. дальше »
2019-5-14 10:53 | |
Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
5 U.S. Stocks That Offer Shelter From Trump’s Trade War Dumpster Fire
By CCN: President Donald Trump’s trade war aggression on both the European Union and Chinese fronts has already dealt a major blow to many American industries. Worst hit are the automobile and agriculture sectors, the collateral damage of Trump’s trade wars. дальше »
2019-5-13 16:22 | |
Is Europe Regulating the Internet to the Point of Censorship?
Many governments around the world are increasingly concerned about the growing power and influence of technology companies, but none of them seem to be taking action the same way as Europe. However, some wonder whether European regulations are excessive in its attempt to check the power of these corporations, as reported by The New YorkRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-5-8 09:00 | |
Can we trust Ireland to enforce GDPR on big tech?
GDPR is complicated business; even people like me who try to keep up with all its developments struggle to understand this mammoth set of European regulations and its effects. I believe one of the main reasons for that is we’ve yet to see a proper GDPR case being brought against big tech companies like Facebook and Google — the companies GDPR should protect us from. дальше »
2019-4-30 14:06 | |
Final Frontier and Bitfury Launch Regulated Bitcoin Mining Fund
Following approval from European authorities, Swiss investment firm Final Frontier is partnering with Bitfury Group to launch a regulated bitcoin mining fund for personal and institutional investors. дальше »
2019-4-26 19:00 | |
How tech giants can strangle transformative tech at birth — and how to stop them
Google is digesting its third whopping antitrust penalty from the European Commission, having been fined he EU’s competition commissioner, said this “denied other companies the possibility to compete on the merits and to innovate – and consumers the benefits of competition”. дальше »
2019-4-15 15:46 | |
Ripple Could Expand in Europe After Meeting With Minister From Luxembourg
Ripple, one of the largest companies in the cryptocurrency market, could be expanding in the European market through Luxembourg. Luxembourg’s Minister of Finance, Pierre Gramegna, hinted that the country will soon be exposed to Ripple’s services. дальше »
2019-4-12 18:44 | |
5 European companies that are (really) advancing AI
There’s little arguing that artificial intelligence is one of the hottest sectors of the tech industry. From recommending personalized content in your YouTube feed to translating text, diagnosing cancer and driving cars, the number of domains that the AI industry is touching is constantly expanding. дальше »
2019-3-29 12:27 | |
Why I’m elated Apple Watch’s ECG feature is now available in Europe
When I first heard about the Apple Watch Series 4’s electrocardiogram (ECG) feature, I was sceptical. Tech companies meddling in healthcare leaves me feeling cold, you only have to look at the saga of Theranos to understand why. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:04 | |
Blockchain Apps and the Mineral Supply Chain Could Help Verify Origins of Resources
Mining companies are constantly working to determine the source of their minerals and to ensure a quality extraction process. Under the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, mining companies based in the United States must source minerals in a responsible manner. дальше »
2019-3-24 03:07 | |
Coinbase Acquires Cryptocurrency Surveillance Company Neutrino
Coinbase has acquired the cryptocurrency surveillance company Neutrino, whose team will be joining the American exchange’s European operation. The Milan, Italy-based startup develops blockchain intelligence platforms for crypto companies as well as law enforcement agencies. дальше »
2019-2-19 20:30 | |
New Zealand to Slap ‘Digital Services Tax’ on Internet Giants Google, Facebook: Will this Antagonize the US?
Following the precedent set by some European countries such as Austria, France, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, New Zealand has indicated it will introduce a digital services tax. This is expected to affect internet giants such as Google and Facebook, according to the New Zealand Herald. дальше »
2019-2-18 16:00 | |
BlueOcean ICO
BlueOcean Ventures is a Swiss venture capital firm specialized in investing in ventures from the medical field. For the first time, the BlueOcean STO gives investors the possibility of buying a tradable token (BOV Token) in the highly illiquid asset class of Swiss and European Medtech and life science venture capital investments. дальше »
2019-2-17 16:47 | |
Innovate Finance’s FinTech Report Sees Record Setting 2018 While 2019 Blockchain Investments Slow
After Record Breaking 2018, Blockchain Investments Still Lag Behind In 2018, Venture capital (VC) investments in European blockchain tech companies, were beaten only by funding for Fintech companies. дальше »
2019-2-13 00:58 | |
Blockchain investment still lags behind fintech despite record-breaking 2018
European blockchain technology companies had a record year in terms of VC investment in 2018, although overshadowed by funding going into financial technology (fintech) companies. According to Innovate Finance’s ‘2018 FinTech VC Investment Landscape‘ report , the European blockchain and cryptocurrency industry witnessed a series of significant deals, but notably just four deals amounted to over $300 million. дальше »
2019-2-12 18:30 | |
Mobile Bitcoin Wallet BRD Raises $15 Million, Plans for Expansion in Asia
Cryptocurrency mobile wallet provider BRD wants to accelerate its international expansion, and it has secured $15 million to do it. The Series B funding round was raised from SBI Crypto Investment, a subsidiary of Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings. дальше »
2019-1-26 20:04 | |
SWIFT too Scared to Face Ripple at the Paris Fintech Forum, 2019
The European fintech forum coming up in Paris is an event that calls for all the participation of all the players in the global fintech industry. This event is scheduled to take place on the 29th and 30th of January 2019, giant payment processing companies like Ripple and SWIFT are expected to be there. дальше »
2019-1-22 18:33 | |
European Banking Regulators Call for Unity in Crypto Regulations
Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent. дальше »
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
Estonian Exchange Offers Tokenized Stock Trading for Companies like Apple, Google, and Tesla
The Estonian cryptocurrency exchange DX. Exchange plans on offering tokenized securities on its platform that will allow users to indirectly purchase shares of major companies such as Apple, Google, and Tesla. дальше »
2019-1-5 20:30 | |
Ripple, NEM, Cardano, Fetch.AI, Found Blockchain Industry Lobby in Europe
Four leading global blockchain companies have announced the founding of what they call the first credible attempt to create a unified voice for the blockchain industry at European level. Blockchain for Europe intends to address the fragmented policy debate over the issue in order to lobby in favor of crypto friendly regulation in the European Union. дальше »
2018-12-6 14:00 | |
Finma: Crypto Startups Can Handle up to $100M of Deposits in Switzerland
Crypto-asset companies can now apply for licenses to handle as much as 100 million Swiss francs ($100 million) in public deposits under new regulations published on Dec. 3 by Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma). дальше »
2018-12-4 21:30 | |
Ripple, NEM, Fetch.AI, and EMURGO/Cardano Launch ‘Blockchain for Europe’ Association
Four leading blockchain companies including Ripple, NEM, Fetch. AI, and EMURGO/Cardano have come together to establish the “Blockchain for Europe” association, which will act as a representative for blockchain organizations in Europe. дальше »
2018-12-4 17:53 | |
Farewell to CeBIT: The most hated tech trade show ever?
Yesterday, it was confirmed that CeBIT, the legendary German tech trade show, had closed its doors permanently. We are very sorry but it’s true: CEBIT Hannover to be cancelled. More information here: https://t. дальше »
2018-11-29 17:55 | |