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Latin America joins EU in considering a new digital tax
Mexico and Chile are among a host of countries that may follow the European Union’s lead in playing hardball on taxes with big tech companies like Facebook, Alphabet, AirBnB, and Uber. In March, the EU proposed a “digital tax” that would affect the revenue of major digital companies like Facebook and Google. дальше »
2018-11-8 15:05 | |
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Revolutions and Counter Revolutions: Andreas Antonopoulos Reflects on 10 Years of Bitcoin
As Bitcoin approaches its 10th anniversary, its community, old and new, has begun taking stock of how a decade has come to alter or define the cryptocurrency — and what Bitcoin has done to alter or define the decade. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:56 | |
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Poloniex Revised Terms of Use, Shutters Services in Several Countries
With a revision to the popular exchange’s terms of use, users from a handful of jurisdictions will have their access to Poloniex shuttered. According to an October 18, 2018, update, “the websites and the services offered by Poloniex (as defined below) are NOT addressed to persons who have their registered office or place of residence in China, Germany, Pakistan, the U. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:46 | |
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Financial Action Task Force’s Crypto Guidelines Set for June 2019
Regulation of cryptocurrencies has been a major problem for countries that want to make use of their unique features. Countries like China and India have a hawkish stance on digital coins and have tried to curb their local crypto markets. дальше »
2018-10-23 14:29 | |
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Report: Cryptocurrencies Should Be Governed by Current EU Financial Laws
The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has released a new report suggesting that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recommend to the European Commission that it regulate the cryptocurrency space with existing legislation rather than instilling new rules and laws. дальше »
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Discusses Crypto Asset Regulation with Current Laws
Under existing cryptocurrency rules in the European Union, EU, as transferable crypto assets used in payments (such as bitcoin) are increasingly considered as investments, it could consider such assets under the EU's MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II) regulations, which came into force in January. дальше »
2018-10-22 21:54 | |
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Germany wants a global ‘minimum tax’ for tech giants’ revenue
Tensions between the EU and US tech giants are increasing as the union tries to find ways to regulate international tech services in Europe. The union has repeatedly gone after big tech on competition matters and GDPR’s four percent of worldwide annual turnover fines show it doesn’t intend on giving tech giants a free pass. дальше »
2018-10-22 12:33 | |
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Bill Gates and the EU announce a €100M investment fund to combat climate change
Bill Gates and the EU announced that the union and Breakthrough Energy — an investor group led by Gates — will together launch a €100 million clean energy investment fund to combat climate change in 2019. дальше »
2018-10-18 12:35 | |
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Belarus, Ukraine And Russia: Time To Revisit Their Tech?
Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the Eastern European region has endured growing pains. However, one thing the newly formed countries could always hang their hat on was a strong fundamental base in applied math and sciences. дальше »
2018-10-17 01:00 | |
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Coinbase Opens Office in Dublin to Mitigate Potential Brexit-Related Risks
Coinbase is opening a new office in the European Union, at this time in Dublin, Ireland. The move is meant to mitigate the potential risks of a hard Brexit, as its current European office is in London. дальше »
2018-10-16 18:17 | |
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Amid Brexit Uncertainties, Coinbase Announces a New Dublin Office
Coinbase has announced the opening of a new office in Dublin. The decision to move shop to the famed Irish city may be part of a plan to hedge Brexit uncertainty by expanding the company’s presence across Europe. дальше »
2018-10-16 16:00 | |
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E.U. Securities Watchdog Studying ICOs “Case-by-case” to Take a Call on Regulation
The European Union’s securities watchdog has followed suit of its U. S. counterpart SEC, as the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said on October 8, 2018, that it is observing every initial coin offering (ICO) to decide whether it should be regulated or not, according to a report published by Reuters. дальше »
2018-10-11 15:00 | |
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US-Based Real Estate Platform Propy Brings Blockchain Technology To European Union
Blockchain technology has been adapted to many things, as real estate platform Propy demonstrates. This platform is meant to connect property sellers and buyers in a transparent method of transacting. дальше »
2018-10-10 08:15 | |
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Cryptocurrency Cases to be Studied on Individual Basis by EU Regulators
EU Regulators To Study Cryptos On A Case By Case Basis The financial watchdogs from the European Union have affirmed today that they will take a new stance on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), they will examine every ICO on a case by case basis to decide whether they should be regulated or not. This decision […] дальше »
2018-10-8 22:42 | |
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EU Financial Watchdog to Determine ICOs Outside of “Regulatory World”
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s financial watchdog, has announced it is taking the same approach to initial coin offerings (ICOs) as its U. S. counterpart. дальше »
2018-10-8 22:30 | |
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Malta’s Rise to Crypto Prominence, E.U. Proximity Helps Island-State Lead Blockchain Revolution
Malta is emerging as a prominent force in the world of cryptocurrencies. The European island-state has surprised many this year with its continual positioning as a “blockchain economy,” and is now edging over Gibraltar, another economy banking on blockchain for a resurgence, due to the latter’s shaky relationship with the European Union. дальше »
2018-10-7 01:12 | |
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France Contemplating Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency Intermediaries
France is considering enacting the country’s very first regulatory framework governing crypto-asset intermediaries. The move will require fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchanges as well as custodians of cryptographic keys to undergo a mandatory AMF registration. дальше »
2018-10-5 23:00 | |
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Brave CEO Pens Letter to Senate Committee Asking for GDPR-Like Privacy Regulation
Brendan Eich, the CEO of Brave, has written a letter to the U. S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation urging them to implement GDPR-like legislation in the United States. дальше »
2018-10-4 20:51 | |
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Brave CEO Addresses Senate, Urges Adoption Of GDPR Model For United States
Brendan Eich, CEO of the Basic Attention Token-powered browser, Brave, wrote and sent a letter to the United States Senate on September 28th urging representatives to adopt a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) model for privacy, not unlike the European Union’s guidelines. дальше »
2018-10-3 03:26 | |
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Can Blockchain Solve Brexit Border Woes? UK Finance Minister Believes So
Phillip Hammond, the U. K. finance minister, stated yesterday that blockchain technology could help smooth trade across the Irish border after the U. K. leaves the European Union. However, Hammond is the first to admit that he has no idea what he is talking about. дальше »
2018-10-3 22:00 | |
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No, blockchain can’t solve the Irish border problem
When Britain narrowly voted to leave the European Union in 2016, it opened a can of worms, the biggest of which was the Irish border. The United Kingdom shares a 310-mile land border with the Republic of Ireland. дальше »
2018-10-2 16:19 | |
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EU might fine Facebook $1.63B for latest data breach
Facebook’s data breach from last week – which impacted more than 50 million users – might cost the company a pretty penny. If the European Union’s (EU) watchdog finds that the company violated privacy laws, it could face a massive fine of $1. дальше »
2018-10-2 13:00 | |
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EU’s new copyright law will cement the dominance of tech giants
The new European Union Copyright Directive, passed recently by the European parliament after a vociferous campaign both for and against, has been described by its advocates as Europe striking a blow against US tech giants in the battle for control of copyrighted content online. дальше »
2018-10-2 10:45 | |
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EU Wants to Create ‘Payment Channels’ With Iran: Is There a Crypto Connection?
In spite of the sanctions that have been re-implemented by the United States earlier this year, members of the European Union, who were also signatories to the Iran nuclear deal signed under the Obama Administration, are now seeking to create individual payment channels to conduct business with the Islamic Republic of Iran. This news is […] дальше »
2018-9-27 22:41 | |
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The Daily: UK’s Revolut Seeks EU Licenses, Quppy Launches Wallet With BCH
British-based digital bank Revolut has applied for financial licenses in two European Union member states, Lithuania and Luxemburg, in the light of risks associated with Brexit. We’ve covered its progress in The Daily. дальше »
2018-9-26 16:45 | |
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iOS Users can Now Access the Saifu Cryptocurrency Mobile Application
Cryptocurrency applications are on the rise to increase the adoption of digital assets. Saifu, a European Union based cryptocurrency firm & licensed to provide crypto services recently launched an iOS compatible app for its users. дальше »
2018-9-24 16:42 | |
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Europol Urges EU Member States To Prepare For Influx In Bitcoin Crime
The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) have warned European Union member states of a future influx in Bitcoin and crypto related crime that could plague EU member states, therefore Europol have issued a message requesting each member state employs adequate resources into ensuring investigators and law enforcement teams are able to cope with this potential rise in crypto crime. дальше »
2018-9-21 15:30 | |
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Europol: no terrorist attack in Europe was funded via cryptocurrency
The united police service of the European Union notes the growing interest of cybercriminals and terrorists in cryptocurrencies and cryptojacking, but admits that no terrorist act has so far been financed via cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:29 | |
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ECB Not Ready for EU-Backed Cryptocurrency
The European Central Bank (ECB) stated that it will not be pursuing a European Union backed cryptocurrency anytime soon, which shouldn’t be surprising to those who have followed the sentiment of the ECB toward cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-9-18 13:39 | |
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Brave Browser Files Formal Complaint Against Google
Brave, the open-source web browser that blocks advertisements, website trackers, and features blockchain-based tokens has made a bold move by filing a formal complaint against its much-larger rival, Google, in Britain and Ireland. дальше »
2018-9-18 05:59 | |
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Mario Draghi: Europe ‘Has No Plans to Issue Central Bank Digital Currency’
The European Central Bank has no intentions of issuing a central bank digital currency. According to its president Mario Draghi, the current economic conditions fail to justify a need for it. Cash Remains King Speaking in front of the European Parliament, the president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi touched on the matter of cryptocurrencies and whether or not the European Union needs a central bank digital currency. дальше »
2018-9-18 04:00 | |
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Don’t Hate EU Internet Regulation – Defy It
The European Union has come in for criticism over its repeated attempts to regulate the web. Critics assert that waves of EU legislation are suppressing free expression, impairing the user experience and, most heinously, “killing memes”. дальше »
2018-9-16 19:28 | |
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Europe Rises to Embrace ICOs
The European Union is rising as a significant alternative to the United States as far as Initial Coin Offering (ICO) projects are concerned after France passed what looks like the... The post Europe Rises to Embrace ICOs appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2018-9-16 17:18 | |
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ECB Has No Plans to Launch Digital Currency Due to Blockchain Immaturity
The European Central Bank (ECB) is not issuing a digital currency any time soon, according to President Mario Draghi. He’s argued that the blockchain technology is not mature enough for such a level of responsibility and physical cash remains widely used within the monetary union. дальше »
2018-9-16 23:30 | |
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Bittrex to Launch Crypto Exchange in Malta Next Month
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex is reportedly launching a crypto exchange in Malta at the beginning of next month. Bittrex says the new platform will allow them to list coins “a lot faster. дальше »
2018-9-14 18:40 | |
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How to Use a VPN in the EU to Access the Uncensored Web
If you’re reading these words from within the European Union, you may have had to first check a box confirming your consent. Ever since the EU’s GDPR law came into effect, the internet has become a minefield of opt-in forms. дальше »
2018-9-14 11:15 | |
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Google fights global expansion of the EU’s right to be forgotten
Google is fighting French lawyers in the European Union court to avoid expanding the scope of “right to be forgotten” judgment globally. The company said that broadening the scope is “completely unenvisagable” and “imposing on the values of different countries. дальше »
2018-9-12 14:15 | |
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LED lamps are great for the environment, but bad for our health
The European Union recently announced a ban on halogen light bulbs, to persuade the public to switch to LED lamps. It’s unlikely to raise many eyebrows. There are, after all, lots of different lamps on the market. дальше »
2018-9-12 10:20 | |
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EU To Step Carefully With Cryptocurrency Regulation
Despite a Brussels-based think tank advising the European Union to adopt common rules for cryptocurrencies, a subsequent meeting of European finance ministers concluded that regulations could wait. дальше »
2018-9-11 21:36 | |
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‘Slow & Steady’ Is Europe’s Crypto Policy
Consistent losses in the cryptocurrency sector have forced some investors to adopt a grim point of view about the state of the market. However, a new development from the European Union is reassuring crypto enthusiasts that the situation is still salvageable. дальше »
2018-9-11 21:05 | |
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EU Finance Ministers Stall on Crypto Regulation
EU finance ministers have sidelined a think tank report calling for stricter cryptocurrency regulation within the European Union, citing a need for caution in developing a nuanced approach to the potential risks presented by the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2018-9-10 16:00 | |
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The Daily: EU Urged for Common Crypto Rules, EEU Ready for Common Crypto
A Brussels-based think tank has urged the European Union to adopt common crypto regulations. Its report will be reviewed during this week’s meeting of the EU finance ministers in Vienna. Also in The Daily, the Eurasian Economic Union may adopt a single settlement currency, possibly a crypto, Samsung Pay offers a tokenized money transfer service […] The post The Daily: EU Urged for Common Crypto Rules, EEU Ready for Common Crypto appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-8 15:30 | |
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Crypto Should Be Regulated by Common EU Policy, Special Report Urges Member-States
A Pan-EU approach that targets virtual coin trading platforms and Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) is required, the Bruegel think-tank said in a new analysis written for this week’s meeting of European Union (EU) finance ministers. дальше »
2018-9-7 11:28 | |
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Abra Supports SEPA Bank Transfers, Enabling Crypto Purchases With Fiat
Abra, the all-in-one digital wallet and cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its support for Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA) bank accounts. European users can now enable direct wire transfers from European banks to purchase any of Abra’s 28 available cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2018-9-7 23:38 | |
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EU Investigates Stricter Common Cryptocurrency Rules, Potential $9 Million ICO Fundraising Cap and Mining Ban
The European Union is currently investigating the potential benefits of adopting a set of common rules regarding the distribution and trading of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with a report calling for stricter disclosure roles set to be considered by EU finance ministers later this week. дальше »
2018-9-7 22:00 | |
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Abra Launches Services for SEPA Bank Account Holders
Cryptocurrency wallet and exchange, Abra, has announced the launch of support for customers holding Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA) bank accounts. The move allows the citizens of the 28 member states of the European Union, four member states of the European Free Trade Association (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland), and Andorra, Monaco, and San Marino, […] The post Abra Launches Services for SEPA Bank Account Holders appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-9-4 13:00 | |
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EU Schedules September Meeting to Discuss Cryptocurrency Regulation
On September 7th, Finance Ministers from the European Union’s 28 member states will be meeting in Vienna to once again discuss the possibility of international regulations on cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-30 23:12 | |
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