Europe Dominates Global Crypto Employment Landscape, Here’s Why

Patrick Hansen, Director of Strategy and Policy for Circle Internet Financial’s European operations, has underlined Europe’s predilection for embracing the crypto. The Circle executive explained that with an environment that’s not just “tolerant” but “proactive” in adopting digital currencies, Europe might hold the key to improving its “declining” economy. дальше »

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EU finalizes Data Act with a kill switch for smart contracts: Law Decoded, June 27–July 3

European Union lawmakers have agreed to move ahead with the controversial European Data Act, which has previously drawn criticism from the crypto community. дальше »

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European Nations Synchronize for the Digital Euro Launch

This article illuminates Europe's stride towards digital finance, specifically Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). It explores various countries' stances, revealing a unified approach to this monetary revolution. дальше »

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Bitcoin trading activity surges during US market hours, research shows

Research findings by K33, a digital assets platform, show a pattern in bitcoin trading, with increased activity during US market hours compared to Asian and European sessions.  дальше »

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Belarus Looks to Ban Peer-to-Peer Crypto Transactions to Reduce Fraud

The east European country is working on legislation to make it harder for fraudsters to get their hands on the proceeds of crime. дальше »

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Central Banks Chart Their Own Course on Inflation

The Fed is nearing its peak policy rate, the European Central Bank looks to keep tightening, while China is lowering interest rates. дальше »

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Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Deserves to Eclipse Bitcoin (BTC) by Market Cap, Top Analyst Says

Justin Bons, CIO and co-founder of longest-running European crypto investing fund Cyber Capital, explains why BCH is still superior to its predecessor дальше »

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Report: New EU Regulations Will Require Banks To Disclose Bitcoin Holdings

The European Union (EU) is making significant progress in the reform of its banking regulations, with a particular focus on bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies. The EU is now mandating that banks publicly disclose their holdings of crypto assets. дальше »

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Reacceleration in core inflation for Europe

Quick Take The latest data on European economic indicators were released this morning, June 30, corroborating a pattern that CryptoSlate has been discussing over the past year. Inflation Trends There are mixed signals from the inflation front. дальше »

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Binance’s European Banking Partner, Paysafe, To Withdraw Support On September 25

In a notable development that underscores the mounting regulatory pressures faced by cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Paysafe Payment Solutions, its European banking partner, has chosen to sever ties and withdraw its support. дальше »

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Binance loses Euro payment partner; denied licensing in Germany

Binance has suffered further blows to its European business as the exchange confirmed to CryptoSlate that its Euro payment partner, Paysafe, will stop its bank transfers services from September 25. дальше »

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Binance loses euro banking Paysafe amid global regulatory scrutiny

Paysafe Payment Solutions, Binance’s European banking partner, said it would terminate support for Binance as it deals with regulatory challenges globally. Binance is reportedly searching for a new provider for euro deposits and withdrawals via the Single Euro Payments Area… дальше »

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Slovakia Parliament approves lowering of crypto taxes

The taxes will be lowered to 7% from the current taxation sliding scale of either 19% or 25%. Also, cryptocurrency payments of up to 2400 euros will not be taxed. Slovakia is one of the 27 member states of the European Union that recently adopted MiCA. дальше »

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Binance loses key European banking partner amidst regulatory woes

The top trading platform Binance continues to encounter global regulatory challenges. The Securities & Exchange Commission sued the exchange for violating investment laws early in June. You can read more about the firm’s recent developments here. дальше »

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI hit with class-action lawsuit over alleged data theft

AI technology has gained a lot of traction over the past year, with the European Union and the United States already proposing legislation to regulate the nascent tech. дальше »

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Leaked Draft Reveals EU Commission’s Plans for Digital Euro: A Closer Look at the CBDC

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“Plan For MiCA Now”- Chainalysis Counsels Digital Asset Firms Ahead Of 2024 Implementation

The Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation has been passed by the European Union Parliament, but it will swing into effect in two phases next year. Janet Ho, Chainalysis head of policy in Europe, has tasked digital asset companies to put their houses in order as they anticipate the implementation of MiCA. The regulation, which […] дальше »

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Digital euro proposal from European Commission seeks universal approval

On June 28, the European Commission unveiled its proposed legislative plan for a digital euro, with the intention of establishing it as a widely embraced and readily available payment method. дальше »

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EU data act adopts smart contract kill switch regulations

The European Union (EU) is making progress on the European Data Act, despite facing criticism from the cryptocurrency community, as lawmakers have reached an agreement to proceed with the legislation. дальше »

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ECB expresses support for European Commission’s digital euro proposal

The European Central Bank (ECB) expressed support today, June 28, for the European Commission’s legislative proposal aimed at creating a regulatory framework for a digital euro. The legislation aims to ensure that the digital euro could be universally utilized throughout the euro area, like traditional banknotes and coins. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Assets And Banks: Why EU Is Establishing Capital Requirements

Cryptocurrency is taking the European Union (EU) into uncharted territory as it introduces a groundbreaking bank capital policy that includes regulations specifically tailored for cryptocurrencies. This policy has been meticulously crafted through collaborative efforts involving the European Parliament, Member-State governments, and the European Commission, reflecting a comprehensive approach to address the challenges and opportunities presented […] дальше »

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European Commission aims for universal acceptance with digital euro proposal

With this move, the European Commission aims to open up the payments market controlled by banks, Visa and Mastercard.

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European Union finalizes Data Act despite protests

The EU blockchain community has raised concerns that the Act's provisions on smart contracts could kill the industry. A recent open letter signed by these organizations stated that the Act coulThe post European Union finalizes Data Act despite protests appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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EU finalizes controversial smart contract kill switch rules under Data Act

The Data Act was first proposed in early 2022 and passed by the European Parliament on March 14.

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EU Wants Unbacked Crypto Out of TradFi Institutions

The EU is charting new territory with its advanced bank capital policy, which now includes regulations for digital currencies. The policy development emerged from a meeting involving the European Parliament,... дальше »

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Ljubljana: It’s a Beautiful Life in This Crypto Payments Hotbed

This unsung Central European success story features famous philosophers, a striking landscape and a high quality of life. And the No. 14 spot in CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 has a crypto ecosystem that punches vastly above its weight. дальше »

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Lisbon: A Buzzy, Affordable Mecca for Buy-and-Hold Crypto Nomads

Portugal’s coastal capital offers a top-shelf European quality of life at discount prices. The No. 15 spot on CoinDesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 attracts creative and entrepreneurial expats with a lively calendar of Web3 events, prized “digital nomad” visa and crypto-friendly tax laws. дальше »

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Crypto Investment Inflows Reach One-Year High, Reveals CoinShares

Crypto investment products are once again proving their market allure, with inflows hitting their highest level since July 2022. European asset management firm, CoinShares, noted an influx of $199 million just last week, signaling revived interest from investors in the crypto space. дальше »

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Binance revises stance on privacy coin listings in Europe

In response to feedback from its user community, Binance has retracted its previous decision to delist certain privacy coins in select European nations, opting instead for a reclassification strategy. дальше »

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Binance reportedly pulls out of Austria, shifts focus to MiCA compliance in Europe

Binance told CryptoSlate in a June 26 email that it strives to act in compliance wherever it operates amid new reports that it withdrew from yet another European market. Earlier today, reports emerged that Binance had withdrawn its application in another European country. дальше »

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Binance Rescinds Decision To Remove Privacy Coins From European Market

Binance has made a decision to reverse its initial plan of delisting certain privacy coins in Europe. This change in course comes after the exchange revised its operations to align with the local regulatory requirements. дальше »

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Bybit Gains Crypto License in Cyprus

The Dubai-based crypto exchange will gain now a foothold in the European Union after its exit from Canada and the U.K. дальше »

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FC Barcelona’s Women’s Team Scores Global Attention with Revolutionary NFT Launch

FC Barcelona Women’s Team Partners with World of Women for Revolutionary NFT Unveiling Breaking Barriers: FC Barcelona’s Latest NFT Collaboration Celebrates Spanish Football Star Alexia Putellas FC Barcelona, the renowned European football franchise, has joined forces with NFT collection World of Women to unveil the second digital masterpiece in their exclusive “Masterpiece” collection. дальше »

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Wirex may suffer card outage in EEA due to UAB PayrNet licensing issue

Wirex cards may stop working in the European Economic Area, but funds held in the account are safe, the company said.

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Binance Ordered to Halt Offering Crypto Services in Belgium by Markets Regulator

The crypto exchange is accused of serving Belgian customers from countries outside the European Economic Area in violation of the law, the FSMA has said. дальше »

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Honk if you love Bitcoin! Lightning takes the wheel of a European rally car adventure

With a comically loud horn, a candy machine and a jukebox filled with Mozart, metal and more, it’s the “Bitcoin Ambassadors” rally car adventure. дальше »

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Ex-Ripple Advisor Meets with ECB's Lagarde

Ex-Ripple advisor and Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision, Michael S. Barr, has held a meeting with European Central Bank President, Christine Lagarde дальше »

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OKX partners with LIV Golf League team Majesticks GC

OKX has become the first global sponsor and Web3 partner of Majesticks GC. The partnership will see OKX and the golf team collaborate on fan engagement projects meant to improve experiences. OKX has struck some key partnerships in the sports industry, including with the McLaren F1 Team and European soccer giants Manchester City. дальше »

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Crypto-AI future as EU consumer protection groups ask for investigations into AI

Consumer advocacy organizations in the European Union urged regulators on Tuesday to look into the kind of artificial intelligence that powers programs like ChatGPT, citing the potential dangers that put people at risk and the time lag before the bloc’s groundbreaking AI regulations take effect. дальше »

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EU Commission’s Digital Euro Bill Back on Track for June 28, Lead Official Says

The European Commission is back on track to publish legislation on a digital euro on June 28, after the controversial topic was previously removed from the executive’s agenda, the bloc’s lead financial services official said on Tuesday. дальше »

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European Investment Bank uses blockchain for environmental bond

The European Investment Bank successfully priced its inaugural SEK 1 billion Climate Awareness Bond today, leveraging the innovative so|bond platform. дальше »

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Binance cancels UK registration: What you should know

The U. K. regulator had ordered Binance to stop all regulatory activities in the country in 2021. Binance faced trouble across European countries following the SEC enforcement action in the U. дальше »

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European Investment Bank taps blockchain for Climate Awareness Bond

The Swedish krona-based Climate Awareness Bond will be issued on a blockchain that incentivizes node operators to improve the environmental footprint of infrastructure. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ethereum Remain Online, Hackers Cripple A Leading European Bank

The European Investment Bank (EIB), a triple-A-rated credit institution secured by the European Union (EU), is under attack. In a tweet on June 19, the long-term lending arm of the EU said they were facing a cyber-attack that had affected the availability of some of its key websites. дальше »

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Why Binance Canceled Its UK License, Continues European Market Exit

The world’s largest crypto exchange Binance continues to pull out from the European market. According to the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the company canceled its license to operate in the country. дальше »

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Blockchain Anti-Counterfeiting Trials ‘Promising,’ EU Agency Says

The European Union's intellectual property office EUIPO wants traders and customs authorities to use open-source tools to authenticate branded goods. дальше »

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Digital euro proposal set for debate as EU advances AI restrictions legislation

Separate reports indicate that lawmakers in the European Union (EU) are advancing potential rules around a “digital euro” and artificial intelligence (AI). ECB could limit digital euro for financial stability Bloomberg reported June 14 that it obtained a copy of a draft proposal from the European Commission. дальше »

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What does the MiCA regulation mean for Germany?

With today’s vote on the Artificial Intelligence Act, the European Parliament has yet again set the ball rolling towards what could become the world’s first comprehensive AI regulation framework. дальше »

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EU firms up plans for introduction of digital euro

The European Union's executive branch is set to propose a plan for a digital euro, mandating the ECB to establish usage regulations. дальше »

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EU lawmakers vote for landmark Artificial Intelligence regulation

The European Union Parliament has voted in favour of an AI Act. If ratified, the law will require AI systems like ChatGPT to first undergo review before release to the public. The regulation also seeks a ban on real-time biometric recognition. дальше »

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