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European Union member Estonia is now cracking down on cryptocurrency firms to attack money laundering in the country. Estonia has been in the spotlight for Europe’s biggest money-laundering scandal, about €200 billion were laundered from Denmark’s biggest financial institution Danske Bank’s Estonian branch from 2007-2015.
2020-6-12 18:07 | |
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European cryptocurrency firms are expecting a stricter regime of regulations as the 28 EU states are preparing to adopt the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5). The AMLD5 will burden small firms and force them to either merge or fold.
2020-1-11 20:57 | |
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The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) set to be adopted by the European Union is slowly forcing out crypto firms operating in the region. Deribit, a digital currency derivatives exchange based in the Netherlands, is the latest to announce an exit from the EU.
2020-1-10 17:24 | |
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A strict new regulatory regime is dawning upon European firms handling cryptocurrency. Here’s what AMLD5 will mean for the industry.
2020-1-10 12:00 | |
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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.
2019-12-19 12:00 | |
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Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s most diversified financial services firms, today announced that it is establishing a new entity to serve European institutions investing in digital assets.
2019-12-17 18:16 | |
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Two trade documentation firms plan to put Europe’s barge shipping on the blockchain
2019-9-22 00:03 | |
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Luxembourg is emerging as the hub for the growth of cryptocurrencies in the European market. While several European countries are slowly embracing blockchain and cryptocurrencies, members of the ‘Big Four’ auditing firms such as PwC and Deloitte have recently announced the integration of digital assets in their Luxembourg-based offices.
2019-9-19 20:30 | |
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Brexit: The oncoming storm The United Kingdom is poised for the oncoming storm: one that promises to sweep away everything in its way. This storm was in its cumulus stage in 2016, with a majority of voters standing in favor of Brexit after the United Kingdom European Union membership referendum took place and is currently […] The post Bitcoin may be safe from Brexit aftermath, but firms likely to bear brunt of political uncertainty appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-9-14 18:30 | |
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The Dutch Central Bank is taking a tougher stance on the cryptocurrency industry, citing new European Union anti-money laundering laws.
2019-9-4 05:00 | |
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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.
2019-9-3 18:59 | |
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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.
2019-9-3 13:07 | |
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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.
2019-7-30 09:57 | |
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As much as 44% of European healthcare firms have never heard of blockchain, according to a new research by International Data Corporation
2019-6-12 16:20 | |
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Despite some banks touting dedicated crypto onboarding services, European cryptocurrency firms are struggling with an unfriendly banking sector and incredibly steep account fees.
2019-5-31 19:32 | |
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Over 100 firms including SWIFT, IBM and Ripple have joined a blockchain association officially launched by the European Commission on Wednesday.
2019-4-4 07:00 | |
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At a recent Ripple event, three of the company’s European business partners demonstrated how blockchain technology was helping them expand globally. These three firms were none other than Euro Exim Bank, Mercury FX and TransferGo.
2019-2-22 16:33 | |
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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.
2019-2-18 16:00 | |
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The European Cryptocurrency Exchange, or EUCX (pronounced You See Ex) is a new cryptocurrency exchange with a global focus, based in the Netherlands, filling the European gap in secure and regulated exchanges aimed at the professional retail trader and boutique firms.
2019-1-4 15:03 | |
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German blockchain startup Bitwala has launched crypto banking in Germany. After securing €4 million (roughly $4. 5 million) from VC firms Earlybird and Coparion in September of 2018 to develop a crypto banking solution, the company has allegedly amassed a waiting list of 30,000 potential users.
2018-12-13 22:32 | |
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Blockchain firms want to stay on the good side of Europe, it seems. Ripple, NEM, and company have founded a new association to represent the interests of blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses across the continent.
2018-12-4 15:41 | |
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According to a fresh new study released by Outlier Ventures, a European economic research outfit, venture capital investments into various blockchain based projects have increased by a staggering 316% during the course of this year.
2018-11-23 03:36 | |
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Malta may have been the most talked about European country that pioneers cryptocurrency and blockchain activities. With exchange giants like Binance, Okex situated in Malta, as well as Blockchain firms which has led the country to bag the title “ Blockchain Island”, the Spaniards have been peering in closely and taking as much notes as […] The post A Crypto fiesta is Going Down in Spain; is Another Widespread Crypto Adaptation About to Happen? appeared first on ZyCrypto.
2018-11-11 13:50 | |
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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.
2018-10-23 00:41 | |
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Various European countries are positioning themselves as welcoming to blockchain and cryptocurrency firms. Switzerland is one of the leaders in this regard. A few key projects have been identified as potential investment opportunities for Swiss speculators and wealthy individuals.
2018-9-2 23:00 | |
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According to research from S&P Global Market Intelligence released on August 23, 2018, European insurance firms trump their U. S. counterparts when it comes to the business attitude towards blockchain technology.
2018-8-25 20:30 | |
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Access to personal financial data and the emergence of blockchain technology have been the catalyst for a revolution in the banking sector. At the start of this year, banks within the European Union were ordered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to grant customers access to their personal data.
2018-7-31 20:42 | |
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“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized.
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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Malta-based tokenization platform STASIS has launched EURS, a stablecoin backed by the Euro. EURS, aiming to be the biggest "fully verified and collateralized stablecoin" in the world, launched with a $100 million pre-launch order book which is expected to hit $500 million by year’s end.
2018-7-16 19:46 | |
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Ever since the European Parliament adopted a supportive view toward the use of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, more firms have been descending from the fence and dabbling in the sector for the first time.
2018-7-9 15:59 | |
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The solarisBank is working on a hybrid model of the future that ensure the coexistence of banking and blockchain firms to play a crucial role in the global economy. The post Germany’s solarisBank To Manage Crypto Corporate Accounts In The European Union appeared first on CoinSpeaker.
2018-7-9 12:02 | |
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Tether acquires 12% of Gold.com as gold-backed XAUT surpasses $2.4B and leads $5.5B tokenized gold market after metal hit $5.5K in January. The post Tether acquires 12% stake in Gold.com in $150M strategic investment appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Tether's investment in Anchorage Digital could accelerate the development of secure digital asset infrastructure, impacting market stability. The post Anchorage Digital secures $100M investment from Tether as it eyes US IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
SpaceX acquires xAI as Musk pitches orbital AI data centers while reports flag mid June IPO talks targeting a $1.5 trillion valuation. The post SpaceX acquires xAI as Musk pitches orbital data centers ahead of $1 trillion IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Dakota's platform could revolutionize global fintech by simplifying compliance and enabling seamless integration of stablecoins in financial services. The post Ex-Coinbase, Airbnb execs launch programmable stablecoin platform for fintechs, enterprises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Coinbase tests USDF stablecoin on exchange backend, an early step in its broader digital dollar strategy amid growing stablecoin adoption. The post Coinbase begins backend testing of new USDF stablecoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF debuts on Morgan Stanley E*TRADE, enhancing access for advisors and clients, signaling Bitcoin adoption growth. The post Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF becomes available on Morgan Stanley E*TRADE platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
This partnership signifies a shift in retirement planning, integrating cryptocurrency exposure into traditional financial products, potentially broadening market appeal. The post BlackRock partners with Delaware Life to bring Bitcoin into fixed index annuities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.