The Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory package passed another potential hurdle this week and is moving to the next stage of the EU’s legislative process. Proponents of a controversial text pro...
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European Parliament Might Bring Transparency To Crypto Transactions
Some European Parliament members might vote for putting a halt on anon transactions associated with cryptocurrency from next week. Latest rules will also forbid cryptocurrency transactions in several ...
European Parliament May Vote to Ban Anonymity in Crypto
Key Takeaways Some members of the European Parliament may vote to ban anonymous crypto transfers next week. The new rules would also forbid crypto transactions to various jurisdictions. The news came ...
European crypto regulatory framework goes to three-way consideration without PoW ban
The much-dreaded prospect of a ban on cryptocurrencies that use proof-of-work (PoW) consensus is making its way into a key European digital asset directive appears to have blown over. March 24 marked ...
Ripple Widens Presence in European Remittance Market and 70 Countries Through Partner Bank
Tomiwabold Olajide Ripple partner Intermex has moved to acquire La Nacional & LAN Holdings Ripple is expanding its tentacles into the European remittance market and 70 countries through partner ba...
How far are European Central Bank (ECB) warnings right while Ruble crypto trading drops?
Recent statement of the President of ECB seems out of the league as it contradicts the real-life data and various expert opinions Lately, the Central Bank President of Europe, Christine Legarde, put o...
e-Money Set to Bring European Stablecoins to Avalanche Ecosystem
Blockchain payment platform e-Money is bringing its fiat-pegged European stablecoins to the Ethereum-rivalling Avalanche network. Next week, at the annual Avalanche Summit in Barcelona, the Danish fin...
FTX’s European head plots ‘cautious’ expansion into UK market
Crypto exchange FTX hopes to expand into the UK and is beginning talks with regulators as it ramps up plans to dominate the European market. FTX is taking a “relatively cautious approach” with the UK...
Rosy European Auto Sales Scenarios Ditched After Russia/Ukraine Shock
Illustration of the crisis concept with a businessman in panic getty Experts are ripping up their automotive sales forecasts as hopeful and improved scenarios helped by the fading coronavirus pandemic...
European ‘MiCA’ regulation on digital assets: Where do we stand?
The proposed European Union Regulation on Markets in Crypto Assets, or MiCA, (hereinafter the “regulation”) was put to a vote in the European Union Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affa...
The European Commission is looking for blockchain regulatory sandbox operator
On Monday, March 14, the European Blockchain Observatory announced a call for tenders to contract a consortium, the mission of which would be to facilitate and operate a pan-European regulatory sandbo...
European Commission Rejects Proof-of-Work Ban
The Commission for Economic Policy (ECON) of the European Parliament just voted against a Proof-of-Work (PoW) ban on cryptocurrency mining. In the vote, 32 members voted against and 24 voted in favor ...
European Parliament Votes Against Proof-of-Work Ban
Key Takeaways The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament has voted against a proposal that could have led to a ban on Proof-of-Work mining. The proposal formed part of a re...
Why European Union Voted Against De Facto Bitcoin Mining Ban
The European Union voted against a de-facto Bitcoin mining ban. In a major event for the entire crypto industry, the coalition’s European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON)...
European Parliament Committee Rejects Bitcoin Ban
The Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has reportedly rejected a bill that aimed to ban Bitcoin (BTC) in the European Union. According to Patrick Hansen, head of growth and strategy at ...
European Parliament votes against PoW ban, providing huge relief to the crypto industry
Earlier on Monday, members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs voted against a version of the Markets in Crypto Assets, or MiCA, bill that could have effectively ba...
European Union Reportedly Votes Against Banning Proof of Work Cryptocurrencies
After weeks of debates and delays, the EU has voted against banning the use and mining of proof of work digital assets, such as bitcoin and ether. CryptoPotato reported earlier the Markets in Crypto A...
Bitcoin down ahead of the European Parliament’s potential decision to ban PoW coins
TL;DR Breakdown; Bitcoin dropped in price as the European Parliament debates a potential ban on the cryptocurrency. If Bitcoin is banned, it could have a significant negative impact on the market Bitc...
Coatue Taps Ex-Index VC Sarah Cannon To Lead European Startup Investing Push
Venture capitalist Sarah Cannon will build out Coatue’s London office as the firm makes European tech startups an increasing priority. Courtesy of Sarah Cannon Investment giant Coatue has establ...
The MiCA law that could ban Bitcoin is voted in the European Parliament
The cryptocurrency bill, Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA), presented by a coalition led by Stefan Berger, which was due to be voted on Monday 28 February and has been postponed by a fortnight, reaches ...
Bitcoin Crosses $40,000, European Stocks Rise on Putin and Versailles – Trustnodes
Bitcoin suddenly rose again above $40,000 from $38,000 on a fairly volatile day that had it dip again as markets try to figure out the direction this spring. The United Kingdom has some good news in a...
Sanctions on Russia and Belarus will include crypto — European Commission
The European Commission has clarified that crypto assets will fall under additional sanctions targeted against Russia and Belarus in response to the military conflict in Ukraine. In a Wednesday statem...
Russian, Belarus Economic Sanctions Apply to Crypto: European Commission
The European Commission has said cryptocurrencies are captured by targeted sanctions adopted by the EU in response to the conflict in Ukraine—as well as Belarus’ role in facilitating Russia’s invasion...
Russia reports crypto transactions despite US and European sanctions
TL;DR Breakdown • Russian fiat currency trades remain balanced for a while.• Ukrainians convert local currency to USDT after Russia attack Upon the increase in intensity of conflicts in Russia and Ukr...
European Parliament Excludes Pow Provision In Next Week’s Vote On Crypto Bill
A vote on the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation has been rescheduled to take place on March 14. The European Parliament was expected to approve the legislation last month. Ho...
FTX Crypto Exchange Announces Major Expansion into European Market
FTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Monday it is launching a new European affiliate- FTX Europe, as part of efforts to establish its business in the continent. The exchange made such an...
European Parliament will hold vote on crypto bill without PoW provision
The parliament of the European Union has scheduled a vote on a framework aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies after addressing concerns over proof-of-work mining. In a Monday Twitter thread, European ...
New committee voting date for European Parliament’s crypto law is next week
The EU’s Markets in Digital Assets, or MiCA, regulation is scheduled for a key committee vote next week following delays last week. On March 7, Stefan Berger, who heads the European Parliament&#...