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Latest from Jack Schickler
Europe's CBDC Designers Wrestle With Privacy Issues
The European Central Bank will likely to opt for a centralized solution for its new digital euro, raising questions about state snooping.

Does the Metaverse Need a Free Trade Agreement?
It’s seeking to be the centerpiece of Web 3, but a successful metaverse could run headfirst into some old-style protectionist barriers like work permits and data blocks, trade policy expert Sam Lowe tells us.

I’m Not Anti-Crypto, Says Architect of Controversial EU Money Laundering Proposal
In an exclusive interview, Belgium’s Assita Kanko tells CoinDesk she just wants to stop anonymous payments being used for crime. Her claims seem unlikely to impress an industry complaining of privacy violations and stifling innovation.

EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Rules Despite Industry Criticism
Lawmakers are set to end even the smallest anonymous crypto transactions, and plan measures that could see unregulated exchanges cut off.

Crypto Popularity Could Pose Stability Risk, EU Watchdog Warns, as It Ponders New Powers
Fintech firms could face bank-style lending caps to stop crypto markets overheating, the European Systemic Risk Board said.

ECB Official Calls for ‘Less Tolerant’ Approach to Bitcoin ‘Gambling’
Fabio Panetta's remarks come as EU lawmakers consider measures to end anonymous crypto transactions and cut off unregulated exchanges.

Small Digital Euro Payments Won’t Need Laundering Checks, ECB Official Says
The proposals regarding the potential future central bank digital currency come as lawmakers prepare to scrap anonymous bitcoin payments.

Crypto Privacy Positions Harden Ahead of Crunch EU Vote
Lawmakers don’t appear swayed by crypto industry claims as they consider applying anti-laundering identification rules to the sector, but some argue the EU plans are unworkable or unlawful.

FTX Taps Ex-Liechtenstein Regulator as EU Strategy Lead
Marcel Lötscher, previously a senior official at the country's financial market supervisor, will become head of regulatory strategy for the global crypto exchange in October.

EU Lawmakers to Vote on Blocking Anonymous Crypto Payments, Documents Show
The European Parliament also wants to curb payments to tax havens and check people’s identity even for payments between unhosted wallets.
