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Blockchain for Europe Exec on EU Potentially Banning Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins

The European Union could potentially ban U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins in 27 countries if the union finalizes the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. Blockchain for Europe Secretary General Robert Kopitsch breaks down the legislation.

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Cyprus Deputy Minister on Drafting Crypto Bill Ahead of EU Regulatory Framework

Cyprus has prepared its own bill to regulate digital assets which could be adopted before Europe completes a standard regulatory framework. Kyriacos Kokkinos, Republic of Cyprus Deputy Minister to the President for Research, shares insights into the country’s regulatory approach, taxation implications, crypto community, and its wider role as a regional hub for disruptive technologies.

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Cyprus Deputy Minister on Drafting Crypto Bill Ahead of EU Regulatory Framework

Cyprus has prepared its own bill to regulate digital assets which could be adopted before Europe completes a standard regulatory framework. Kyriacos Kokkinos, Republic of Cyprus Deputy Minister to the President for Research, shares insights into the country’s regulatory approach, taxation implications, crypto community, and its wider role as a regional hub for disruptive technologies.

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The State of Crypto Mining in China, Europe and Texas

Quantum Economics Bitcoin Analyst Jason Deane discusses the state of cryptocurrency mining in China following Cambridge University’s report about the industry going underground within the country. Plus, a conversation on crypto regulation in the European Union and why Deane believes Texas is becoming the “mining capital of the world.”

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EU Commission Favors Ban on Large-Scale Stablecoins; Global Crypto Regulatory Body Coming Soon?

According to a document seen by CoinDesk, the European Commission is considering a ban on the widespread use of stablecoins in place of fiat currency. "The Hash" hosts discuss the details of the document and what it means for the future of EU markets and beyond. Plus, a joint body tasked with coordinating global crypto regulation is needed, according to International Organization of Securities Commissions Chair Ashley Alder. Could this become a reality?

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Crypto Industry Reacts to EU Regulatory Control

Joshua Ellul, director of the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technology, shares insights into the current state of crypto regulation in the European Union as anti-privacy legislation is put forward in the European Parliament.

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Decentralization and Data Privacy: What a Digital Euro Should Prioritize

HEC Paris Affiliate Professor Marina Niforos discusses the European Union’s plans for a digital euro, addressing user privacy concerns of a centralized digital currency. Plus, a conversation on financial inclusion and why the Russia-Ukraine crisis has affected how Europeans view security and data sovereignty. 

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SEC Rejects Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) continued streak of rejecting bitcoin spot ETF proposals, the most recent being Ark 21Shares' application. Plus, a conversation on new legislation in the European Union (EU) aiming to enforce a travel rule on international crypto transactions. 

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What’s Driving the BTC Price Dip?

MarketGauge's Michele Schneider discusses the possible catalysts for bitcoin market moves, citing a recent vote in the European Union to move forward with restrictive crypto regulations and increased buying by whales like MicroStrategy. Plus, a discussion about bitcoin as a risk-on or risk-off asset and why Schneider is optimistic about Luna, Avalanche, and Solana. 

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