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Bitcoin No Threat to Financial Stability, Say European Economists

A group of university economists believe bitcoin is no threat to the financial stability, though regulatory oversight needs to be increased.

By Wolfie ZhaoDec 20, 2017

The Baltic nation of Estonia has revealed more concrete plans for the launch of its own digital token, dubbed "estcoin."

The director of Denmark's central bank has given a warning on bitcoin, describing it as "dangerous" and unregulated.

What if an ICO is just an ICO? Eva Kaili argues regulations need more imaginative approaches to blockchain.

By Eva A. KailiDec 14, 2017

The European Commission has announced €30 billion on new investments in technology initiatives including those involving blockchain.

By Stan HigginsOct 30, 2017

A blockchain advocacy group launched at last year's World Economic Forum is ramping up efforts to promote dialogue in Europe.

By Aaron StanleyOct 18, 2017

The convoluted and heavily regulated U.S. healthcare system is sending blockchain startups packing, with the hopes of demonstating their tech abroad.

By Aaron StanleyOct 8, 2017

MEPs are worried about the monitoring of cryptocurrencies at EU borders, according to a draft report.

By Stan HigginsOct 6, 2017

As many as four blockchain-related amendments, funding various initiatives, could find their way into the European Union's 2018 budget.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 22, 2017

The EU is eyeing beefed-up penalties around crimes involving cryptocurrencies, such as ransomware, the European Commission said this week.

By Stan HigginsSep 21, 2017

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