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EU Report: Blockchain Adoption Will Be Led by Permissioned Platforms

Blockchain adoption will be led by permissioned platforms focused on specific use cases or user bases, according to a new EU report.

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73% of UK Consumers Say They Don’t Know What Cryptocurrency Is

Three-quarters of U.K. consumers don't know what a cryptocurrency is or can't define it, according to a survey by the nation's financial regulator.

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French President Says Blockchain Could Put Europe at 'Vanguard' of Innovation

Emmanuel Macron has called for increased use of data technologies such as blockchain in the EU to benefit agriculture and consumers.

French President Emmanuel Macron

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Coinbase Acquires Blockchain-Tracking Startup Neutrino for Undisclosed Price

Coinbase has acquired blockchain analytics startup Neutrino as part of a push to offer more diverse crypto assets.

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Germany Seeking Industry Feedback for National Blockchain Strategy

The German government is soliciting industry feedback ahead of developing a blockchain strategy by summer, according to Reuters.

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Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status

Securities issued on blockchains in Luxembourg now have the same legal status as traditional securities, after the passing of a new bill.

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UK Firm Gets Regulatory Green Light to Offer Crypto Derivatives

London-based OTC firm B2C2 has just been authorized by the U.K.'s financial watchdog to offer cryptocurrency contracts for difference (CFDs).

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IOTA: Almost All Tokens From $11 Million Hack Have Been Found

Almost all of roughly $11 million-worth of iota tokens alleged to have been stolen by a British man have been found.

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Italy's Senate Moves to Set Legal Foundation for Blockchain Timestamps

The Italian government could soon amend a law to allow legalized blockchain verification of documents.

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Suspect Behind $11 Million Crypto Theft Arrested in Europol-Led Operation

An investigation by Europol and other police agencies has led to the arrest of a British suspect allegedly behind a spate of crypto thefts.

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