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UK Financial Watchdog Plans Oversight of Security Tokens, Some Stablecoins

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed guidance for how various crypto assets should be regulated in the country.

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Dutch Financial Authorities Plan Licensing Scheme for Crypto Exchanges

Financial authorities in the Netherlands plan a licensing scheme for crypto exchanges and wallet providers to lower the risk of financial crimes.

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Oceans Apart: Crypto Regulation in the US and EU

The differences between U.S. and EU approaches to crypto asset regulation are even more complicated than they appear, writes Noelle Acheson.

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Danish Tax Agency to Collect User Data from Crypto Exchanges

The Danish Tax Agency has got the green light to collect trader information from local cryptocurrency exchanges to see if they are paying their dues.

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European Finance Regulators Call for Bloc-Wide Crypto Rules

Two top European finance regulators, the EBA and the ESMA, have separately said today that cryptocurrency and ICO rules are needed at the EU level.

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Italy Announces 30 Experts to Lead National Blockchain Strategy

The Italian government has published a list of 30 experts brought together to develop the nation's blockchain strategy.

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UK Tax Agency Publishes Detailed Guidance for Crypto Holders

U.K. tax body HMRC has provided an in-depth explanation of how cryptocurrency users should pay taxes on their holdings.

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EU Parliament Calls for Action on Blockchain Adoption in Trade

The European Parliament has called for measures that would prepare the region to use blockchain to benefit trade.

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Crypto-Friendly Money App Revolut Wins EU Banking License

Revolut, provider of a mobile finance app that offers crypto trading, has been granted a banking license from the European Central Bank.

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Allianz Global Investors Chief Calls for Cryptocurrency Ban

The CEO and global CIO of Allianz's investment arm has said cryptocurrencies should be banned by regulators.

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