Europe


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EU Parliament Rep Seeks €1 Million for Blockchain Research

A member of the European Parliament is proposing $1.1m be spent on a task force focused on studying digital currencies and blockchain.

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No, the EBA's Bitcoin Regulation Proposals Aren't All Bad

Digital currency lawyer Jacek Czarnecki argues recent regulatory proposals in the EU might benefit the blockchain industry despite criticisms.

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Why EBA Proposals Would Set an Absurd Precedent for Bitcoin Startups

The EBA's new proposals for digital currency could make starting a bitcoin exchange more onerous than opening a bank, argues lawyer Adam Vaziri.

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New KnCMiner Owners Seek to Revive Bitcoin Firm With Acquisition

A preliminary sale that would find bitcoin mining firm KnCMiner continuing under new ownership has been approved.

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Bank Regulator Calls for Broader Oversight of EU Bitcoin Services

The European Banking Authority is calling for greater regulatory oversight for bitcoin exchanges and custodial wallets.

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Barclays Collaboration Sets Forth Vision for Smart Contracts Future

Barclays exec Lee Braine discusses a new position paper he believes has codified his bank's view on smart contracts tech.

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Is the EU Building a Database of Digital Currency Users?

Is the EU seeking to limit the privacy of bitcoin users? A deeper analysis of recent proposals suggests that the question may not have an easy answer.

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Gibraltar Stock Exchange to List Bitcoin Investment Product

A private stock exchange based in Gibraltar is adding an exchange traded instrument (ETI) invested in bitcoin.

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Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Boost GDP, Bank of England Says

The Bank of England has released new research suggesting a central bank-issued digital currency could lead to an increase in GDP.

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UK Parliament Hearing to Highlight Government Blockchain Applications

A UK House of Lords committee will meet next week to hear testimony from academics and representatives of the blockchain industry.

The British Parliament building in London.