Europe

ESMA Event Explores Blockchain Impact on Mainstream Finance

The European Securities and Markets Authority recently held an event that focused, in part, on the use of blockchains in mainstream finance.

By Stan HigginsJan 8, 2016

The Estonian Supreme Court has asked the country’s government to provide clarity in an ongoing court case involving bitcoin trading.

By Stan HigginsNov 30, 2015

Countries in the EU are reportedly planning to crack down on virtual currencies such as bitcoin in an attempt to tackle the financing of terrorism.

The German banking industry association Bankenverband has stated it believes blockchain technology may have a revolutionary impact on finance.

By Pete RizzoNov 18, 2015

The European Commission said today that it is assessing whether digital currencies like bitcoin fuel terrorist financing and money laundering.

By Stan HigginsNov 17, 2015

Finnish investment firm Open Ocean has suggested it may consider European blockchain firms as part of its recently closed €100 million fund.

By Pete RizzoNov 17, 2015

This week's bitcoin VAT exemption in the European Union was well-met by exchange operators.

Barcelona city council is reportedly working to launch its own digital currency in the next six months.

Bitcoin transactions will be exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled.

Bitcoin compliance solutions provider Scorechain has raised €500,000 ($570,000) in seed funding.

By Pete RizzoOct 12, 2015

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