Europe


Policy

EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent Collapses Like Terra's

Peter Kerstens said the rules would require stablecoins to be fully collateralized and redeemable upon request.

Seoul, South Korea (Ciaran O'Brien/Unsplash)

Finance

Here's Why Portuguese Banks Are Closing Crypto Exchange Accounts

At least three exchanges have had their accounts shut despite obtaining regulatory approval to operate in the country. The reason? The banks' fear of potential money laundering.

(Kutay Tanir/Getty Images)

Policy

Major Banks Urge Caution With European Union's CBDC Plans

The European Commission should evaluate the impact of issuing a digital euro, the Institute of International Finance said.

The EU is currently pondering whether to issue its own CBDC, a digital euro (D3Damon/Getty Images)

Finance

CoinShares' Losses From Terra's Slide Hit $21.4M

Liquidating the digital asset firm's position was a "humbling lesson," the CEO said.

Saint Helier, Jersey. (falco/Pixabay)

Policy

Portugal Makes U-Turn on Cryptocurrency Tax

Reversing its previous hands-off stance, the nation will impose taxes on the exchange and sale of cryptocurrencies.

Portugal has made a U-turn on taxing cryptocurrency. (aayush_gupta/Unsplash)

Finance

Grayscale Investments to List Its First ETF in Europe

The Grayscale Future of Finance exchange-traded fund will list on the London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse and Borsa Italiana.

Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein speaks at Consensus: Invest 2018. (CoinDesk archives)

Policy

Global Financial Stability Watchdog FSB Says It Could Write Crypto Rulebook

The Financial Stability Board joins tax and money-laundering bodies in responding to calls for coordinated international action to regulate the industry.

Klaas Knot (Horacio Villalobos/Corbis/Getty Images)

Finance

Bitstamp Appoints JB Graftieaux as CEO After Julian Sawyer's Departure

Graftieaux previously served as the company's compliance officer and Europe CEO.

Bitstamp CEO JB Graftieaux (Bitstamp)

Policy

Council of Europe Calls for Crypto Laundering Clampdown

The council's Moneyval committee warned of fraud, tax evasion and market manipulation taking place through virtual assets.

Palace of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. (Madzia71/Getty Images)