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European Parliament
Ahead of EU Elections, Crypto Industry Pushes Blockchain Merits as Policy Focus Shifts to AI
Industry watchers are hoping for a younger, tech-savvy cohort of politicians that can drive innovation-friendly policy forward.
EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto
The new laws set up "enhanced" due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms.
How Upcoming Elections Around the World Could Impact the Crypto Industry
As 2023 comes to an end, CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De looks ahead to the upcoming elections in the United States, European Parliament, and India. De explains how these political results might impact the crypto industry.
Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says
Crypto assets should be treated as securities by default, and the autonomous organizations that govern decentralized finance (DeFi) should be granted legal status, according to a study commissioned by lawmakers at the European Parliament published Tuesday. This comes as the EU finalizes its landmark MiCA law. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation.
EU Lawmakers Raise Concerns on Digital Euro Plans
During a Wednesday debate, members of the European Parliament raised concerns over privacy, state control and the role of banks, and some are starting to wonder if the project is worth pursuing at all. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the latest development and how this compares to the future of CBDCs in the United States.
EU Parliament Passes Bill Requiring Smart Contracts to Include Kill Switch
One critic says the bill alters the fundamental nature of an automated computer program.
Bitcoin Suisse Chair on EU Parliament’s Restrictions on Banks’ Crypto Holdings
The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee voted to impose strict restrictions on banks seeking to hold crypto. Luzius Meisser, Chair of Switzerland's largest crypto broker Bitcoin Suisse, discusses E.U. Parliament's reaction to the contagion and its impact on the crypto market.
TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor on Crypto Compliance and Risk Management
TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Isabella Chase discusses the vulnerabilities of the digital asset space and how her firm is helping to tackle the risks of open finance. Plus, insights into tracking North Korea's Lazarus hacking group and the industry implications of the European Parliament's decision to postpone voting for its Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) bill until April.
EU Lawmaker Kaili Suspended From Party in Corruption Scandal
Eva Kaili, a Greek politician in the European Parliament, is facing accusations she’s tied to a scandal involving Qatar lobbying.
Lawmakers Overwhelmingly Back EU's MiCA Crypto Law in Committee Vote
The landslide support paves the way for the landmark crypto licensing regulation to take effect in 2024.
