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Privacy Laws Are Only as Effective as the Companies Implementing Them

Sometimes the very laws meant to enforce privacy can result in companies sharing it.

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Gemini Hires Former Circle Compliance Officer to Oversee European Market

Blair Halliday becomes chief compliance officer for the U.K. and Europe at Gemini as the EU's Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) goes into effect.

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Dutch Crypto Startups Brawl With Regulators Over Scope of EU Money Laundering Rule

Dutch crypto startups are crying foul as local regulators look to implement the EU 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive ahead of a Jan. 10 deadline.

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Is It Time for a Blockchain Brexit?

The U.K. is on the brink of a previously unthinkable 'hard Brexit' from the European Union. A solution could be found in the capabilities of blockchain.

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7 Southern EU Nations Unite to Take Lead on Blockchain Adoption

Seven EU member nations have come together to promote the use of blockchain tech to boost government services and economic well-being.

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Think Tank Report Argues for Standardized Crypto Rules Within EU

A Brussels-based think tank believes the EU should enforce standardized regulations on cryptocurrencies for each member nation.

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As No-Deal Brexit Looms, UK Blockchain Startups Are Weighing Options

The U.K. is on the cusp of leaving the E.U., sparking concern for blockchain startups working within a government-run regulatory sandbox.

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EU Agencies to Offer €100K Prize at Blockchain Hackathon

The EU Commission and the EU Intellectual Property Office will host a hackathon to explore blockchain use cases for intellectual property protection.

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Don't Forget the 'Other' Cryptocurrency Tax

If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.

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EU Can't Ban Bitcoin Mining Over Energy Concerns, Official Says

Cryptocurrency mining is perfectly legal in Europe and only subject to standard electricity rules, according to an EU commissioner.

European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society Mariya Gabriel