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Vote Moves Europe Closer to AML Policy for Digital Currency Exchanges

A European Parliament committee voted to adopt a report on virtual currencies today, moving Europe one step closer to an AML policy for the industry.

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UK Treasury Won't Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers

The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.

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ECB Paper: Distributed Ledgers Likely to Bring 'Gradual' Change

The European Central Bank has published a working paper on blockchain tech, examining its potential role in securities markets.

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European Parliament Member: Everyone Should 'Get Some Bitcoins'

European Parliament member Antanas Guoga called blockchain a "perfect technology" when advocating for a new virtual currency task force.

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Unlicensed Bitcoin Exchange Operators Plead Guilty in Louisiana

A Louisiana man and his son have plead guilty to running an unlicensed bitcoin exchange, the US Department of Justice said today.

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French Central Bank Urges More Research On Blockchain Impact

The French central bank has called for more investigation into distributed ledger applications as the technology catches wind in the finance world.

The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.

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The Call for Blockchain Standards is Premature and Alarmist

Is it too early to be thinking about blockchain standards? Investor William Mougayar argues the answer is yes.

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How to Get Blockchain Tech on Data Regulators' Radars

Technology analyst Steve Ehrlich discusses blockchain tech from the perspective of regulators tasked with ensuring global data protection.

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Fed Governor Advises Regulators to Be ‘Attentive’ to Blockchain

A member of the US Federal Reserve's board of governors issued new remarks this week on the potential of blockchain technology.

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San Francisco Fed Chief: Digital Currencies Could Make Crime 'Easier'

The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco gave a speech on financial technology earlier this week.

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