EU
ECB Finalizes Digital Euro Prototypes as Development Decision Looms
The European Central Bank has examined the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts for its potential new digital currency.
By Jack SchicklerMay 30, 2023
EU Investment Firms Should Clearly State Crypto Is Unregulated, Watchdog Says
Companies that market crypto alongside traditional securities might mislead consumers about access to fair advice and compensation, the European Securities and Markets Authority worries.
By Jack SchicklerMay 26, 2023
Crypto Conglomerates, DeFi Targets of EU Financial Stability Watchdog Concerns
Risks from smart contracts, high leverage and crypto staking and lending may imply a need for new regulations, the European Systemic Risk Board said.
By Jack SchicklerMay 25, 2023
EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans
The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks.
By Jack SchicklerMay 23, 2023
EU’s Crypto Legal Framework Inches Towards Law With Finance Ministers’ Sign-Off
The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets regulation was given final approval by the EU’s Council, which also agreed a new law for sharing data on crypto tax holdings.
By Jack Schickler, Sandali HandagamaMay 16, 2023
EU Crypto Tax Plans Include NFTs, Foreign Companies, Draft Text Shows
Laws set to be agreed next week would require crypto companies to register with tax authorities, even if they’re based outside the bloc or offering non-fungible tokens.
By Jack SchicklerMay 12, 2023
EU Could Veto Large Stablecoins During MiCA Approval Process, Regulator Signals
The European Banking Authority doesn’t want private permissionless crypto initiatives to threaten monetary policy privileges.
By Jack SchicklerMay 11, 2023
New Rules on Sharing Crypto Tax Data ‘Unanimously Supported’ by EU Members
Officials are optimistic finance ministers will formally agree on laws allowing the sharing of information on crypto and NFT holdings between tax authorities next week.
By Jack SchicklerMay 10, 2023
Hungarian Central Bank Sees No Imminent Need for e-Forint
The EU member is still trying out options for a central bank digital currency that could help the unbanked.
By Jack SchicklerMay 10, 2023
Estonia’s Registered Crypto Firms Drop 80% as Tough New Checks Reveal 'Suspicious' Behavior
Regulators in the tech-friendly nation say they’ll now return to business-as-usual monitoring after money laundering fears led it to take a tough line.
By Jack SchicklerMay 8, 2023
