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EU starts countdown to crypto legislation, adds MiCA to official journal
9.6.2023
MiCA, which comes into effect by the end of 2024, aims to create a consistent regulatory framework for crypto assets among European Union member states
League Strike Called Off After Riot, Player's Union Reach Agreement
9.6.2023
Two weeks ago it looked like League of Legend’s North American season was going to be thrown into turmoil when the player’s union called for a strike over Riot’s plan to make cuts to the North American Challenger’s League, and Riot responded by suspending the entire LCS. After negotiations between...
EU to use blockchain for educational and professional credential verification
8.6.2023
The EU’s EBSI Vector project and Protokol blockchain solutions are creating a blockchain-based cross-border credential verification program for EU citizens
EU watchdog targets crypto ads on Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Twitter
8.6.2023
The largest European consumer rights group alleges crypto marketers in popular social networks the misleading promotion and thus exposing consumers to serious harm
Sequoia Capital announces three-way split to separate China business
6.6.2023
One of the world’s largest venture capital firms, Sequoia Capital, will split into U.S./Europe, India/SEA, and Chinese branches
EU officials want all AI-generated content to be labeled
5.6.2023
The European Commission deputy head said that companies deploying generative AI tools with the potential to generate disinformation should be publicly labeled
Today in Crypto: EU Has Option to Deem All Crypto as Securities by Default, Georgia to Launch Mandatory Supervision of VASPs, Bitget is the 'First Exchange' to Support an EVM-Compatible Address
1.6.2023
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Italian senator provokes parliament with AI-generated speech
1.6.2023
A senator in Italy utilized OpenAI’s GPT-4 to generate a speech during a parliamentary meeting in order to spark a “serious debate” about the technology
Lula Proposes to Revitalize South America Union USAN; Reinforces Need of Shifting Away From US Dollar
1.6.2023
Luiz Inacio “Lula” Da Silva, President of Brazil, remarked on the need to retake South American integration mechanisms through the Union of South American Nations (USAN). Lula also proposed to shift away from the U.S. dollar by using a standard reference currency for bilateral...
EU officials sign Markets in Crypto Assets framework into law
31.5.2023
First introduced in 2020, MiCA aims to create a consistent regulatory framework for crypto assets among the European Union member states
EU, US should push for AI code of conduct: EU tech chief
31.5.2023
The EU tech chief spoke to members of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council about the need for a voluntary code of conduct prior to the forthcoming laws
The EU is watching your wallet, but it still beats the US for crypto
29.5.2023
Europe is requiring crypto wallet providers to track every move you make, but companies should still consider the region for its regulatory clarity
Belarus Seeks to Deepen Ties With BRICS, SCO, ASEAN — Pushes for Economic Union With Zero Restrictions
29.5.2023
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko says his country’s response to sanctions is to deepen relations with the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “The creation of a comprehensive economic union remains...
EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Warns of Unregulated Crypto, Gold Investment Offerings
28.5.2023
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning regarding investments in assets like cryptocurrencies. They will remain unregulated in most countries until the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law is enforced across the Union, the regulator pointed out. ESMA Highlights...
ECB sums up digital euro prototyping exercise as it nears possible pilot launch
26.5.2023
The European Central Bank exercise looked at a variety of use cases, most of which were quite satisfactory, as well as the use of self-custodied wallets
EU regulator urges crypto firms to disclose regulatory status of products
26.5.2023
ESMA reminded investment firms that crypto will remain unregulated in most jurisdictions despite the upcoming adoption of regulations
OpenAI warns European officials over upcoming AI regulations
25.5.2023
The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, spoke with European officials in Brussels warning over the ramifications of over-regulation of the AI industry
EU watchdog warns about the risk of a bank run on stablecoins
25.5.2023
The European Systemic Risk Board suggests more disclosures, more monitoring to fight the risks of the crypto market
9 Asian Countries Discuss De-Dollarization Measures in Meeting Hosted by Iran
25.5.2023
Top officials from nine Asian countries, members of the Asian Clearing Union (ACU), have gathered in Tehran for their annual meeting, where de-dollarization takes center stage. In addition to the officials from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka...
EU Spokesperson: Russian Banks Will Not Be Reconnected to SWIFT Anytime Soon
23.5.2023
The European Union (EU) has no intention of allowing Russian banks to be reconnected to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) banking system anytime soon. Peter Stano, spokesperson for external affairs of the EU, stated that these restrictions can only be lifted...