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Indian Minister Inaugurates Blockchain Center of Excellence in Bengaluru
21.1.2020
A Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology has been inaugurated by Indian Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Bengaluru. It will facilitate various government departments in their blockchain work, leading to large scale deployment of blockchain applications. Also read: Regulatory Roundup:...
Anchorage, Bison Trails Execs to Helm Libra’s New ‘Technical Steering Committee’
17.1.2020
The Libra Association has formed a steering committee to oversee the creation of its technical roadmap
With New Regulations, Europe’s Crypto Companies May Be Running Out of Options
13.1.2020
European crypto companies are finding themselves in a changing regulatory environment. The new realities they have to deal with stem from the fifth edition of the European Union’s anti-money laundering directive. AMLD5 introduces stricter customer due diligence requirements and some in...
US and European Regulators Say Crypto a Priority This Year
12.1.2020
Several regulators in the U.S. and Europe have made cryptocurrency among their top priorities this year. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s compliance office and the European Securities and Markets Authority, in collaboration with other regulators, have outlined their plans to focus...
EU Countries Commence Crypto Regulations as Mandated by New Directive
11.1.2020
The European Union’s 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive mandates that member states start regulating crypto assets by Jan. 10. Crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers are now covered by the same regulatory requirements as banks and other financial institutions. Also read: Regs...
CMCC Exchange Teams Up With Hong Kong Cryptocurrency Union
16.12.2019
Headquartered in Hong Kong, the globally reputed investment-oriented firm CMCC Exchange has broadcasted the news about its strategic partnership with the esteemed organization, the Hong Kong Cryptocurrency Union. The collaboration will aid CMCC Exchange to popularize the use of Bitcoin and...
After BottlePay, Two More Crypto Firms Shut Down Due to Upcoming EU Rules
16.12.2019
Two EU-based crypto firms are shutting down because of the upcoming EU Anti-Money Laundering rules
Crypto Gains New EU Stronghold as Sweden Approves Swiss ETP Startup
10.12.2019
Swiss crypto firm gets approval from Swedish authorities to offer its exchange-traded products to investors in the EU
EU Won’t Let Stablecoins Enter Its Market Until Risks Are Addressed
5.12.2019
No global stablecoin project should begin operations in the EU until the associated risks are addressed, EU authorities say in a new adopted statement
Dutch Crypto Startups Brawl With Regulators Over Scope of EU Money Laundering Rule
2.12.2019
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
The Bank of Google Wants Your Spending Data
16.11.2019
The multinational technology giant Google has plans to get into the banking industry according to multiple reports that reveal the firm intends to work with Stanford Federal Credit Union and Citigroup. However, analysts assert that Google is not jumping into banking for revenue purposes and...
Bitcoin ‘Is Not Real,’ Says Former European Central Bank Chief
11.11.2019
European Central Bank’s former president Jean-Claude Trichet said that Bitcoin lacks the characteristics of a currency and is purely speculative
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
6.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
Arweave Community Welcomes Multicoin Capital, a16z Crypto, and Union Square Ventures
6.11.2019
Arweave, a Germany-based blockchain protocol steering permanent storage of data, has welcomed some of the most prominent venture companies in the world – Multicoin Capital, a16z crypto, and Union Square Ventures. The new partners have joined Arweave’s list of long-term token holders in their...
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
6.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source
5.11.2019
Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra
Filecoin, But Forever: Arweave Raises $5 Million to Build Out ‘Permaweb’
5.11.2019
Arweave, a startup building a decentralized storage protocol for the world's knowledge, raises $5 million via token sale from a16z, USV and Multicoin
European Union Drafts Law Suggesting Consideration of Eurocoin
5.11.2019
An EU draft law considers issuing a digital currency and banning high-risk crypto projects in the union
Five European Union Countries Team Up to Block Libra: Report
30.10.2019
France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands have teamed up to encourage the European Union to ban Libra altogether, a new report says
Why Central Banks Are Not Designed for Democracies
29.10.2019
Through their policies, central banks exert tremendous influence over the socio-economic conditions in a country and its business environment. Their decisions are so powerful that it’s obvious they are part of the government. But most people would be surprised to find out that central banks...