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Europe's central bank is concerned about possible runs on stablecoins
23.9.2020
Stablecoin runs could occur if users lose confidence in the issuer or its network
European central bank execs explain why CBDCs don’t need blockchain
21.9.2020
Before trying to apply blockchain to anything, think why
Bitcoin Down as Stocks Fall Over European Coronavirus Fears
21.9.2020
Bitcoin is dropping alongside stocks as soaring cases of COVID-19 threaten economic activity in Europe
PayPal integration bridges fiat-crypto gap for bitFlyer Europe users
21.9.2020
bitFlyer Europe has added one more fiat deposit option
East Asia Dominates World’s Onchain Crypto Activity, Europe and North America Trail Behind
19.9.2020
Crypto activity continues to flourish worldwide, according to a new cryptocurrency adoption index published by the blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis. The researchers compile onchain digital currency retail value transferred, onchain crypto deposits, peer-to-peer exchange volume, and other...
Wirex announces multi-currency crypto card with support from Mastercard
17.9.2020
Wirex’s new Mastercard-supported card will be linked to 19 crypto and fiat currency accounts in the Wirex app
Hydra’s ‘Complex Drug Delivery System’ in Russia Overshadows Western Darknet Markets
16.9.2020
On September 14, the blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis reported on the infamous Russian darknet marketplace (DNM) known as Hydra and noted the DNM is Eastern Europe’s “sixth-largest service by volume in the region.” Moreover, the report also reveals that Hydra has created...
Binance’s crypto Visa card is now available all across EEA countries
16.9.2020
Binance is aggressively pushing its new crypto debit card
Leaked EU Draft Proposes All-Encompassing Laws for Crypto Assets
16.9.2020
The European Commission may be proposing an all-encompassing set of regulations covering the trading of digital assets across the 27-nation bloc
Eastern Europe Actively Using Crypto for Illicit Purposes: Chainalysis
15.9.2020
A significant amount of cryptocurrency activities in the Eastern Europe is related to the dark market and ransomware, according to a Chainalysis report
Eastern Europe's sixth-largest crypto service is a darknet market
15.9.2020
A new report from Chainalysis has found that Eastern Europe is responsible for more darknet activity and ransomware volume than any other region
Bank of France: stablecoins could impact EU financial sovereignty ‘for decades’
11.9.2020
Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau wanted about the threat of "Big Tech" stablecoins
ECB President: Europe Has Fallen Behind in the Digital Payments Game
11.9.2020
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said a digital euro can place the region at the cutting edge of innovation but it may have fallen behind in the global competition for creating digital payment ecosystems
South African Crypto Exchange Luno Expanding Globally After Acquisition by Digital Currency Group
10.9.2020
Digital Currency Group has acquired South African cryptocurrency exchange Luno, which has more than five million customers in over 40 countries. The acquisition will help Luno expand globally, including across its existing markets in Africa, Europe, and Asia. DCG Committed to Helping Luno Expand...
Revolut expands to Japan as its first non-English speaking market
10.9.2020
Two big crypto companies enter Japan
At least 3 nations to replace their currency with CBDC by 2030: report
9.9.2020
The digital yuan will not unseat the U.S. dollar — at least not right away
European crypto tax firms merge in bid to expand to North American markets
8.9.2020
Another crypto merger targets tax reporting
Could Russia lead Eastern Europe’s crypto boom?
6.9.2020
Russia’s new bill brings it in line with U.K. legislators, though there is a distinction between the approach of the FCA and the State Duma
Residents of Europe’s Crypto Valley Can Pay Tax Bills in Bitcoin, Ethereum
3.9.2020
Zug. The Swiss canton of Zug – the heart of the nation’s burgeoning crypto and blockchain industry – will be allowed to pay tax bills of up to USD 109,670 in bitcoin (BTC) or ethereum (ETH) from February 2021.
Per Bloomberg, the canton’s tax authority has sealed a deal with crypto custody firm...
Binance joins ‘Blockchain for Europe’ association
3.9.2020
Binance is now an official blockchain advocate in Europe alongside Ripple