Global Stablecoins Could ‘Pose Systemic Risks’ to EU
The French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) has provided its position on crypto-assets and regulation in a response to the European Commission’s consultation. While the country...
BaFin Sees Crypto as ‘Financial Instruments’ but Shuts Down Bitcoin ATM
Just 3 days after recognizing crypto-assets as financial instruments, BaFin, Germany’s financial regulatory agency has shut down a Bitcoin ATM operator. Why would German authorities...
France, Austria Join Forces to Combat Crypto Crime
Blockchain analysis offers a glimpse into potentially illegal behavior. Now, French and Austrian technology experts are joining forces to tackle crypto-based money laundering...
Crypto Tax in 2020: A Comprehensive Guide
Paying crypto taxes is becoming increasingly difficult in 2020, as government tax authorities around the world continue to change their minds on how digital assets should be handled...
Will Bitcoin Budge as Brexit Arrives Tomorrow?
After years in the making, Brexit is finally happening tomorrow. The event is expected to cause a major shift in the global economy and could bring about any number of unforeseen...
Austria: Crypto Firms Face €200K Fine Under New AML Directive
Crypto businesses in Austria can be fined up to 200,000 EUR (above $221,000) starting from tomorrow, if they do not operate under the country’s new licensing requirements...
Europeans Trade Bitcoin Futures the Most on BitMEX: Data
In the past month, European business hours became extremely active for bitcoin futures trading on BitMEX futures. European Traders Pick Up the Slack on BitMEX New data shows European...
EU Might Issue Digital Currency In Response to Libra
The European Central Bank (ECB) might issue a public digital currency, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a draft document. The move is meant to counteract the influence of Libra, the...
EU Needs a ‘Common Approach’ to Crypto Regulation Says Commissioner
Valdis Dombrovskis — the European Union’s (EU) finance commissioner says crypto regulation will be a major focus of his if appointed for a second term. Robust Crypto Regulation in...
EU Next on Trump’s Tariff List; Will People Turn To Bitcoin?
As if there were not enough economic problems facing countries of the world at the moment without an escalating trade war imposed by the Trump administration. Not content with levying...
Holland: Crypto Businesses Outside the EU Will Need ‘Whitelisting’
Cryptocurrency businesses from outside the European Union will need to be white-listed to operate in Holland, based on the demands of the Central Bank. Holland may help to change the...
Facebook Faces Fresh EU Scrutiny As WhatsApp Edges Closer To Mobile Payments
The European Union is actively probing Facebook’s Libra digital currency project for competition law violations, mainstream media report. Facebook’s Libra Has ‘Potential...