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EU Elections Could Shape Future of Crypto Regulations, Bitfinex Analyst Predicts

Bitfinex Head of Derivatives Jag Kooner pointed out that a shift to right-wing parties could mean stricter crypto controls, while a pro-crypto parliament might speed up MiCA framework adoption.

Shorthanded EU Struggles in Crypto Regulation Risk Falling behind Global Standards

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By Bena Ilyas Mar 22, 2024

EU’s securities watchdog ESMA struggles to keep pace with crypto regulations as ESMA confronts resource constraints.

Leaked Digital Euro Bill Supports Offline Usability, Shuns Interests

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By Godfrey Benjamin Jun 15, 2023

The potential issuance of fiat currency in digital form has garnered global attention, with various jurisdictions exploring the concept. The EU, the US, and the UK are among those actively considering the implementation of a CBDC.

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EU Gives Green Signal to Microsoft $69B Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

By Bhushan Akolkar May 16, 2023

European Commission stated that Microsoft is offering remedies to allay competition concerns allowing consumers to stream the titles on any cloud computing platform of their choice.

Cryptocurrency News, News

EU Calls for Acceleration of Crypto Capital Rules for Banks Ahead of Global Deadline

By Ibukun Ogundare Feb 21, 2023

The regulations could also include required provisions on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other crypto assets.

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EU Favours Metaverse Decentralization, Meta Disagrees

By Babafemi Adebajo Nov 18, 2022

Despite losing $3.7 billion in the third quarter of 2022, Meta is still interested in hiring up to 10,000 employees in Europe to work on the metaverse.

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European Commission Hints on Halting Crypto Mining Due to Digitalizing Energy Sector

By Ibukun Ogundare Oct 19, 2022

The European Commission is preparing the minds of EU members to be ready to stop crypto mining “in case there is a need for load shedding in the electricity systems.”

Cryptocurrency News, News

EU Finance Ministers Say Digital Euro Will Bring Additional Privacy Safeguards

By Bhushan Akolkar Apr 5, 2022

Lawmakers at the European Commission believe that Digital Euro could facilitate enhanced privacy for small value transactions.

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European Commission Proposes Stricter Crypto Regulations to Fight Money Laundering

By Gladis Monteiro Jul 21, 2021

No matter how urgent and effective the proposals are, it would still take a couple of years for them to become legally binding. EU States and the European Parliament will give the final decision on the proposals.

Market News, News

Hungary and Poland Veto EU Coronavirus Stimulus Deal

By Godfrey Benjamin Nov 18, 2020

European nations Hungary and Poland are reportedly bringing a setback to the European Commission as both countries have decided to veto the coronavirus stimulus deal agreed on by the commission.

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European Shares Close in Green, EU Starts Fight with Coronavirus

By Teuta Franjkovic Mar 13, 2020

European shares closed higher on Friday after their worst sell-off in history, as the fast spread of the coronavirus pandemic continues to dominate investor sentiment.

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Fidelity to Launch Crypto Business for Institutional Investors in Europe

By Jeff Fawkes Dec 18, 2019

The EU clients who admire honest trading and compliance with the laws will have one more crypto trading option offered by the almighty Fidelity.