The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have separately called for standardized cryptocurrency regulations across the European Union. The EBA, a major regulatory agency…
EU Blockchain Association Gets Two New Spanish Members
The E.U. International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (IATBA) is getting two new members. Banking groups BBVA and Santander are reportedly joining the association according to Spanish economic newspaper Expansion’s…
EU’s Securities Watchdog to Develop Regulations for ICOs
EU’s securities watchdog, ESMA, is endeavouring on the path to developing appropriate regulations for ICOs by way of investigating all Initial Coin Offerings. The present year has witnessed the shutting…
New French Directive Further Complicates Contradiction Between Blockchain and GDPR
At the end of last month, CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’informatique et des Libertés) of France released a pioneering guidance document concerning how blockchain functions under the EU General Data…
EU needs ICO regulation, says Belgian Think Tank
According to a recent report from a Belgian think tank, European Union (EU) must have common rules for cryptocurrencies. There should be standard guidelines on cryptocurrencies and their use across…
EU’s First Regulated Blockchain Platform Launched
The cryptocurrency scene is witnessing a revolution currently and we are seeing a state-run exchange dipping its toes in what is considered dangerous waters. The launch of the Gibraltar Blockchain…
Denmark Joins EU Blockchain Partnership
According to a report by Danish local news outlet Finans Watch, Denmark is the latest among European Union nations to become a full time supporter of the EU blockchain partnership….