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ForkLog 15 31.03.2022

European Parliament backs mandatory verification for users of DeFi wallets

The European Parliament backed amendments to the information-exchange regulation between counterparties that envisage collecting data on users of non-custodial cryptocurrency wallets.

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ForkLog 7 31.03.2022

EU warns that crypto assets threaten financial stability

The European Union must move quickly to adopt the MiCA regulation for crypto-assets, addressing the financial stability risks from the spread of crypto assets. This is stated in a report following the meeting of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB).

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ForkLog 4 28.03.2022

Parliamentarians propose including Ukraine in the European Blockchain Partnership

A letter was sent to EU institutional bodies requesting Ukraine's inclusion as a full member of the European Blockchain Partnership (EBP).

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ForkLog 7 27.03.2022

European Parliament to vote on mandatory verification of DeFi wallet users

On March 31, ECON will vote on amendments to the information-sharing regulation for transfers of funds, which would collect data on users of non-custodial crypto wallets, according to Patrick Hansen of Unstoppable Finance.

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ForkLog 15 15.03.2022

European Parliament committee backs MiCA crypto-regulation bill

The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) backed the MiCA crypto-regulation bill by a wide margin.

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ForkLog 11 08.03.2022

European Parliament to vote on crypto regulation with no Bitcoin ban

The European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) will vote on the final version of the cryptocurrency regulation bill on 14 March 2022.

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ForkLog 9 07.03.2022

FTX announces expansion into European markets

FTX will expand its global presence into the European market.

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ForkLog 7 11.02.2022

EU sets out timeline for digital euro bill

In early 2023 the European Union will review a bill on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Politico reported that EU financial affairs commissioner Mairead McGuinness said.

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ForkLog 10 24.01.2022

European Parliament approves law banning certain forms of personalised advertising

The European Parliament approved the initial draft of a law aimed at restricting the invasive advertising practices of large corporations. The initiative was approved by 530 MPs, with 78 voting against.

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ForkLog 9 19.01.2022

EU urged to ban Proof-of-Work mining.

EU regulators should ban Bitcoin mining and other cryptocurrencies using the Proof-of-Work algorithm because of its energy intensity. Erik Thedéen, vice-chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), told the FT.

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ForkLog 7 29.11.2021

Bank of France calls for oversight of the DeFi sector

European regulators should establish oversight of the decentralised finance (DeFi) sector. This was stated by Denis Bo, the Bank of France's first deputy governor.

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ForkLog 13 23.11.2021

ECB brings cryptocurrencies under electronic payments oversight framework

The ECB Governing Council approved a new regulatory framework for oversight of electronic payments, which included assessments of the effectiveness and safety of wallets and services related to cryptocurrencies.

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