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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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ForkLog 20 19.11.2021

Norway to consider Bitcoin mining ban following Sweden

Norway may back the Swedish regulators' initiative to ban cryptocurrency mining, including Bitcoin, at the EU level. The government cited 'unjustified electricity costs'.

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ForkLog 8 18.10.2021

Jacobi Asset Management wins approval to launch Bitcoin ETF in Europe

Jacobi Asset Management has received approval from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission to launch a Bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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ForkLog 10 07.10.2021

European Parliament calls for ban on facial-recognition systems in public spaces

The European Parliament urged a ban on automatic facial recognition in public spaces and called for stringent safeguards when police use artificial intelligence. The resolution was backed by 377 of 687 MEPs.

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ForkLog 15 01.10.2021

EU and US to develop common principles for artificial intelligence

The European Union and the United States plan to develop a common approach to the use of artificial intelligence, data governance, and policy around technology platforms.

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ForkLog 8 13.09.2021

Algorand blockchain to integrate e-Money stablecoins

The e-Money protocol announced an integration with Algorand to support its euro-backed stablecoins within the Algorand blockchain ecosystem.

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ForkLog 14 03.09.2021

Lagarde rejects comparisons between stablecoins and currencies

All cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, including stablecoins, fall under the definition of speculative assets, and recognizing them as currencies is inappropriate. This view was outlined by Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB).

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ForkLog 10 05.08.2021

Melanion Capital to launch Europe-listed ETF on bitcoin-related equities

Paris-based asset manager Melanion Capital has received approval from the French regulator to launch an ETF tracking a basket of 30 stocks that 'up to 90% correlate with the price of Bitcoin'. According to the Financial Times.

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ForkLog 14 30.07.2021

Binance to wind down derivatives trading in three European countries

Bitcoin exchange Binance announced plans to wind down derivatives trading in Europe, starting with Germany, Italy and the Netherlands.

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ForkLog 11 20.07.2021

European Commission proposes ban on anonymous crypto transfers

Companies would have to collect data on the recipients and senders of cryptocurrency transfers to combat money laundering. The recommendations are contained in a European Commission draft bill prepared in accordance with FATF recommendations, according to Reuters.

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ForkLog 20 14.07.2021

French regulator proposes giving ESMA oversight powers over the crypto industry in the EU

The French financial markets regulator (AMF) proposed granting ESMA powers to oversee the crypto industry as part of a package of reforms to strengthen financial regulation in the EU.

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ForkLog 9 08.07.2021

EU to create anti-money-laundering agency

An anti-money laundering authority (AMLA) will be created in the European Union, which will play the role of a 'centre' of the updated regulatory framework involving national authorities. The plans are contained in the European Commission's proposal, Reuters reports.

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