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Binance US Market Share Shrinks Amid Legal Battle With SEC

[Jun 22, 2023 3:30 AM] The market share of the U.S. subsidiary of Binance has declined amid an ongoing crackdown by America’s securities regulator. According to new data, leading U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase, also sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), is…

Binance Unit in Britain Cancels UK Regulatory Authorization

[Jun 20, 2023 3:30 PM] Britain’s financial regulator has approved a request by Binance to cancel its regulatory permissions in the United Kingdom. The move comes as the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange takes steps to focus on fewer European markets amid increased…

EU consumer protection groups urge governments to investigate AI

[Jun 20, 2023 8:18 AM] A coalition of watchdog groups in the EU urged governments to assess the risks and vulnerabilities consumers are subjected to due to generative AI.

Lawmakers vs. the SEC vs. Binance: Law Decoded, June 12–19

[Jun 19, 2023 2:00 PM] The SEC doesn’t have it all its own way in a court struggle with Binance.US and faces more media pressure.

Fear of a digital euro prompts Slovakia to add cash rule to constitution

[Jun 19, 2023 2:00 PM] Slovakia’s parliament passed a measure to amend its constitution to codify the right of its citizens to pay for goods and services with cash.

European Union AI Act passes in parliament

[Jun 14, 2023 12:45 PM] Member states will have the opportunity to negotiate final details before the act becomes law.

EU’s new crypto law: How MiCA can make Europe a digital asset hub

[Jun 14, 2023 7:16 AM] MiCA was recently signed into law and published in the EU’s official journal, starting the countdown for implementing the first-of-its-kind crypto legislation in 27 member states.

Ripple welcomes MiCA regulation as US lawsuit highlights lack of clarity

[Jun 14, 2023 3:12 AM] Ripple’s operations gear up in Europe and Asia despite an ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Irish data watchdog blocks Google from launching Bard in the EU: Report

[Jun 13, 2023 1:00 PM] Google’s been forced to postpone the launch of its Bard AI service in the EU after Irish regulators accused it of failing to file the proper paperwork.

Bitcoin to fight against European challenges — Northern Lightning founder

[Jun 12, 2023 5:41 AM] The Bitcoin community continues to develop tools and services that could be helpful as Europe grapples with conflict, migration and government overreach.

European Consumer Organization Calls for Curbing Crypto Promotion on Twitter, Tiktok

[Jun 11, 2023 2:00 AM] BEUC, the European Consumer Organization, has urged Brussels to clamp down on the promotion of crypto assets on social media. The umbrella group calls for implementing stricter advertising rules on major platforms like Twitter and Tiktok as well as…

EU to use blockchain for educational and professional credential verification

[Jun 8, 2023 6:36 AM] The EU’s EBSI Vector project and blockchain service provider, Protokol, are creating a blockchain-based cross-border credential verification program for EU citizens.

EU watchdog targets crypto ads on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter

[Jun 8, 2023 2:23 AM] The largest European consumer rights group alleges crypto marketers on popular social networks use misleading promotion, exposing consumers to serious harm.

EU officials want all AI-generated content to be labeled

[Jun 5, 2023 6:45 AM] European Commission Vice President, Vera Jourova, said that companies deploying generative AI tools with the potential to spread disinformation should be publicly labeled.

Taurus deploys on Polygon blockchain for asset tokenization and custody

[Jun 2, 2023 11:16 AM] Taurus raised $65 million in a funding round three months ago. Its clients can now issue digital securities automatically.

Italian senator provokes parliament with AI-generated speech

[Jun 1, 2023 7:10 AM] A senator in Italy utilized OpenAI’s GPT-4 to generate a speech during a parliamentary meeting to spark a “serious debate” about the technology.

EU, US should push for AI code of conduct: EU tech chief

[May 31, 2023 8:16 AM] The EU tech chief spoke to members of the EU-U.S. Trade and Technology Council about the need for a voluntary code of conduct prior to the forthcoming laws.

Binance to delist privacy tokens in France, Italy, Spain and Poland

[May 31, 2023 7:14 AM] Binance users in France, Italy, Poland and Spain will no longer be able to buy or sell 12 privacy tokens starting from June 26.

EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Warns of Unregulated Crypto, Gold Investment Offerings

[May 27, 2023 10:00 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning regarding investments in assets like cryptocurrencies. They will remain unregulated in most countries until the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law is enforced across…

French lawmakers agree to loosen rules in proposed crypto influencer bill

[May 25, 2023 9:04 PM] Previously, the bill restricted influencer marketing to only licensed crypto firms, of which there are currently none in France.

OpenAI warns European officials over upcoming AI regulations

[May 25, 2023 8:44 AM] The CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, spoke with European officials in Brussels warning over the ramifications of over-regulation of the AI industry.

EU watchdog warns about the risk of a bank run on stablecoins

[May 25, 2023 6:40 AM] The European Systemic Risk Board suggests more disclosures, more monitoring to fight the risks of the crypto market.

G7 discusses crypto, supports CBDC — Law Decoded, May 15–22

[May 22, 2023 2:30 PM] The European Council has approved updated rules that extend tax reporting requirements to include transfers of crypto assets.

Responsible AI can create policies to help ‘better serve society’

[May 22, 2023 6:37 AM] Sabin Dima, the CEO and founder of Humans.Ai, said that with the right implementation, governments could use AI to enhance public services and policies.

Italy sets aside millions for workers at risk of AI replacement

[May 18, 2023 7:55 AM] Italian officials are setting aside $33 million to enhance the development of digital skills for workers at risk termination due to automation and AI.

EU Council Adopts New Rules for Europe’s Crypto Markets

[May 17, 2023 9:30 PM] The Council of the European Union has given its final approval to new regulations for crypto assets and markets in the EU. The decision completes a lengthy and complex legislative process for what’s considered to be the world’s first comprehensive…

G7 pushes accelerating global implementation of ‘travel rule’ for crypto assets

[May 15, 2023 10:46 AM] Group of 7 members met in Japan, where they discussed CBDCs and crypto regulation, with an eye toward quickly implementing the “Travel Rule” for crypto assets.

Romania harnesses AI for data-driven policy recommendations

[May 12, 2023 5:25 AM] Officials in Romania have created and employed an AI-powered robot to source community concerns and turn the collected data into policy recommendations.

Inflation Expectations of Eurozone Consumers ‘Increased Significantly,’ ECB Says

[May 12, 2023 4:30 AM] Consumers in the euro area have sharply raised their expectations about inflation in the coming months, the European Central Bank revealed. Survey data showing this comes after the monetary authority slowed the pace of its rate hikes last week…

Lufthansa, Eurowings, other travel industry players push forward with Web3

[May 12, 2023 2:19 AM] After a new travel-focused blockchain hit the scene, major players in the industry are beginning to pivot to integrate Web3 technology.