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Bitcoin Down 20% From March But Glassnode Analysts Are Very Bullish: Here’s Why

[May 10 7:00 PM] Bitcoin might have posted the deepest correction since the FTX crash in November 2022, dipping over 20% from its all-time high of around $74,000. However, Glassnode analysts, while sharing their preview on X, remain cautiously optimistic.  Bitcoin…

EU crypto regulations undermined by lack of enforcement, say observers

[May 7 9:44 AM] The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is being phased in, but regulators have reportedly been inconsistent in enforcing existing laws.

Central banks must revise business model, embrace CBDCs — ECB member

[May 6 3:10 PM] Bundesbank’s president Joachim Nagel urged central banks to revamp their business models and adopt digital currencies during the BIS Innovation Summit.

Microsoft pours $2.2B into Malaysia for cloud, AI expansion

[May 2 3:24 AM] In a statement, Microsoft said it will collaborate with the Malaysian government to establish a “national AI Center of Excellence” and improve cybersecurity capabilities.

Former FTX Europe Head Pays $1.5M for Gold Watch Recovered From Titanic: WSJ

[May 2 1:48 AM] Patrick Gruhn, the former head of FTX Europe, has paid nearly $1.5 million for a gold pocket watch recovered from the body of the Titanic’s richest passenger, The Wall Street Journal has reported.

Binance sued in Canada, CZ could serve 36 months in prison: Law Decoded

[Apr 29 1:05 PM] Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is under legal pressure in Canada and the Philippines, while U.S. prosecutors are demanding 36 months in prison for Changpeng Zhao.

Crypto Banking Firm BCB Group Secures Digital Asset and Electronic Money License in France

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Europe needs ‘Airbus for the metaverse’ to become global Web4 leader

[Apr 28 11:09 AM] Analysts from the London School of Economics and Political Science say a pan-European industrial cluster is necessary for the EU to compete in Web4.

EU DeFi regulations set to welcome big banks, challenge crypto natives

[Apr 26 2:26 PM] New rules under the MiCA framework may encourage big banks to enter the DeFi space, potentially complicating compliance for native crypto projects.

EU touts health benefits for children in the metaverse despite risks

[Apr 26 10:03 AM] The European Union’s in-house think tanks says the metaverse can help children heal from diseases.

EU enacts crypto regulations to combat money laundering

[Apr 25 1:16 AM] The new legislation would impact crypto-asset service providers, like centralized crypto exchanges under MiCA.

Bitcoin Lightning App Strike Expands to Europe with Global Transfers

[Apr 24 8:09 AM] Strike has announced its expansion into Europe, bringing its Bitcoin services to millions of people across the continent, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine.As per announcement, European customers can now buy, sell, send, and…

Australia joins 1,000+ Bitcoin ATM club alongside US, Canada

[Apr 24 3:18 AM] The United States hosted its first 1,000 crypto ATMs in November 2017, while Canada achieved the same in January 2021.

Shiba Inu Climbs To Second Spot In Crypto Searches As SHIB Rallies

[Mar 27 9:00 AM] The ever-vibrant Shiba Inu community is thriving once more as SHIB gains widespread recognition surpassing top cryptocurrency assets in the market to become the second most sought-after digital asset in the entire European continent, securing its…

Galaxy Digital to Introduce Exchange-Traded Products in Europe in 'Matter of Weeks'

[Mar 19 5:35 AM] Galaxy Digital teamed up with asset manager DWS last April to develop ETPs designed to give Europeans access to digital-asset investment through traditional brokerage accounts.

Bitcoin ETF Issuer VanEck Has Huge Crypto Growth Goals in Europe

[Mar 5 3:07 AM] VanEck, a 69-year-old asset manager with a history of bringing newfangled investments to customers, has high hopes for the role crypto will play in its European division.

ATHDAOx: Building the future of Web3 in physical-digital with DAOs

[Dec 13, 2023 7:24 AM] The DAO-centric event took place in Athens, Greece over two days and focused on everything from governance and legal issues to community building and security.

CZ must stay, Do Kwon to be extradited: Law Decoded

[Dec 11, 2023 2:00 PM] A Seattle district court ruled out CZ’s departure to the UAE, and the Montenegrin justice minister plans to grant the United States request for Do Kwon’s extradition.

French startup Mistral AI closes $415M funding round

[Dec 11, 2023 7:08 AM] The French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI closed a funding round worth around $415 million as it strives to be the EU’s rival to OpenAI.

Blockchain is fueling this emerging tech hub in Portugal: Madeira Blockchain 2023

[Dec 10, 2023 3:41 PM] The Madeira Blockchain Conference 2023 showcased startups exploring blockchain solutions for real-world problems across different industries.

EU officials reach 'historic' AI regulation deal

[Dec 9, 2023 2:46 AM] The agreement mandates models like ChatGPT and general AI to follow transparency rules before market entry.

Robinhood launches crypto trading services in Europe

[Dec 7, 2023 3:58 AM] All eligible customers in the EU region can access Robinhood crypto for crypto trading services, with over 25 cryptocurrencies available for trade.

France’s third-largest bank, Société Générale, launches euro pegged stablecoin

[Dec 6, 2023 1:57 AM] The euro-pegged stablecoin will be the first of its kind in the region and will be available to the bank’s wide customer base for trading use.

How generative AI allows one architect to reimagine ancient cities

[Dec 4, 2023 6:54 AM] Cointelegraph spoke with architect and designer Tina Marinaki about her work using generative AI and text-to-image prompts to reimagine the ancient Athenian cityscape.

Crypto payment firm Alchemy Pay adds SEPA deposits in Europe

[Nov 30, 2023 4:40 AM] Alchemy Pay has introduced new deposit options, including the euro Instant solution, SEPA Instant, and the U.K. fast money transfer option, Faster Payments.

Amnesty International head says AI innovation vs. regulation is ‘false dichotomy’

[Nov 28, 2023 3:16 AM] Amnesty’s secretary-general said the EU has a chance to lead with new AI regulations and member states shouldn’t “undermine” the forthcoming AI Act.

IBM brings ‘utility-scale’ quantum computing to Japan as China and Europe struggle to compete

[Nov 27, 2023 12:11 PM] Experts predict the global quantum computing sector will have grown from about $930 million in 2023 to $6.5 billion by 2030, but some global markets may be better poised for growth than others.

Bitcoin critic, ECB chief Lagarde says her son 'ignored' her, lost money on crypto: Report

[Nov 24, 2023 7:13 AM] European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde reportedly said her son ignored warnings against crypto investments and lost “about 60%” of his money.

European regulator: CASPs should work on protocol interoperability, self-hosted wallets

[Nov 24, 2023 4:56 AM] The proposed new industry guidelines are intended to address issues around AML and CFT rules.

Do Kwon extradition approved by Montenegro court

[Nov 24, 2023 3:42 AM] Montenegro's Minister of Justice will make the final decision on Do Kwon’s extradition to either South Korea or the United States.