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EU blockchain sandbox unveils first 20 use cases after wave of applications

[Jul 5, 2023 10:43 AM] According to the European Commission, 20 projects have been selected in the first cohort to receive legal advice and regulatory guidance.

EU finalizes Data Act with a kill switch for smart contracts: Law Decoded, June 27–July 3

[Jul 3, 2023 2:00 PM] European Union lawmakers have agreed to move ahead with the controversial European Data Act, which has previously drawn criticism from the crypto community.

The EU’s AI regulations sparked a letter signed by 160 tech execs

[Jun 30, 2023 5:53 AM] As the EU works on its upcoming AI bill, executives from 160 companies in the industry drafted an open letter on the implications of too strict regulations.

European Commission aims for universal acceptance with digital euro proposal

[Jun 28, 2023 7:04 AM] With this move, the European Commission aims to open up the payments market controlled by banks, Visa and Mastercard.

EU finalizes controversial smart contract kill switch rules under Data Act

[Jun 28, 2023 4:53 AM] The Data Act was first proposed in early 2022 and passed by the European Parliament on March 14.

Binance Rescinds Decision To Remove Privacy Coins From European Market

[Jun 26, 2023 8:30 AM] Binance has made a decision to reverse its initial plan of delisting certain privacy coins in Europe. This change in course comes after the exchange revised its operations to align with the local regulatory requirements. According to the developers…

Binance reverses decision to delist privacy coins in Europe

[Jun 26, 2023 3:58 AM] Binance said it revised operations to comply with EU standards after carefully considering feedback from the community and several projects.

Issuing digital euro, or ‘Cash+,’ is probably a duty, French central banker says

[Jun 22, 2023 2:15 PM] François Villeroy de Galhau tried to soft sell the proposed euro CBDC to commercial bankers, emphasizing collaboration and the CBDC’s advantages.

Santander, Crédit Agricole asset arm receives French crypto custody license

[Jun 22, 2023 12:00 PM] CACEIS’s registration comes just in time to avoid the bank being subject to France’s new crypto regulations.

Right to Pay With Cash Enshrined in Constitution of Slovakia Amid Digital Euro Fears

[Jun 21, 2023 4:30 AM] A member of the eurozone is amending its constitution in order to guarantee citizens the right to cash payments. The move comes amid growing fears that a digital version of the common European currency may eventually become the only means of…

EU Commission’s Digital Euro Bill Back on Track for June 28, Lead Official Says

[Jun 20, 2023 11:47 AM] The European Commission is back on track to publish legislation on a digital euro on June 28, after the controversial topic was previously removed from the executive’s agenda, the bloc’s lead financial services official said on Tuesday.

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.

Hawkish Fed, stocks market rally, and crypto falling behind

[Jun 19, 2023 6:00 AM] Cointelegraph analyst and writer Marcel Pechman explains why the cryptocurrency market has been falling behind the stock market after the Fed’s hawkish stance.

EU regulator will launch MiCA consultation starting in July

[Jun 15, 2023 1:30 PM] The MiCA framework suggested a roughly 18-month timeline to fully take effect, with regulators and lawmakers seeming to go through proposals aimed at ensuring a smooth implementation.

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.

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.

EU needs further efforts to implement crypto regulations: Btc. x CEO

[Jun 10, 2023 8:30 AM] The CEO of Btc. x mentioned the possibility of governments deeming the MiCA framework inadequate, leading to a two-sided power dynamic.

De-dollarization: Is it really happening?

[Jun 9, 2023 11:00 AM] In our latest Cointelegraph Report, we analyze the causes leading to the decline of the U.S. dollar as the world reserve currency and its potential implications.

EU starts countdown to crypto legislation, adds MiCA to official journal

[Jun 9, 2023 4:18 AM] MiCA, which comes fully into force by the end of 2024, aims to create a consistent regulatory framework for crypto assets among European Union member states.

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.

Sequoia Capital announces three-way split to separate China business

[Jun 6, 2023 11:00 AM] One of the world’s largest venture capital firms, Sequoia Capital, will split into U.S./Europe, India/SEA, and Chinese branches.

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.

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 officials sign Markets in Crypto-Assets framework into law

[May 31, 2023 1:15 PM] First introduced in 2020, MiCA aims to create a consistent regulatory framework for crypto assets among the European Union member states.

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.

The EU is watching your wallet, but it still beats the US for crypto

[May 29, 2023 11:24 AM] Europe is requiring crypto wallet providers to track every move you make, but companies should still consider the region for its regulatory clarity.