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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.

ECB sums up digital euro prototyping exercise as it nears possible pilot launch

[May 26, 2023 3:37 PM] The European Central Bank exercise looked at a variety of use cases, most of which were quite satisfactory, as well as the use of self-custodied wallets.

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…

There's a growing case for allowing crypto firms to bypass banks

[May 17, 2023 9:03 PM] Making the European Central Bank accessible to payment companies other than traditional banks would allow users to redeem their stablecoins directly for cash.

Updated European tax directive requires reporting on all crypto asset transfers

[May 16, 2023 11:12 AM] DAC8 extends tax reporting procedures to crypto transfers in line with the OECD crypto reporting framework and EU AML rules.