US and EU double down on measures against Russia potentially using crypto to evade sanctions
"The use of cryptoassets to circumvent economic sanctions is a criminal offence,” said U.K. regulators.
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Consolidation and centralization: How Europe’s new AML regulation will affect crypto
With plans for a new watchdog, experts say the EU could take a more hardline position on digital assets.
Inflation spikes in Europe: What do Bitcoiners, politicians and financial experts think?
Bitcoin‘s role as an inflation hedge is popular, with one expert stating that ”you don‘t need Bitcoin until you do.”
EU Targets Crypto Assets in Widened Sanctions Against Russia, Belarus
The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically mentioning crypto assets. Russian oligarchs,…
Sanctions on Russia and Belarus will include crypto — European Commission
The expansion of sanctions follows the commission announcing in February that it would be removing several Russian banks from the SWIFT cross-border payment network.
Europe’s MiCA Crypto Rules Submitted, ECON Committee to Vote in Mid-March
The European Union’s regulatory proposal for crypto markets, MiCA, has been filed with the European Parliament. The latest version of the draft framework does not feature a controversial provision that…
European Parliament will hold vote on crypto bill without PoW provision
"Strong support for MiCA is a strong signal from the EU Parliament for a technology-neutral and innovation-friendly financial sector," said Stefan Berger.
FTX expands to Europe with CySEC approval
Headquartered in Switzerland, FTX Europe will offer FTX products in Europe, including crypto derivatives services.
G7 Countries, EU Taking Measures to Prevent Crypto Use to Evade Sanctions
G7 countries and the European Union are examining ways to stop the use of cryptocurrency by Russia to evade sanctions. “We should take measures to prevent listed persons and institutions…
Dogecoin Foundation registers name and logos as trademarked within in the EU
The foundation took action to prevent, "attempts by people completely unaffiliated with Dogecoin to register" the names for reasons of fraud and extortion, according to board member Jens Wiechers.