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AI progresses in digital asset space as regulators play catch up

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18 April, 2023

AI progresses in digital asset space as regulators play catch up

With the correct and legal approach, AI can help make the digital currency industry more secure, efficient, and transparent, creating...

EU parliament approves stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

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James Field

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3 April, 2023

EU parliament approves stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

To strengthen its AML/CTF regulations, EU lawmakers approved three new draft legislations that would ensure to uphold transparency, heighten authorities'...

European Banking Federation bares goals for a digital euro ecosystem in new report

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Wahid Pessarlay

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1 April, 2023

European Banking Federation bares goals for a digital euro ecosystem in new report

A successful application of a digital euro hinges on three levels: issuance, convertibility, AML mandates, and policies; interation on SEBA...

EU banking authority seeks digital currency expert ahead of MiCA law implementation

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Wahid Pessarlay

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27 March, 2023

EU banking authority seeks digital currency expert ahead of MiCA law implementation

The EBA is on the hunt for an individual with sufficient expertise in digital assets and one that could supervise...

We will not be lenient with digital assets under MiCA, Dutch financial watchdog says

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Steve Kaaru

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21 March, 2023

We will not be lenient with digital assets under MiCA, Dutch financial watchdog says

While some, like Hong Kong, have modified their regulatory outlook to attract VASPs and investors, Dutch AFM says it will...

Parliament votes to progress plans for European Union-wide digital wallet

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James Field

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21 March, 2023

Parliament votes to progress plans for European Union-wide digital wallet

The introduction of the European Union-wide digital wallet framework will move to interinstitutional negotiations after passing its plenary vote by...

EU approves data law requiring kill switch for smart contracts

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Jordan Atkins

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16 March, 2023

EU approves data law requiring kill switch for smart contracts

Having been approved by the European Parliament, the data law will now be sent to the EU Council and European...

EU to monitor antitrust and promote healthy competition in the metaverse

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Steve Kaaru

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8 March, 2023

EU to monitor antitrust and promote healthy competition in the metaverse

The European Union’s antitrust head says the region must adapt its policies to fit the digital age, including promoting healthy...

EU increases focus on NFTs in leaked draft of anti-money laundering bill

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James Field

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7 March, 2023

EU increases focus on NFTs in leaked draft of anti-money laundering bill

The proposed change to the AML rules fills a noticeable gap in the EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation,...

France to tighten digital asset laws as MiCA looms

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Steve Kaaru

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6 March, 2023

France to tighten digital asset laws as MiCA looms

French lawmakers have passed new laws that tighten measures on cybersecurity, internal controls, and anti-money laundering but are not as...

European Commission launches blockchain regulatory sandbox

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Steve Kaaru

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26 February, 2023

European Commission launches blockchain regulatory sandbox

The European Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox will host 20 blockchain projects annually until 2026, pairing them up with the right regulators...

US officials to meet with ‘crypto’ crooks to discuss European regulations

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Steven Stradbrooke

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17 February, 2023

US officials to meet with ‘crypto’ crooks to discuss European regulations

Apart from the planned meeting with EU officials on the MiCA regulations, U.S. authorities will also hold talks with controversial...

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