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‘No to CBDC, yes to Bitcoin’ — European MP calls for EU BTC reserve

DIGIT — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:52:21 +0000

The European Parliament’s Sarah Knafo said it’s time to stop “totalitarian temptations” by the European Central Bank and adopt Bitcoin.

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Ukraine to Adopt Europe’s Crypto Rules, Clarifies Taxation

DIGIT — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:49:56 +0000

Officials have revealed that Ukraine intends to implement the crypto market rules approved by the European Parliament. While the government is already moving in that direction, the tax service has issued a clarification regarding the taxation of income resulting from cryptocurrency transactions. Ukraine Set to Incorporate EU Crypto Regulations Into National Law A regional leader […]

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EU Parliament Greenlights Markets in Crypto Assets Law, Tracing Rules

DIGIT — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:19:57 +0000

Members of the European Parliament gave their final approval to a package of EU-wide regulations for crypto assets. The legislators also backed the introduction of mechanisms allowing the tracing of cryptocurrency transactions which will also apply to private crypto wallets above a certain threshold. European Lawmakers Endorse Groundbreaking Crypto Assets Legislation Europe’s new common rules […]

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EU lawmakers push for stricter rules on anonymous crypto transfers

DIGIT — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:03 +0000

The legislation was one of several laws designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, receiving 99 votes in favor, eight votes against and six abstentions.

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Chair of EU Parliament’s Committee on Budgets Calls for Crypto Ban Amid Banking Turmoil

DIGIT — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 07:00:46 +0000

A European lawmaker has urged authorities to impose a ban on cryptocurrencies citing the current crisis in the banking sector as a reason. Johan Van Overtveldt, former finance minister of Belgium, believes these assets bring no economic or social value. Belgium’s Ex-Finance Minister Suggests Ban on Decentralized Digital Currencies Member of the European Parliament, Johan […]

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‘Prohibitive’ Capital Rules for Banks Holding Crypto Win Support in EU Parliament

DIGIT — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:30:12 +0000

Lawmakers in the European Union have backed legislation imposing new capital requirements for financial institutions, including strict rules meant to cover crypto-related risks. The latter concern banks keeping digital assets and are expected to enter into force in January, 2025. EU Legislators Approve Draft Law Implementing the Basel III Capital Regulations for Banks Members of […]

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Eurozone Finance Ministers Pledge Support for Digital Euro Project, Talk Privacy

DIGIT — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:30:47 +0000

The ministers of finance of the countries in the eurozone reaffirmed their support for efforts to prepare for the potential launch of a digital euro. Meanwhile, the single currency area’s monetary authority sought to reassure future users that the new currency will be “preserving privacy by default and by design.” Eurogroup to Remain Involved in […]

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Eva Kaili arrest a ‘setback’ for EU crypto regulations, economist says

DIGIT — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 13:40:10 +0000

European Parliamentarian Eva Kaili’s arrest under allegations of corruption is being labeled as a blow to crypto and blockchain adoption.

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Brussels Wants All Crypto Service Providers to Report Transactions of Europeans

DIGIT — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:30:00 +0000

The European Commission has set out to oblige platforms processing crypto transactions for EU residents to share information with tax authorities in the Union. According to the proposal, all crypto service providers, regardless of where they are based, will have to abide by the new rules. EU to Consider New Reporting Requirements for Crypto Platforms […]

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EU Parliament to ‘Vote on Adopting the Regulation on MiCA’ — Expert Says Industry Needs Legal Clarity

DIGIT — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:30:08 +0000

In a recent statement, the European Parliament said its members would shortly “vote on adopting the regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).” According to the parliamentary body’s think tank, the envisaged regulations are expected to provide “legal certainty for crypto-assets not covered by existing EU legislation.” A crypto counselor, Paulius Vaitkevicius, said any regulation of […]

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