Latvia central bank opens to fintech with ‘Innovation Hub’
The Bank of Latvia has been quietly stepping up its game in providing assistance to fintech projects while employing the latest emerging technologies internally. Go to Source
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Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA coming into effect in December 2024. Go to Source
Bosch, EU and blockchain companies to build decentralized IoT: IAA Mobility
Bosch and the Peaq network explain how the future of the Internet of Things and the Economy of Things will come via decentralization and on-chain automation. Go to Source
EU announces initiative to fast-track supercomputer access for AI startups
E.U. president Ursula von der Leyen also called for the organization of a global AI governance body during the 2023 E.U. State of the Union address. Go to Source
EU parliament votes overwhelmingly in support of DAC8 crypto tax reporting rule
The measure received 535 votes for with 57 against and 60 abstentions in a plenary session. Go to Source
Crypto ahead in fintech investments in France and Germany in 2023: Report
Europe experienced a 50% fall in fintech investments in the first half of 2023. Go to Source
EU financial chief: Don’t rush digital euro before new EU Comission in June 2024
Mairead McGuinness believes that the CBDC project should be approached “quietly and slowly” by the next EU Commission. Go to Source
IBM offers guidance for successful implementation of digital euro
Five members of IBM Consulting created a list of points that the European Commission could consider to optimize its digital euro proposed legislation. Go to Source
MiCA: The good, the bad and the ugly of the EU’s crypto rules
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework isn’t all good, but it provides a level of clarity foreign to the United States. Go to Source
Jacobi spot Bitcoin ETF classed as ‘environmental investing’ by issuer
Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF has been defined as an Article 8 fund by its issuer firm. Go to Source
