How major German firms like Mercedes and Lufthansa are using NFTs
German brands embrace NFTs, exploring new ways to engage with customers and build brand loyalty. Go to Source
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Bank of Spain embraces ‘digital euro,’ explains its benefits
The digital euro will make electronic payments a vital piece of the financial system, the statement claims. Go to Source
Regulators around the globe assert more control over crypto: Law Decoded
From Hong Kong to Europe and the United States, regulators are pushing for more oversight and control over digital assets. Go to Source
Greece establishes AI advisory committee to create national strategy
The Greek prime minister created an AI advisory committee comprising some of the country’s top tech, ethics and science professionals. Go to Source
Binance shutting down European Visa debit card in December
Mastercard ended its partnership in Latin America and Bahrain with Binance in September, possibly due to the regulatory environment. Go to Source
European Banking Authority, ESMA issue crypto entity suitability guidelines
The joint guidelines include granting authorization for ART and CASP issuance and conducting prudential assessments for potential acquisitions. Go to Source
EU data protection regulators urge anonymity for smaller transactions in digital euro
The European Data Protection Board and the European Data Protection Supervisor issued a joint opinion statement on the regulation of “digital euro.” Go to Source
US surveillance and facial recognition firm Clearview AI wins GDPR appeal in UK court
According to court documents, the UK commissioner doesn’t have the authority or jurisdiction to cite or fine the “foreign” company for GDPR infractions. Go to Source
Finland works on instant payments system, embraces digital euro
The Bank of Finland actively promotes the development of new forms of payment. Go to Source
ECB officials move to ‘preparation phase’ for digital euro
Though the issuance of a digital euro is not a certainty, officials with the European Central Bank are moving to next phase of the project. Go to Source
