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Policy

Lawmakers Want Unregulated Crypto Firms Out of the EU

Proposed anti-money laundering rules are up for a parliamentary committee vote on Thursday along with a separate provision seeking to end anonymous crypto transactions in the European Union.

The EU parliament is set to vote on a crypto legislative package that may seek to limit the use of proof-of-work cryptocurrencies. (Laura Zulian/Getty Images)

Policy

Crypto Privacy Positions Harden Ahead of Crunch EU Vote

Lawmakers don’t appear swayed by crypto industry claims as they consider applying anti-laundering identification rules to the sector, but some argue the EU plans are unworkable or unlawful.

The European Parliament (FrankyDeMeyer/Getty Images)

Policy

EU Lawmakers to Vote on Blocking Anonymous Crypto Payments, Documents Show

The European Parliament also wants to curb payments to tax havens and check people’s identity even for payments between unhosted wallets.

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Policy

EU's MiCA Bill Moves Forward Without Bitcoin Limiting Provision

The EU's landmark legislative package for governing crypto assets is moving on to the next stage of negotiations without the divisive provision seeking to restrict the use of proof-of-work crypto.

European Union flags at Berlaymont building of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium (Santiago Urquijo/Getty)

Policy

Next 24 Hours Crucial for EU Crypto Law as Officials Debate Emissions, DeFi, NFTs

Lawmakers will make a final call on banning Bitcoin-style validation and consider how to treat decentralized finance.

European Union flags at Berlaymont building of the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium (Santiago Urquijo/Getty)

Finance

Ukraine Crypto Fundraiser Wants EU to Investigate Whether Binance Is Helping Russia

When asked for proof, Michael Chobanian argued it is "obvious we don’t have proof since it is a closed box.”

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Policy

EU Set to Experiment With Blockchain-Based Stock, Bond and Fund Trading

Lawmakers hailed the pilot legislation Wednesday as putting the bloc at the “forefront of innovation.”

A controversial proposed ban on proof-of-work crypto in the EU is off the table for now. (Walter Zerla/Getty)

Policy

MiCA Could Still Be Delayed by EU Parliamentarians Over Proof-of-Work Provision

EU parliamentarians that supported the controversial provision seeking to limit proof-of-work crypto could make one last stand if the MiCA draft goes for a full parliamentary vote.

European legislators must agree on a negotiating mandate for MiCA, the EU's proposed regulatory framework for crypto assets. (Rachele Rossi/Getty)

Policy

Crypto Implicated in Child Porn, Terrorism, French Official Says, Calling for End to Online Anonymity

The head of France’s anti-dirty money unit said the authorities should be able to access information about even small online transfers.

Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances (Daniele SCHNEIDER/Getty Images)

Finance

EU’s ‘Bitcoin Ban’ Fell Short but Experts Still Have Ideas for Fixing Crypto’s Carbon Costs

Projects like Filecoin Green and Zero Labs see crypto’s opportunity to drive major demand for renewable energy, while using blockchain tech to measure greener grids. But will big miners bite?

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