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Policy

‘No Point’ to European Union's Crypto Rules Unless World Follows Suit, Official Says

FTX's collapse may have added fuel for those seeking stricter crypto rules, but even the good guys may get it wrong, Mairead McGuinness told CoinDesk.

European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness discussing crypto at the World Economic Form's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Policy

French Crypto Companies Must Seek Authorization by 2024 Under New Lawmaker Plans

The plans offer more time than a Senate proposal, as the country prepares for a new EU crypto law

The French National Assembly (Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

Policy

Finnish Minister Calls for EU Law to Recognize DAOs

Brussels must act to enable smart contracts to take off across the bloc, communications minister Timo Harakka said.

Timo Harakka at the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos (Manuel Lopez/WEF)

Policy

European Union Postpones MiCA Vote to April

The holdup comes because of issues in translating the text into 24 different languages.

The European Union has delayed voting on landmark crypto legislation. (Pixabay)

Policy

European Finance Ministers Take Stock of Digital Euro Progress

Eurogroup, the body comprised of European finance ministers, said the introduction of a digital euro requires political decisions that should be discussed and taken at the political level.

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Policy

Crypto Industry Hopes Turn to French Legislators as Regulators Back Mandatory License

A Senate proposal to anticipate EU rules has caused consternation in the industry – but the National Assembly may not swallow it whole.

The French National Assembly will discuss crypto licensing rules in the coming weeks. (Antoine Gyori/Corbis/Getty Images)

Policy

FTX, Congress, Stablecoins: What 2023 May Bring for Crypto Regulations

CoinDesk’s policy team predicts the issues and topics that may take center stage over the next 12 months.

(Alexi Rosenfeld/WireImage/Getty Images)

Finance

Authorities in Italy, Albania Bust $16M Suspected Crypto Investment Scam

Assets worth 3 million euros were seized during the action by a joint investigation team.

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Policy

EU Rules for Distributed Ledger Financial Trading Finalized Ahead of March Pilot

Requirements to test people's knowledge of distributed technology could deter the average retail investor, some worry.

CoinDesk TV – Consensus: Distributed