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Top EU Official Calls for Global Crypto Agreement

Europe and the U.S. should work together to limit "significant risks" to investors and the environment, Mairead McGuinness said.

EU financial-services commissioner Mairead McGuinness (Alexandros Michailidis/SOOC/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

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Banks Don’t Need Extra Crypto Protections Yet, EU Regulator Says

The European Banking Authority said it will start work this year to map out crypto activities and spot new financial risks.

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Belgian Registration for New Crypto Firms Kicks In on Sunday

Existing exchange providers have until June 1 to notify under the anti-money laundering law

Brussels, Belgium (Allan Baxter/Getty Images)

Политика

US, EU Members Among 60 Nations Calling for Open, Global Internet

The "Declaration for the Future of the Internet" calls for the network to return to its decentralized roots, and warns against Russia peeling off to form its own network.

The U.S. and EU members are among the 60 nations calling for an open internet. (E4C/Getty Images)

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EU Crypto Laundering Plans Could Overwhelm Authorities, Bank Regulator Says

Officials urged lawmakers to think again as they approach the last stage of privacy-busting proposals.

The crypto industry should establish a more compliance-driven environment. (Nora Sahinun)

Политика

Europe's Lawmakers Set to Advance Discussion of Controversial Crypto AML Rules

Talks on contentious anti-money laundering rules for the sector are reaching the closing stage, but some hope there’ll be wiggle room on small payments, unhosted wallets and transition periods.

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Политика

EU Agrees on Law to Curb Online Ads, Strip Illegal Content

The Digital Services Act, targeting big tech firms like Apple and Meta, is viewed as a “constitution for the internet.”

The European Commission's Margrethe Vestager (Alexandros Michailidis/Straight Out Of The Camera/Bloomberg/Getty Images)

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Crypto Taxes Fall Under EU Lawmakers' Gaze

Some worry sharing information about foreign crypto holdings is unjustified snooping – but lawmakers also reckon blockchain technology could aid tax collection.

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Политика

Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report

Documents released by a German site suggest concern about the environmental impact of the crypto mining method.

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

Финансы

Germany's Commerzbank Applies for Local Crypto License

If the license application is accepted, the bank would be authorized to offer exchange and crypto-asset services.

Commerzbank branch (Cineberg/Shutterstock)