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Risk-Off Sentiment in Crypto Markets Following EU Parliament Vote

Jason Guthrie, WisdomTree head of digital assets for Europe, discusses his take on the recent sell-off in the crypto markets following the European Parliament passing legislation to ban anonymous crypto transactions. Plus, a conversation about President Biden’s digital asset executive order and how regulation could drive mainstream crypto adoption. 

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I’m Not Anti-Crypto, Says Architect of Controversial EU Money Laundering Proposal

In an exclusive interview, Belgium’s Assita Kanko tells CoinDesk she just wants to stop anonymous payments being used for crime. Her claims seem unlikely to impress an industry complaining of privacy violations and stifling innovation.

EU lawmaker Assita Kanko (Assita Kanko's office)

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EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Regulation

The European Union (EU) has moved forward with controversial measures to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and possibly prohibit crypto exchanges between the EU and tax havens. “The Hash” group discusses if this framework will be signed into law and the ongoing issues with efforts to fit crypto into existing regulatory structures.

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Videos

EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Regulation

The European Union (EU) has moved forward with controversial measures to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and possibly prohibit crypto exchanges between the EU and tax havens. “The Hash” group discusses if this framework will be signed into law and the ongoing issues with efforts to fit crypto into existing regulatory structures.

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The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like

The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.

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First Mover Americas: Ether-Bitcoin Ratio on Track for Monthly Gain

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 31, 2022.

A digital screen displays the price of cryptocurrency Ethereum to U.S. dollar in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bitcoin climbed to more than $44,000 for the first time in almost a month, breaking out of its recent narrow trading range amid a renewal of risk appetite. Photographer: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Crypto Industry Mobilizes Against Proposed EU Transparency Rules

Crypto advocates were able to sway lawmakers against a provision that could have effectively banned bitcoin in the European Union. Can they do it again?

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Crypto Popularity Could Pose Stability Risk, EU Watchdog Warns, as It Ponders New Powers

Fintech firms could face bank-style lending caps to stop crypto markets overheating, the European Systemic Risk Board said.

Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Policy

EU's MiCA Bill to Enter Next Phase of Negotiations on Thursday

The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislative framework will now be discussed between the European Parliament, Council and Commission.

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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)