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European Commission Defense Program Offers Grants for Blockchain Solutions

The European Commission is calling for future-oriented defense solutions including innovative blockchain concepts.

The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech.

By Danny NelsonNov 25, 2019

A new fund has been set up with the aim of preventing the EU falling behind nations like the U.S. and China on blockchain and AI innovation.

By Daniel PalmerNov 22, 2019

Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra.

By Nikhilesh DeNov 6, 2019

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been granted an Irish e-money license that will bring it greater access to EU and EEA markets.

By William FoxleyOct 14, 2019

EU's financial services commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis intends to create a new regulations for crypto, particularly Facebook’s Libra stablecoin.

The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.

By Daniel PalmerSep 16, 2019

The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 13, 2019

The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to national currencies.

By Daniel PalmerSep 12, 2019

Yves Mersch has warned of the threat posed by Facebook's Libra to monetary policy and consumers in the EU.

By Daniel PalmerSep 2, 2019

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