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Policy

ECB's Christine Lagarde Says 'Speculative' Bitcoin Needs Global Regulation

In a speech at a Reuters online event Wednesday, Lagarde said bitcoin was a "highly speculative" asset.

IMF

Policy

Digital Euro Will ‘Protect’ Eurozone From Foreign Issuers, Says ECB Exec

An executive member at the European Central Bank says a digital euro could protect the eurozone's monetary sovereignty from outside influence.

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Policy

EU Proposes Full Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies

The European Commission has formally proposed legislation that will provide a comprehensive regulatory regime for cryptocurrencies.

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Markets

European Ministers Call on EU Commission to Regulate Stablecoins

Finance ministers from five European countries have called on the EU Commission to introduce tough regulation for stablecoins.

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Markets

EU Outlines Tech Specs for Nodes in Its Blockchain Services Testnet

Participating member states can stage their testnet nodes on hardware with specs roughly equivalent to a PC gamer’s tower.

The European Commission's headquarters in Brussels.

Policy

EU Creating a Regulatory Regime for Cryptocurrencies, Says Economic Chief

The planned regulatory regime could include stricter rules for projects deemed "global stablecoins," a subtle reference, possibly, to Libra.

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Markets

European Commission Defense Program Offers Grants for Blockchain Solutions

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

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Policy

French Central Banker Advocates for Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe

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.

The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.

Finance

EU Launches Estimated €400M Blockchain, AI Fund to Avoid Lagging US, China

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.

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Markets

European Union to Regulate Stablecoins, Not Issue Its Own: Source

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

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