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EU Securities Group Advises Regulating Crypto Assets Under Existing Rules

A group that advises the EU's securities watchdog has recommended regulating most crypto assets under existing financial rules.

By Yogita KhatriOct 22, 2018

The EU's financial markets watchdog is setting aside over €1 million in order to monitor cryptocurrencies and other fintech activities in 2019.

By Daniel PalmerOct 4, 2018

The European Commission will conclude a regulatory assessment of crypto assets this year, because "they are here to stay," says an official.

By Wolfie ZhaoSep 10, 2018

Bittrex and invest.com announced that they will partner to launch a cryptocurrency trading platform under the invest.com brand name.

By Muyao ShenJul 5, 2018

Cryptocurrencies are "unlikely" to shake up the dominance of central banks and sovereign currencies, the EU's newest report says.

Malta's parliament has passed three bills on crypto assets and blockchain, in a big step toward its plan to become a "Blockchain Island."

By Muyao ShenJun 27, 2018

Lawmakers at CoinDesk's Consensus 2018 conference today argued that regulatory "sandboxes" may offer the best approach for blockchain innovation.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 14, 2018

The European Parliament has voted for regulations to prevent the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering and terrorism financing.

Over 20 European countries have jointly established a new blockchain group to share technical and regulatory expertise.

Coinbase has announced it has been granted an e-money license from the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 14, 2018

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