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EU Agencies to Offer €100K Prize at Blockchain Hackathon

The EU Commission and the EU Intellectual Property Office will host a hackathon to explore blockchain use cases for intellectual property protection.

If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.

Cryptocurrency mining is perfectly legal in Europe and only subject to standard electricity rules, according to an EU commissioner.

By Leigh CuenMar 12, 2018

The finance minister of the Netherlands has called for new regulations around cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.

By Leigh CuenMar 9, 2018

The Europe Union's top securities watchdog has said that cryptocurrencies will be one of its top priorities in 2018.

By Wolfie ZhaoFeb 8, 2018

The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections.

A European Union commissioner plans to hold a meeting of public and private sector stakeholders to discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies.

The report by venture capital firm Atomico also found that more than a third of all ICOs were based in the EU.

By Nikhilesh DeNov 30, 2017

The European Commission (EC) is launching a study aimed to assess the potential of an EU-wide blockchain infrastructure.

The European Commission launched its "Blockchain for Social Good" contest Thursday, announcing a €5 million prize for the winner.

By Nikhilesh DeNov 10, 2017

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