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Banks in the European Union would have to treat crypto as the riskiest kind of asset and disclose exposures while awaiting more detailed rules.

By Jack Schickler

Feb 13, 2023 at 9:43 a.m. UTC

Feb 13, 2023

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Crypto Tax Proposed by Lawmakers to Fund EU Budget

Taxing capital gains, mining or crypto transactions are all being examined to fund the European Union’s $185 billion annual spending.

By Jack Schickler

Jan 24, 2023 at 11:17 a.m. UTC

Jan 24, 2023

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The European Parliament is set to vote on new banking rules for crypto. (John Elk III/Getty Images)

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European Banks Must Fully Cover Crypto Holdings With Capital, Draft Text Says

A leaked proposal that faces a vote on Tuesday deems crypto assets to be the riskiest kind, in line with emerging international guidelines

By Jack Schickler

Jan 23, 2023 at 5:18 p.m. UTC

Jan 23, 2023

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European Finance Ministers Take Stock of Digital Euro Progress

Eurogroup, the body comprised of European finance ministers, said the introduction of a digital euro requires political decisions that should be discussed and taken at the pol...

By Amitoj Singh

Jan 17, 2023 at 8:12 a.m. UTC

Jan 17, 2023

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Eva Kaili participates in a debate on fighting against corruption in the EU. (Wikimedia)

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Pro-Crypto EU Lawmaker Eva Kaili Set to Lose Vice-Presidency Amid Corruption Probe

Kaili, actively involved in European Parliament discussions on cryptocurrency and NFTs, was suspended from her party last week following allegations of lobbying by Qatar.

By Jack Schickler

Dec 12, 2022 at 5:33 p.m. UTC

Dec 12, 2022

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A European Parliament committee discusses FTX collapse. (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)

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EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Would Have Stopped FTX's Malpractice, Officials Say

Some lawmakers worry if the crypto regulations that have been agreed to in principle are tough enough to stem wider structural problems in the industry.

By Jack Schickler

Nov 30, 2022 at 11:33 a.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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