EU Parliament Monetary Committee to Vote on MiCA Next Week
Wording that would have banned proof-of-work cryptos like bitcoin has been removed.
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Mar 7, 2022 at 4:35 p.m. UTC
Mar 7, 2022
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European Parliament Postpones Vote on Crypto Regulations Indefinitely
A leaked draft has drawn criticism for including a provision that sought to ban the use of cryptocurrencies that rely on proof-of-work.
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Feb 25, 2022 at 2:36 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2022
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EU Parliamentarians Push to Limit Bitcoin Use Over Energy Concerns
A provision added to a draft regulatory package calls for the restriction of cryptocurrencies that use proof-of-work consensus mechanisms.
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Feb 24, 2022 at 11:49 a.m. UTC
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Sandboxes Aren't Enough: Blockchain Leaders Seek Regulation Relief
Even in blockchain-friendly jurisdictions, some say regulatory hurdles and old mindsets are holding back innovation and growth for the industry.
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Sep 25, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 25, 2018
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EU Report Says Cryptocurrencies 'Unlikely' to Challenge Central Banks
Cryptocurrencies are "unlikely" to shake up the dominance of central banks and sovereign currencies, the EU's newest report says.
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Jul 1, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
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EU Parliament Touts Blockchain to 'Empower' Businesses and Citizens
A committee of the European Parliament believes that small businesses could benefit from integrating blockchain technology.
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May 18, 2018 at 3:01 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain Has Potential in Curbing Odometer Fraud: EU Report
The European Parliament has released a research paper that touts blockchain in the prevention of odometer fraud or "clocking."
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Nov 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 21, 2017
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EU Draft Law Outlines Parliament Plan to Monitor Bitcoin Users
EU Parliament members have published new draft legislation outlining their plans to regulate digital currencies.
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Mar 13, 2017 at 5:20 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2017
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EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain's 'Substantial Impact'
The EU Parliament’s in-house research office has published a new wide-ranging report on blockchain tech.
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Feb 21, 2017 at 2:02 p.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2017
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EU Legislators Advance Plan to Fund Blockchain Research
The European Union is moving closer to establishing a dedicated task force focused on digital currencies.
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Nov 3, 2016 at 1:56 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2016