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EU Now Accepting Applications for Its Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox

The sandbox, which will run for the next three years, is open to "companies from all industry sectors" and public entities, with priority given to more mature projects.

By Sandali Handagama

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Feb 15, 2023 at 11:18 a.m. UTC

Feb 15, 2023

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EU Crypto, NFT Providers Must Report Tax Details Under Leaked EU Plan

A draft bill seen by CoinDesk also covers stablecoins, derivatives and companies outside the bloc.

By Jack Schickler

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Nov 30, 2022 at 12:29 p.m. UTC

Nov 30, 2022

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CBDCs May Need Global Regulation, EU Commissioner Says

Paolo Gentiloni says a series of international agreements may be needed to stop state-backed digital currencies from infringing on countries' sovereignty.

By Jack Schickler

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Nov 7, 2022 at 1:05 p.m. UTC

Nov 7, 2022

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Digital Euro to Focus on Personal Use, Not Web3, EU Officials Say

The central bank digital currency could fail if it doesn't offer something more than what cash and credit cards do, industry representatives remarked.

By Jack Schickler

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Sep 7, 2022 at 11:51 a.m. UTC

Sep 7, 2022

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Bye-bye Brokers: EU Tries Stock Trading, the Web3 Way

A new European trial of blockchain-based securities trading is a “very good thing” for crypto fans, CoinDesk was told – but some worry it’s overcautious and rigid.

By Jack Schickler

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Aug 10, 2022 at 9:10 p.m. UTC

Aug 10, 2022

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NFT Collections Will Be Regulated Like Cryptocurrencies Under EU’s MiCA Law, Official Says

A carve-out for ownership tokens may prove narrow, meaning issuers have to publish white papers.

By Cheyenne LigonJack Schickler

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Aug 10, 2022 at 4:25 p.m. UTC

Aug 10, 2022

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Major Banks Urge Caution With European Union's CBDC Plans

The European Commission should evaluate the impact of issuing a digital euro, the Institute of International Finance said.

By Jack Schickler

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Jun 16, 2022 at 4:04 p.m. UTC

Jun 16, 2022

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EU Ban on Tax-Haven Crypto Firms Could Breach Trade Law, Commission Warns

Lawmaker proposals to blacklist non-compliant firms are getting a rough ride as landmark MiCA legislation reaches its final stages.

By Jack Schickler

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May 10, 2022 at 4:54 p.m. UTC

May 10, 2022

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Europe’s Landmark Crypto Regulation Is Advancing, but New Privacy Rules May Be More Important

European officials will vote on rules restricting anonymous crypto transactions later this week.

By Nikhilesh De

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Mar 29, 2022 at 5:51 p.m. UTC

Mar 29, 2022

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Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote

The provision could have required cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to shift to more environmentally friendly mechanisms.

By Sandali Handagama

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Mar 14, 2022 at 3:18 p.m. UTC

Mar 14, 2022

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