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Blockchain Is 'Going Mainstream' Says European Commission Official
European Commission vice president Andrus Ansip stressed the need for governments and private firms to invest in blockchain technology.
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EU Eyes Blockchain Push With New FinTech Action Plan
The European Commission said it will host a Fintech Lab to foster emerging technologies including blockchain starting from Q2 2018.
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Valdis Dombrovskis, prime minister Latvia at the Baltic Development Forums summit in Stockholm 2009.
EU Official Floats New Rules for Crypto Assets
EC vice president Valdis Dombrovskis recommended warning consumers looking into how regulations apply to cryptocurrencies after a roundtable.
Valdis Dombrovskis, prime minister Latvia at the Baltic Development Forums summit in Stockholm 2009.

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EU Regulators to Discuss Crypto Regulation Next Week
A group of European Union regulators will meet next week to discuss the regulation of cryptocurrencies.
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EU Launches Blockchain Observatory With Ethereum Startup
The European Union initiative launched Thursday will fund up to $425 million in blockchain projects and draw on ConsenSys' expertise and connections.
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Europe's Executive Arm Issues Report on Blockchain For Education
EU Commission has released a report titled 'Blockchain in Education' that explains on potentials of the nascent technology in the education industry.
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European Commission to Assess Potential of EU-Wide Blockchain Infrastructure
The European Commission (EC) is launching a study aimed to assess the potential of an EU-wide blockchain infrastructure.
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EU Officials Reveal €5 Million 'Blockchains for Social Good' Contest
The European Commission launched its "Blockchain for Social Good" contest Thursday, announcing a €5 million prize for the winner.
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Global Blockchain Business Council Expands European Foothold
A blockchain advocacy group launched at last year's World Economic Forum is ramping up efforts to promote dialogue in Europe.
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The EU Is Building a 'Financial Transparency Gateway' with Blockchain
An official from the European Commission has revealed it is currently building a blockchain tool to enable data sharing.
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