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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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EU Draft Report: Customs Agents Ill-Equipped to Monitor Cryptocurrencies
MEPs are worried about the monitoring of cryptocurrencies at EU borders, according to a draft report.
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EU Budget Amendments Call For Millions in Blockchain Funding
As many as four blockchain-related amendments, funding various initiatives, could find their way into the European Union's 2018 budget.
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EU Politician Pushes Parliament to Test Blockchain Identity for Refugees
A blockchain task force within the European Parliament wants to explore how the technology could be used to provide digital identities to refugees.
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European Commission Hosts Blockchain Workshop with Industry Focus
The European Commission has revealed new information about its ongoing blockchain initiatives, including the first of a series of workshops.
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Blockchain Regulation: Is Europe Getting It Right?
Can we regulate blockchain before its uses are known? CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson discusses the difficult dynamics being examined by regulators.
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Regulating Ethereum? EU Parliament Weighs Blockchain's Big Issues
An event held yesterday at the European Parliament showcased the state of the blockchain conversation in the EU.
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EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain's Social Impact
A new paper from the research arm of the European Parliament examines the relationship between blockchain and a shift in Europe's social values.
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EU Commission: We Plan to Boost Support for Blockchain Projects
The executive arm of the European Union government is planning to expand its work on blockchain, an official said last week.
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EU Parliament Paper Explores Bitcoin-Powered Elections
A think tank run by the European Parliament recently released a discussion paper on blockchain-based elections.
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