EU
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.
Hungary’s Central Bank Head Calls on EU to Ban Crypto Mining and Trading
The governor of the Hungarian National Bank said he agreed with the Russian central bank’s earlier proposal to ban crypto activities.
Crypto Advocates Push Back on Sweden’s Call for EU Mining Ban
Regulators are worried renewable energy will be channeled towards crypto mining instead of national grids as EU's energy crisis worsens
EU Weighs Potential Metaverse Regulation: Report
Authorities need to understand the metaverse better in order to decide the best course of regulatory action, according to one of the EU's commissioners.
A Look at EU's GDPR and What It Means for Crypto Privacy
Can open, immutable blockchains ever meet GDPR's privacy requirements? This article is part of CoinDesk's Privacy "Week."
Binance to Reinstate Payments From EU's SEPA Platform: Report
The rollout will start in Belgium and Bulgaria and expand throughout the bloc in coming weeks.
European Markets Regulator Seeks Feedback on Regulation of Tokenized Securities
ESMA wants to explore whether existing regulatory standards need to be amended.
European Council Takes One Step Closer to Ratifying Landmark Crypto Regulation
The European Council and Parliament will now negotiate the rules set out in the framework.
Norway Considers Backing Swedish Crypto Mining Ban Proposal, Hints Minister
Swedish regulators think crypto mining is impeding the Paris Climate Agreement goals.
Voyager Digital a Step Closer to Operating in EU After French Regulatory Approval
The crypto broker plans to launch its trading app in several European countries late in the first quarter of 2022.
