Europe
EU MiCA Bill Progresses Without Bitcoin Mining Provision
The European Parliament's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) bill has moved forward, omitting a controversial provision that targeted proof-of-work mining. “The Hash” team compares MiCA to a similar piece of legislation making headway in the state of New York and examines what the future of crypto oversight in Europe might look like.
India Passes Crypto Tax Law, EU Moves Forward With MiCA Bill
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses how India’s new crypto tax law, which will impose a 30% capital gains tax, could impact the country’s local Web 3 scene and possibly create a “brain drain.” Plus, a conversation about the EU’s MiCA bill and its implications for the European crypto industry.
Unstoppable Domains Hires Execs From Twitch and IBM
Former Twitch VP Sajjad Rehman will lead Europe efforts while former IBM executive Nilkanth Iyer will head up Asia.
EU Parliament Rejects Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Mining
The European Parliament has voted against a proposed rule that would have banned proof-of-work mining of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin across the European Union (EU). Patrick Hansen, head of Strategy and Business Development at Unstoppable Finance, discusses what this means for the state of crypto affairs in Europe and the world.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Decline After Rejection of EU Bitcoin Proposal
BTC trading volume is low as investors position themselves for a busy week.
Crypto.com Tells Loan Customers in 'Excluded' Countries to Repay by March 15
Customers in “excluded jurisdictions” must close their loans before Crypto.com does it for them.
Crypto Exchange FTX Sets Up European Unit
The new division is based in Switzerland, with an additional base in Cyprus.
Crypto Exchange-Traded Products Are Blossoming in Europe
Europe is seeing an increase in the number of issuers launching crypto ETPs as more investors are doing due diligence and want to invest in them.
CrossTower CEO: Crypto’s Positive Impact in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Kapil Rathi, CrossTower Co-Founder & CEO, joins “First Mover” to examine the international markets’ response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Rathi explains how the increased movement of bitcoin into Eastern Europe is facilitating help to those impacted by the war, stating “crypto was meant for citizens.”
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.
