Europe
The Digital Euro: What We Know So Far
The European Commission is planning to introduce a digital euro bill in 2023, but little is known about the European Union's plans for such a currency.
European VC Blossom Capital Raises $432M Fund For Tech, Crypto Investments
The firm has earmarked one-third of the capital for crypto investments.
Parent Company of Brazil’s Largest Crypto Exchange Enters Europe With Portuguese Acquisition
2TM, the holding company for Mercado Bitcoin, acquired CriptoLoja, Portugal’s first licensed crypto exchange, as step one in its plans to expand into Europe.
Why We’re Shutting Our Successful Fundraising Platform
Berlin-based Neufund had a viable security token business built on Ethereum. Regulatory uncertainty is forcing it to close down.
BIS Names CBDC Expert as Head of Euro Region Innovation Center
Raphael Auer is now an economist in the organization’s innovation and digital economy unit.
Is Bitcoin as Valuable as the Swiss Franc?
Luzius Meisser, president of crypto exchange Bitcoin Suisse, speaks on the state of inflation in Europe while comparing the market cap of bitcoin to that of the Swiss franc and gold. Plus, insights into Bitcoin Suisse Founder Niklas Nikolajsen planning to step down from his role as chairman, with Meisser taking his position.
WisdomTree Lists 3 Crypto Basket ETPs in Europe
The funds are passported for sale across 12 European Union countries plus Norway and Switzerland.
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.
German VC Greenfield One Raises $160M Crypto Fund With Backing From Swisscom, Others
The VC’s third fund is its biggest yet, and most likely one of the largest crypto funds in Europe.
French Fintech Lydia Taps Bitpanda to Let 5.5M Users Trade Crypto
Users of French payments app Lydia will now be able to trade over 170 crypto assets.
