Europe
Think Tank Report Argues for Standardized Crypto Rules Within EU
A Brussels-based think tank believes the EU should enforce standardized regulations on cryptocurrencies for each member nation.
TransferGo Opens Payments Corridor to India Using Ripple Tech
Payment provider TransferGo has announced it is launching a remittance corridor to India that uses Ripple technology for near real-time transactions.
EU Lawmakers Weigh 'Standard' for ICOs Under Crowdfunding Rules
Members of the European Parliament convened with experts on Tuesday to discuss a proposal for standardizing ICO rules around the EU.
Crypto Wallet Abra Opens Door to More European Users
Crypto wallet provider Abra is integrating SEPA payments, allowing European customers to directly deposit funds.
EU Lawmaker Wants to Include ICOs in New Crowdfunding Rules
A draft proposal by the EP's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs suggests creating new regulations for public initial coin offerings (ICOs).
Ethereum-Powered Insurer Nexus Is Winning Over Blockchain Skeptics
Nexus is one of several blockchain startups trying to revive mutual insurance. Its first product will cover the risks of ethereum smart contracts.
Court Sentences Bitcoin Ransomware Creators to Community Service
The developers behind the CoinVault and BitCryptor ransomware were sentenced to 240 hours of community service in a Dutch court on Thursday.
Swiss Markets Authority Investigates Troubled $100 Million ICO
Swiss watchdog FINMA announced Thursday that it is investigating Envion AG for potentially breaking financial market rules with its ICO.
Coinbase Launches Crypto Gift Card Service in Europe
Coinbase now offers a way for users to purchase retail goods and services with cryptos, thanks to a deal with a digital gift card service in Europe.
Police Force Confiscates 295 Bitcoins from Criminal in UK First
A British county police force has become the first in the country to have successfully seized and sold bitcoins obtained in a criminal case.
