Europe
Grayscale Eyeing Expansion Into European Crypto Fund Market: Report
Grayscale is meeting with local partners to discuss entering the European market, CEO Michael Sonnenshein said.
Bitcoin Held by Funds Drops Over $240M Ahead of CPI Release
A ByteTree Chart shows the number of coins held by U.S. and Canadian closed-ended funds, and Canadian and European ETFs have dropped by almost 5,800 BTC, worth $243 million, ahead of the CPI release.
21Shares Launches Metaverse ETP via Sandbox’s SAND Token
21Shares, a Switzerland-based crypto exchange-traded product issuer, has launched a new asset on SAND tokens, providing investors with exposure to The Sandbox. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing investor appetite for metaverse and blockchain gaming ventures while comparing the difference between American and European crypto offerings.
EU Consultation Looks at Issues With a Digital Euro
The union's executive branch got the ball rolling Tuesday on the legislation needed to issue such a currency.
EU to Restrict Crypto Transactions, CFTC Eyes ‘Digital Commodity’ Regulation
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses why the European Parliament voted to move forward with a set of restrictive crypto policies, citing concerns regarding illicit activities. Plus, a recap on the House Agriculture Committee's hearing and the CFTC's involvement in regulating crypto.
Risk-Off Sentiment in Crypto Markets Following EU Parliament Vote
Jason Guthrie, WisdomTree head of digital assets for Europe, discusses his take on the recent sell-off in the crypto markets following the European Parliament passing legislation to ban anonymous crypto transactions. Plus, a conversation about President Biden’s digital asset executive order and how regulation could drive mainstream crypto adoption.
I’m Not Anti-Crypto, Says Architect of Controversial EU Money Laundering Proposal
In an exclusive interview, Belgium’s Assita Kanko tells CoinDesk she just wants to stop anonymous payments being used for crime. Her claims seem unlikely to impress an industry complaining of privacy violations and stifling innovation.
FTX Europe in Talks With British Regulators to Expand Into the UK
The country has set a March 31 deadline for crypto firms to register with the Financial Conduct Authority.
Hashdex Appoints Ex-21Shares Director Laurent Kssis as Europe Head
Kssis left 21Shares in September 2021 after two years on the job.
WisdomTree Launches Crypto ETPs for Solana, Cardano, Polkadot in Europe
Other ETP issuers are planning crypto-linked investment products that also yield staking returns.
