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EU Outlines Tech Specs for Nodes in Its Blockchain Services Testnet

Participating member states can stage their testnet nodes on hardware with specs roughly equivalent to a PC gamer’s tower.

By Danny NelsonJul 28, 2020

The planned regulatory regime could include stricter rules for projects deemed "global stablecoins," a subtle reference, possibly, to Libra.

By Paddy BakerJun 26, 2020

The European Commission is calling for future-oriented defense solutions including innovative blockchain concepts.

The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech.

By Danny NelsonNov 25, 2019

A new fund has been set up with the aim of preventing the EU falling behind nations like the U.S. and China on blockchain and AI innovation.

By Daniel PalmerNov 22, 2019

Contrary to earlier reports, a source tells CoinDesk the EU isn't looking to issue its own digital currency in response to Libra.

By Nikhilesh DeNov 6, 2019

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been granted an Irish e-money license that will bring it greater access to EU and EEA markets.

By William FoxleyOct 14, 2019

EU's financial services commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis intends to create a new regulations for crypto, particularly Facebook’s Libra stablecoin.

The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.

By Daniel PalmerSep 16, 2019

The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January.

By Nikhilesh DeSep 13, 2019

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