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Coinbase Eyes European Growth After Winning Irish E-Money License

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

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong

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EU Finance Commissioner Vows New Rules on Crypto, Libra Stablecoin

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

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Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks

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

Benoit Coeure ECB

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CME's Bitcoin Index Provider Wins First EU Crypto Benchmark License

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

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France Says It Will Block Facebook Libra in Europe

The French finance minister has said the nation plans to block Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency in the EU over its threat to national currencies.

Bruno Le Maire French Finance Minister

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ECB's Mersch Warns Over 'Treacherous Promises' of Facebook Libra

Yves Mersch has warned of the threat posed by Facebook's Libra to monetary policy and consumers in the EU.

The ECB flags in front of the building. (Shutterstock)

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Facebook Libra Already Facing an EU Antitrust Probe: Report

Facebook is reportedly already under investigation by the EU over antitrust issues related to its Libra cryptocurrency project.

Facebook's David Marcus at a Senate banking hearing in July, 2019

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ECB Says It Plans to Use More On-Chain Data to Monitor Crypto Assets

The European Central Bank has issued a new report revealing plans to use more granular blockchain data to better monitor the crypto markets.

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EU Authorities Shut Down Bitcoin Transaction Mixer

A bitcoin transaction mixer has been seized and shut down by authorities in the European Union.

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EU Blockchain Group Launches With SWIFT, Ripple Onboard

Over 100 firms including SWIFT, IBM and Ripple have joined a blockchain association officially launched by the European Commission on Wednesday.

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