EU


Video's

SEC Rejects Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) continued streak of rejecting bitcoin spot ETF proposals, the most recent being Ark 21Shares' application. Plus, a conversation on new legislation in the European Union (EU) aiming to enforce a travel rule on international crypto transactions. 

Recent Videos

Beleid

Europe's CBDC Designers Wrestle With Privacy Issues

The European Central Bank will likely to opt for a centralized solution for its new digital euro, raising questions about state snooping.

The European Central Bank in Frankfurt, Germany (Holger Leue/Getty Images)

Financiën

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Risk-Off Rally

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 1, 2022.

The only thing exuberant about bitcoin's latest rally is the price going up. (Creative Commons)

Video's

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. 

Recent Videos

Video's

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. 

Recent Videos

Beleid

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.

EU lawmaker Assita Kanko (Assita Kanko's office)

Video's

EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Regulation

The European Union (EU) has moved forward with controversial measures to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and possibly prohibit crypto exchanges between the EU and tax havens. “The Hash” group discusses if this framework will be signed into law and the ongoing issues with efforts to fit crypto into existing regulatory structures.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Video's

EU Parliament Passes Privacy-Busting Crypto Regulation

The European Union (EU) has moved forward with controversial measures to ban anonymous cryptocurrency transactions and possibly prohibit crypto exchanges between the EU and tax havens. “The Hash” group discusses if this framework will be signed into law and the ongoing issues with efforts to fit crypto into existing regulatory structures.

CoinDesk placeholder image

Beleid

The UK Wants to Regulate Crypto: Here's What That Could Look Like

The government is set to reveal its regulatory package for crypto in the coming weeks.

The UK flag (Daniel Kaesler/EyeEm via Getty Images )