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ECB: Blockchain 'Principles' Could Help Spur Adoption

The European Union’s central bank recent commented on how the economic bloc could move to encourage the spread of new technologies like blockchain.

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European Commission Backs Blockchain Pilot With €500k Budget

The European Union’s executive branch is establishing an "observatory" focused on blockchain as part of a wider pilot project.

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European Central Bank: Still Too Early for DLT in Eurozone

The ECB has once again shot down the idea that it might use distributed ledger tech as part of its market infrastructure in the near future.

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EU Draft Law Outlines Parliament Plan to Monitor Bitcoin Users

EU Parliament members have published new draft legislation outlining their plans to regulate digital currencies.

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EU Parliament Report Explores Blockchain's 'Substantial Impact'

The EU Parliament’s in-house research office has published a new wide-ranging report on blockchain tech.

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EU Lawmakers Propose to Ban Geo-Blocking of Digital Currency Users

A new European Parliament proposal aims to prevent geo-blocking of consumers in the economic bloc, including users of digital currencies.

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EU Securities Watchdog: New DLT Regulations Would Be 'Premature'

The European Union's top securities regulator is steering clear of blockchain regulations – for now, at least.

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European Commission Eyes Transaction Limits on Digital Currencies

The EU is weighing a limit on cash transactions in a move that may also impact digital currency payments.

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EU Securities Watchdog: Too Early to Predict DLT Impact

A senior risk analyst for Europe’s securities markets watchdog has said it's too early to predict the regulatory impact of DLT.

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EU Watchdog: Blockchain Security Should Be Concern For Finance Firms

Financial firms need to be mindful of cybersecurity as they look to integrate blockchain, a top IT security agency for the European Union said.

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