Europe Archive

Cryptocurrency exchange B2BX has received regulatory approval from the Estonian financial watchdog to operate as a completely regulated crypto exchange

A survey commissioned by crypto firm Luno has found that the level of ownership and familiarity with cryptocurrencies was higher in Malaysia, Indonesia and South Africa …

New Europe-focused crypto custodial service has applied for custodial license in Malta, claims to be compliant with initial local requirements

Cyprus has collaborated with blockchain startups VeChain and CREAM through its national investment partner Invest Cyprus for blockchain development in the country

China’s largest cloud service provider Alibaba Cloud is expanding its enterprise-targeting Blockchain-as-a-Service offering outside China

The Financial Action Task Force has introduced changes to its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing rules covering digital currency-related firms

The UK-based industry body RFI Foundation to develop a blockchain tool to track firms’ sustainable commitments and identify those who do not comply with ethical credentials

Coinbase has opened a new office in tech-friendly Dublin, which will serve as a “plan B” for when the U.K. leaves the European Union

The ESMA is assessing ICOs to see how they comply with the existing securities regulations on a “case-by-case” basis

The British telecoms regulator has received a £700,000 grant to explore how blockchain technology can improve telephone number management

Blockchain can help refugees get more transparent and generous financial aid, preserve their documents and streamline application processes — with no human mistakes involved

The World Economic Forum has outlined more than 65 blockchain use cases for environmental protection in a recent report