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Europe Crypto Regulations

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Bitcoin (BTC)
UK Tax Authority to Access Crypto Wallets and Seize Bitcoin for Missing Payments

The authority can already take money out of bank accounts; wallets might be next.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Binance News
Why Binance Is Betting on UK Base as U.S. Drives Crypto Away

Binance is backing the UK's regulatory framework and wants to be a part of it.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Binance News
Polygon and Others Respond to UK HM Treasury’s Crypto Regulations Consultation

Polygon Labs responded by saying that it’s “broadly supportive” of the proposals set in the consultation.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Ripple-Friendly FCA Aims to Work with Crypto Firms to Build Regulations

The FCA has said that Ripple and XRP have ‘non-security attributes.'
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
The EU Parliament Approves MiCA – Here’s What It Means for the Crypto Industry

The EU parliament finally approves MiCA, but the crypto industry still has a lot of work to do.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Polygon (MATIC)
Polygon Wants EU to Amend Data Act to ‘Protect’ Smart Contracts

Polygon Labs offered its thoughts on the Data Act in an open letter to EU lawmakers.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Crypto Bans Don’t Stop the Darknet Drug Trade: EU Report

Despite efforts to ban crypto, a recent EU report shows that drug trade on the darknet remains resilient.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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NFTs
France’s Metaverse Experts Seek Alternative “French Strategy”

The French Government is seeking public input on the metaverse to shape its strategy and build alternatives.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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CBDCs
Ripple to Develop CBDC with Central Bank of Montenegro

Central Bank of Montenegro partners with Ripple to develop Montenegrin digital currency strategy and pilot program.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Are UK Banks and Policy Makers Fighting Rishi Sunak’s Crypto Hub Dreams?

A Barclays exec says she believes UK policy makers were waiting for crypto to "die".

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Exchanges
FTX’s European Crypto Clients on Track to Recover Funds with New Domain

FTX Europe was only in operation for eight months.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
Exchanges
Meet Lama: A Simple and Trusted European Crypto Exchange

Lama is a regulated crypto exchange platform that combines traditional banking services with cryptocurrency and DeFi integration for individuals and
. Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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NFTs
Royal Mint NFT Plans Suspended as UK Continues Web3 Backtrack

The UK is canceling its NFT project.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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CBDCs
Ripple & DEA Unveil White Paper on CBDCs & Privacy

Digital Euro Association releases whitepaper on the importance of privacy and its impact on CBDC adoption and implementation.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Binance News
Binance to Set Up “Web3 Outpost” in Crypto-Friendly Georgia

Binance has chosen Georgia to establish a blockchain hub due to the country's high level of crypto adoption.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
LVMH: “Web 3.0 Ideology” Is Hurting Adoption – Paris Blockchain Week

LVMH suggests that decentralization ideology hinders the adoption of Web 3.0.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
Not So Immutable? EU Passes Bill Requiring Smart Contracts to Have Kill Switch

Industry experts said that the bill raises a lot of fundamental questions.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Binance News
Binance Blocks Russians from Trading EUR and USD, Bans Ruble in P2P

Binance’s special removal operation comes in compliance with the 10th sanction package enforced by the European Union.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Exchanges
U.S. Banking Collapse: Crypto to Be Served by HSBC, Santander & Deutsche Bank in Europe

Although receptive to crypto companies, the European banks say there would be restrictions.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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Regulations
EU Intends to Implement Crypto Capital Banking Regulations by 2025

The Basel Committee of Banking Regulators has set a January 2025 deadline for implementing new capital requirements for banks.
by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
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