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The EU’s Updated AML Regulations Forced Bottle Pay to Shut Down. Who’s Next?

Following adoption of 5AMLD in the EU, Lightning Network service Bottle Pay shuts down. What precedent does this set for other Bitcoin businesses?

Incoming European Central Bank President Is Open to Cryptocurrencies

European Central Bank presidential nominee Christine Lagarde appears open to cryptocurrency and aware of its potential for social good.

Dutch Central Bank to Supervise Crypto Companies

De Nederlandsche Bank, the Dutch central bank, has announced that local cryptocurrency firms will soon come under its direct supervision.

Op Ed: Portugal Clarified Its Bitcoin Tax Code; Other Nations Should Take Note

“At the very least, the IRS should heed Portugal’s prudent policy and treat cryptocurrency transactions like typical currency transfers.”

bitFlyer Launches Simplified Bitcoin Trading Service in the EU

The European division of the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange has introduced “bitFlyer Buy/Sell,” a three-step trading platform.

EU Calls Crypto Market ‘Anticompetitive,’ Says Central Bank Coin Would Help

In a wider report on competition in fintech, an EU department lamented bitcoin’s cryptocurrency market share.

Survey: U.K. Crypto Companies Must Bank Abroad

According to research from CryptoUK, nearly three-quarters of crypto companies in the United Kingdom are forced to open foreign bank accounts.

Spanish Officials: AML Regulations Lack Bitcoin ATM Guidelines

Due to a lack of crypto-specific regulations in European laws, Spanish officials say it's hard to prove links between bitcoin ATMs and laundered funds.

Europol Launches Global Campaign Against Dark Web Vendors, Buyers

Europol announced an ongoing partnership with international law enforcement from to target buyers and sellers of illegal items on the dark web.

“Eating Their Lunch:” Blockchain Upstarts Challenge Investment Banks

Currently for large issuers, it’s a given that you simply have to use investment banks. But assuming regulatory compliance, it doesn’t need to be this way.
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