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Tiny San Marino Has Big Plans to Become a Top Blockchain Hub
In partnership with Polybius, San Marino wants to develop the infrastructure, the regulations and the technical expertise to become a blockchain powerhouse.
Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Startups Are Making Progress
Bitcoin Magazine's top cryptocurrency, blockchain and bitcoin stories from the week of April 14.
22 European Nations Come Together with Blockchain Partnership
The partnership “will be a vehicle for cooperation" to exchange experience and expertise in technical and regulatory fields and prepare for the launch of EU-wide blockchain applications.
European Commission Urges Nations to Embrace Blockchain Tech but Address Risks
Following a statement from by Valdis Dombrovskis, VP of the European Commission, it appears that the European Union is preparing to take steps toward regulating cryptocurrencies.
“Bitcoin Laundering” Study: Where Do Criminals Turn to Mask Illicit Cryptoassets?
A recent study (PDF) from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Center on Sanctions and Illicit Finance and blockchain analytics company Elliptic explored the...
EU State-By-State Regulation of Bitcoin, Digital Currencies: What Are the Implications?
The European Commission’s recent decision to delay new anti-money laundering legislation by six-months is the latest in a string of new developments impacting digital...
European Parliament Document Suggests Future of Democracy Linked to Blockchain-Enabled E-Voting
Regardless of one’s opinions about the outcome, the recent Brexit referendum in the U.K. should be considered a welcome example of direct democracy. In...
E.U. Representatives Clarify the Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Directive
Last month, the European Commission published a draft directive proposing to extend anti-money laundering (AML) regulation to both virtual currency exchange services and custodial wallet...
Dutch Bitcoin Companies Start Initiative to Adjust Proposed European Union AML-Directive
The European Commission published a draft directive last week proposing to amend existing anti-money laundering rules to include virtual currencies such as bitcoin. If adopted, exchanges...
New EU Directive May Impose Anti-Money Laundering Regulations on Bitcoin Wallet Providers
The European Commission published a new directive draft last week proposing to extend strict anti-money laundering (AML) regulation to both virtual currency exchange services...