X complies with EU data laws, stops AI chatbot data collection

X has resolved its legal battle with the European Data Protection Commission by agreeing to halt AI data collection practices and erase user data.

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Siemens 300 million digital bond on SWIAT blockchain settled in minutes

Siemens issued a €300 million digital bond on SWIAT’s blockchain platform. The bond settled in minutes, a significant improvement from Siemens’ previous bond. Major German banks participated, showcasing growing interest in blockchain assets. Germany’s tech giant Siemens has issued a €300 million digital bond, its second blockchain-based bond. The bond, issued under Germany’s Electronic Securities Act […]

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New regulators are set to define Europe's crypto policies

The European Parliament is set to establish a new European Commission, and it will determine the next five years of crypto policy for the European Union.

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Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpeles to launch EllipX crypto exchange

Mark Karpeles to launch EllipX crypto exchange in Europe. EllipX will comply with EU MiCA regulations, offering a crypto-only platform at launch. Former Mt. Gox users will get a 50% trading fee discount tied to NFTs as a goodwill gesture. Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox exchange, is set to launch […]

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Relais Bitcoin Mission: Bringing Europeans the Orange Coin Despite the Red Tape

Relai co-founder and CEO Julian Liniger wants to onboard as many EU and UK citizens as possible to Bitcoin, even if that means having to jump through regulatory hoops.

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Robinhood, Revolut eye entry into stablecoin market Report

Both Robinhood and Revolut are reportedly considering issuing their own stablecoins as the industry continues to expand.

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Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing

Kosovos Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies.

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SC Ventures invests in One Trading for EU crypto perpetual futures

Standard Chartereds venture capital arm gets a toehold in Europe with its investment in the EUs only MiFID II-compliant crypto platform. 

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Circle predicts stablecoins will become mainstream global payment method

Stablecoin issuer Circle expects internet payment firms and other financial services companies will attempt to enter or expand in the space.

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Telefónica partners Privado ID to drive digital identities adoption across EU

Privado ID’s partnership with Telefonica Tech is aimed at accelerating adoption of privacy-focused and compliant digital identities for users in the European Union. The collaboration comes as the EU prepares for elDAS2, a key regulation on digital identity. Telefonica Tech, the digital business arm of Spanish telecom giant Telefónica Group, is collaborating with Privado ID […]

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Tech firms pen letter to EU requesting more time to comply with AI Act

Tech companies release a joint letter requesting more time from the EU to comply with AI Act requirements, citing challenges due to the summer recess.

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EU watchdog sues Elon Musks X over alleged AI data violations

As recently as July 25, the DPC seemed to believe the matter would be resolved without court actions.

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Bitstamp helps Stripe scale crypto purchases in the EU

Bitstamp entered a partnership to support Stripes crypto on-ramp solution in Europe a few months after Robinhood announced its $200 million acquisition of the exchange.

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Stripe partners with Bitstamp to bolster crypto purchases for EU users

Stripe and Bitstamp have partnered to make Bitcoin and crypto buying accessible to more users in Europe. Bitstamp will provide fiat-to-crypto conversion support for Stripe. Bitstamp has also partnered with Web3 platform Kryptos to help simplify crypto taxes for customers. Stripe, a leading payments platform that was launched by Irish entrepreneurs Patrick Collison and John […]

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Europe's Fourth Largest Investment Manager Discloses $500M in Spot Bitcoin ETFs Amid Market Volatility

The firm reported owning large amounts of BlackRock and Fidelity's Bitcoin ETFs.

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Has Telegram violated EU laws, and why has its founder been charged in France?

As Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov is now released on a $5.6 million bail, France, as an EU member state, continues working on the case.

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Iota completes EU blockchain pre-commercial phase

Iota completes the final phase of the European Blockchain PCP, setting the stage for scalable, sustainable and secure blockchain infrastructure across the European Union.

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EU AI rules stifle innovation, Meta and Spotify CEOs warn

Zuckerberg and Eks concerns highlight the need for balanced regulation of emerging technologies.

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IOTA Completes Final Phase of European Blockchain PCP Initiative

IOTA successfully concludes the European Blockchain PCP, developing scalable and sustainable blockchain solutions for Europe. (Read More)

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EU MiCA implementation a pivotal moment for crypto regulations Compliance exec

The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation.

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