The 254 million euro European Defense Industrial Development Program is offering a series of grants for successful proposals from blockchain developers
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World Federation of Exchanges Says Crypto Terminology Needs Clarity
A trade association of major global exchanges calls for clarity regarding crypto terms in a recent response report
European Financial Institutions to Launch Blockchain Investment Platform
European financial institutions including the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and Credit Suisse have launched an Ethereum-powered investment fund platform
French Regulators Propose a European Regulatory Sandbox for Security Tokens
French regulators have suggested creating a regulatory sandbox for businesses to experiment with security tokens
Paris Blockchain Week Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
The French government’s prohibition on large gatherings amid the coronavirus outbreak has lead organizers of the Paris Blockchain Week Summit to reschedule
Unity in Europe — DGen’s Conclusion to Fueling Blockchain Innovation
Fragmented regulatory framework is the main obstacle for the flourishing blockchain industry in Europe
EU Securities Regulator Flags Risks of Big Tech’s Entry Into Financial Services
The ESMA, the EU’s financial governing body, noted several risks of big tech companies entering the financial space as part of a 2020 report
UK Financial Watchdog Seeks Cryptocurrency Expert to Address EU Regulations
The United Kingdom’s financial regulator, the FCA, is looking to hire a cryptocurrency specialist
Major Central Banks to Discuss Digital Currencies Amid IMF Conference
Six major central banks will reportedly discuss digital currencies in April during an International Monetary Fund conference
LocalBitcoins Quietly Suspends Accounts in Multiple Regions Without Notice
Finnish LocalBitcoins silently suspends user accounts in multiple countries, reportedly citing an “enhanced due diligence process” initiated by the EU’s 5AMLD