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MiCA rules, cross-border policy, stablecoins, and how EU regulation steers the regional crypto market.

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Bitcoin.org blocks users from downloading Bitcoin Core amidst legal case

Bitcoin.org blocks users from downloading Bitcoin Core amidst legal case

Anonymous admin forced to shut down the Bitcoin white paper and Bitcoin Core software in the UK.

Algorand (ALGO) is all set to get institutional custodian support via Copper

Algorand (ALGO) is all set to get institutional custodian support via Copper

Uk-based Copper is set to provide crypto custodial support for Algorand blockchain

Techstars signs on Alphabit and Launchpool to start a crypto ‘accelerator’ in London

Techstars signs on Alphabit and Launchpool to start a crypto ‘accelerator’ in London

Two new partnerships see the venture capital firm launch its accelerator program in the British tech and finance hub.

U.K. rules in favor of Craig Wright in Bitcoin.org whitepaper case

U.K. rules in favor of Craig Wright in Bitcoin.org whitepaper case

London’s High Court sided with Craig Wright in a legal dispute this time around—but the judge simply had no other options.

UK mainstream media guilty of misleading on Binance “crypto ban”

UK mainstream media guilty of misleading on Binance “crypto ban”

Panic spreads over the assumption Binance is no longer available in the U.K.

Central Bank of Portugal awards first licenses to local crypto exchanges

Central Bank of Portugal awards first licenses to local crypto exchanges

The ‘crypto-friendly’ country made moves with regards to regulating the local Bitcoin scene.

Dutch economic advisor calls for a Bitcoin ban

Dutch economic advisor calls for a Bitcoin ban

The advisor stated Bitcoin had no ‘intrinsic value’ and that stamping it out of the economy would be a good move.

Swiss committee proposes banks hold a dollar for every dollar in Bitcoin exposure

Swiss committee proposes banks hold a dollar for every dollar in Bitcoin exposure

Banks will face the most strenuous requirements if they wish to be exposed to cryptocurrencies.

U.K. authorities say crypto firms ‘fall short’ of AML rules

U.K. authorities say crypto firms ‘fall short’ of AML rules

As global standards on areas such as anti-money laundering emerge, numerous businesses are backing out of failing to comply with regulation.

Standard Chartered unit to offer crypto trading services in UK and Europe

Adoption 5 years ago

Irish Central Bank official says cryptos like Bitcoin are a ‘great concern’

Regulation 5 years ago

Police drone finds illegal Bitcoin mine while searching for weed farm

Crime 5 years ago

UK bans Luno’s ‘time to buy Bitcoin’ ads, calls them “irresponsible”

Regulation 5 years ago