UK university researchers find that private blockchains with a sufficient level of centralization could comply with recent EU privacy rules. Private blockchains, such as interbanking platforms set to share information on customers, could be compatible with new E.U. privacy rules, according to research published Nov. 6. The study was conducted by Queen Mary University of […]
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The regulation of cryptocurrencies continues to be a talking point as governments and institutions look for clarity in the space. Regulation has been a major talking point in the cryptocurrency sphere in 2018 – mainly due to the monumental crypto-craze in 2017. This has come to the fore in Europe, after the Financial Action Task […]
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A Swedish man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison after sending a bomb to employees of the Cryptopay Bitcoin wallet, debit card service, and exchange platform. A Swedish court has sentenced a man to six and a half years in prison after he sent a “potentially lethal homemade bomb” to a […]
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sponsored A blockchain platform which aims to improve flight safety upgrades its app for pilots and engages in “intensive interactions” with aviation authorities around the world. A fledgling blockchain-based company which aims to improve flight safety is gearing up to launch an upgraded version of its app for pilots – software that has been designed […]
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A dedicated focus group says that Israel’s central bank should “continue examining the field” prior to making a firm commitment in releasing a digital currency. An Israeli study group exploring digital currency options has recommended that the country’s central bank not issue its own token, a press release confirmed Nov. 6. The interdepartmental team, set […]
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Maltese politician and member of EP Roberta Metsola claimed that decentralization powered by blockchain “provides more security.” Maltese politician and a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Roberta Metsola claimed that decentralization powered by blockchain “provides more security,” Cointelegraph learned during her speech at the Malta Blockchain Summit on Friday, Nov. 2. Addressing the summit, […]
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Japan’s central bank doesn’t want a CBDC. What about others? On October 20, The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) deputy governor, Masayoshi Amamiya, repeated his negative stance towards central bank-issued digital currencies (CBDC), claiming that such digital currencies are unlikely to improve the existing monetary systems. The concept of CBDC, or national cryptocurrencies, has attracted many […]
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Plans announced by Spain’s finance minister last week would subject all Spanish citizens to obligatory reporting of their crypto wealth. Cryptocurrency investors governed by Spain could face mandatory reporting of their holdings for tax purposes under a new draft law the government approved Friday, Oct. 19, local daily news network ABC reports. Unveiled at a […]
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The European Commission announced Wednesday (October 10) that it plans to provide European Union states with guidelines for handling national schemes to sell passports and residency permits to wealthy foreigners. Reuters, citing the European Commission, reported that the move comes as lawmakers and those running for office have been raising concerns about money laundering. Reuters […]
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Google is readying an appeal of the European Union’s record €4.34bn fine, which it was slapped with in July over its Android mobile operating system. According to the Financial Times, Google has until Wednesday (October 10) to file an appeal with the European Court of Justice against the European Union decision which was meted out […]
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