European Union to Consult Specialists on Digital Euro

European Union to Consult Specialists on Digital Euro

The European Union is soliciting opinions from financial services specialists on the prospective adoption of a digital euro including international payments, privacy, and the influence on financial stability. The European Union’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and Capital Markets Union announced on Tuesday that it would be preparing an assessment of the central bank’s […]

European Union Parliament Passes Bill Amidst Industry Criticism

European Union Parliament Passes Bill Amidst Industry Criticism

Today, the European Union Lawmakers voted in support of the contentious measure to make anonymous crypto transactions illegal.  A move the sector has criticized as stifling innovation and invading privacy. According to report, more than 90 lawmakers voted in favor of the idea. The plans aim to expand anti-money laundering (AML) laws to the crypto […]