European Union — page 2

European Central Bank’s Lagarde highlights AI’s role in capital markets

Lagarde's push for integrated EU capital markets could unlock significant investment potential, reshaping Europe's role in the AI landscape.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept

BIS warns EU banker bonus cap may increase risk instead of reducing it

The EU's banker bonus cap may inadvertently heighten systemic risk and operational rigidity, prompting a reevaluation of its effectiveness.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept

EU finance commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque backs cross-border banking mergers, says consolidation is overdue

Cross-border banking mergers could enhance EU banks' global competitiveness, addressing fragmentation and fostering a unified financial market.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept

Germany plans economic-security measures to protect industries from China

Germany's economic-security measures could reshape EU-China trade dynamics, influencing global supply chains and investment strategies.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept

EU mandates 24-hour reporting for crypto wallet vulnerabilities under Cyber Resilience Act

The EU's stringent reporting rules could drive significant investment in threat intelligence and reshape industry communication on security issues.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept

EU cyber rules put crypto wallet makers on 24-hour reporting clock

Crypto wallet providers must submit an early vulnerability report within 24 hours and a full notification within 72 hours of exploits, or risk administrative fines of as much as $17.3 million.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai14 Sept

Margrethe Vestager calls for balanced EU AI funding model to close compute gap with US and China

Europe's AI funding strategy aims to boost competitiveness and sovereignty, reducing reliance on US and China by enhancing infrastructure.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept

Latvian PM urges EU unity against Russian hybrid threats amid ongoing tensions

EU unity against hybrid threats may deter Russian advances, emphasizing strategic resilience over direct military confrontation.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez14 Sept

Europe launches consolidated tape to unify stock market data across 130 venues

The unified data feed could enhance transparency, boost retail participation, and potentially increase investment flows into EU equities.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team14 Sept

Canada boosts Ukraine financial aid to strengthen EU ties: FT

Canada's financial aid to Ukraine underscores a strategic commitment to EU relations and long-term support for Ukraine's integration and stability.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez13 Sept

EU suggests treating Israeli settlements like Crimea, calls for trade ban

The EU's stance could shift international dynamics, potentially increasing pressure for Palestinian statehood recognition and affecting global diplomacy.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez13 Sept

Banco Santander, BNP Paribas, Barclays push for faster EU banking reforms

Accelerated EU banking reforms could enhance financial integration, boost investment, and improve competitiveness against global counterparts.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team11 Sept

EU Regulator Says Prediction Markets Are 'Rife With Inside Trading'

ESMA also asks why Kalshi and Polymarket block some EU countries but not others, and notes VPNs get around the blocks.

Decrypt•Decrypt Agent11 Sept

Broadcom faces EU scrutiny over VMware licensing changes that hiked prices up to 1,500%

The EU's scrutiny of Broadcom's practices could reshape regulatory approaches to tech mergers, impacting future market dynamics and competition.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team11 Sept

ESMA says major prediction platforms lack EU authorization, questions Polymarket and Kalshi’s partial geo-blocks

ESMA says major prediction platforms lack EU authorization, while questioning Polymarket and Kalshi's geographic restrictions.

The Block•Brian Danga11 Sept

Banca d’Italia Tightens Crypto Screening to Enforce EU Sanctions

Banca d’Italia has issued a communication to payment service providers and crypto asset service providers (CASPs), reinforcing the need for continued screening of financial transactions using travel rule-related procedures, stressing that there are no minimum amounts for these checks. Italy Highlights ‘No Minimum’ Exception for Sanctions Screening on Crypto Transactions The European Union (EU) is […]

Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko10 Sept

ESMA warns growing crypto ties could amplify risks to traditional finance

The EU securities regulator flagged tokenized equities, DeFi exploits and prediction markets as areas where growing crypto ties could pose risks to the broader financial system.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar10 Sept

UK House of Lords backs mandatory digital asset strategy

The UK's strategic shift in digital assets could enhance global competitiveness, aligning with evolving US and EU regulatory landscapes.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team10 Sept

Europe’s top regulator questions Polymarket, Kalshi’s EU access

ESMA classifies prediction market contracts as derivatives, triggering the EU's binary options ban and threatening Polymarket and Kalshi's

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team10 Sept

Europe’s top regulator questions Polymarket and Kalshi’s EU access, warns of authorization gaps

CoinDesk•Olivier Acuna10 Sept