“The use of cryptoassets to circumvent economic sanctions is a criminal offence,” said U.K. regulators.
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With plans for a new watchdog, experts say the EU could take a more hardline position on digital assets.
Read moreInflation spikes in Europe: What do Bitcoiners, politicians and financial experts think?
Bitcoin‘s role as an inflation hedge is popular, with one expert stating that ”you don‘t need Bitcoin until you do.”
Read moreEU Targets Crypto Assets in Widened Sanctions Against Russia, Belarus
The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically
Read moreSanctions on Russia and Belarus will include crypto — European Commission
The expansion of sanctions follows the commission announcing in February that it would be removing several Russian banks from the SWIFT cross-border payment network.
Read moreEurope’s MiCA Crypto Rules Submitted, ECON Committee to Vote in Mid-March
The European Union’s regulatory proposal for crypto markets, MiCA, has been filed with the European Parliament. The latest version of the draft framework does not
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