Italian regulators investigate online AI data scraping
The Italian Data Protection Authority has launched a “fact-finding” probe into the security practices of public and private websites to prevent AI data scraping. Go to Source
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Belgium seeks to reboot the EU blockchain infrastructure project
The country’s government plans to accelerate the development of a European blockchain infrastructure during its presidency of the EU Council. Go to Source
German Parliament member ’staunch opponent’ of digital Euro, all in on Bitcoin
EU lawmakers are anticipating the arrival of the digital euro, though German politician Joana Cotar is pushing back against the currency and fighting in favor of Bitcoin. Go to Source
EU backs Data Act with clause to shut off smart contracts
The Act, inclusive of a clause necessitating “kill switches” on smart contracts, only now needs approval from the European Council to pass into law. Go to Source
EU banking watchdog proposes liquidity rules for stablecoin issuers
The proposed guidelines are currently in the public consultation phase for the next three months, and if approved, it will come into effect starting in June 2024. Go to Source
Survey: 65% of Spaniards aren’t interested in using digital euro
The country’s population doesn’t demonstrate as high a confidence level in the European Central Bank’s digital currency project as the government does, according to the survey. Go to Source
Spain to implement MiCA six months ahead of July 2026 deadline
The country said EU crypto rules will come into force in December 2025, ahead of the general deadline for implementing MiCA for all 27 member-states of the EU. Go to Source
G7 countries to launch AI code of conduct: Report
The Group of Seven (G7) countries will agree on a voluntary AI code of conduct for companies developing AI to reference for mitigating risks and benefits of the technology. Go to Source
How major German firms like Mercedes and Lufthansa are using NFTs
German brands embrace NFTs, exploring new ways to engage with customers and build brand loyalty. Go to Source
Bank of Spain embraces ‘digital euro,’ explains its benefits
The digital euro will make electronic payments a vital piece of the financial system, the statement claims. Go to Source
