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European Council Approves AI Act, Says It Sets Global Standard

European Council Approves AI Act, Says It Sets Global Standard
European Council Approves AI Act, Says It Sets Global Standard
May 21, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

The European Council (EC) has approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, saying this law is the first of its kind in the world and may set a global...

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EU Makes Instant Payments the Law of the Land
EU Makes Instant Payments the Law of the Land
February 26, 2024  |  Faster Payments

Making instant payments in the European Union (EU) just became much easier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Europe Plans Authority to Fight Money Laundering and Terror Financing
Europe Plans Authority to Fight Money Laundering and Terror Financing
December 13, 2023  |  AML

Officials in Europe are launching an authority to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Report: European Parliament Delays Vote on MiCA 
Report: European Parliament Delays Vote on MiCA 
November 04, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) legislation looks set to be delayed by several months, with plans for the European Parliament to vote on...

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Europe Stamps Digital Services Act With Final Approval
Europe Stamps Digital Services Act With Final Approval
October 04, 2022  |  Regulation

The European Council has officially approved legislation that aims to ensure a safer and more transparent online environment with greater accountability and protection. Get the...

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EU Lawmakers to Vote on Tougher Crypto Transaction Requirements 
EU Lawmakers to Vote on Tougher Crypto Transaction Requirements 
March 31, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Today, European lawmakers will vote on a proposal for a “regulation on information accompanying transfer of fund and certain crypto assets” (the so called “travel...

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Big Tech Firms Have 6 Months Before New EU Competition Rules Kick In 
Big Tech Firms Have 6 Months Before New EU Competition Rules Kick In 
March 25, 2022  |  Regulation

The Council and the European Parliament on March 24 reached a provisional political agreement on the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Final technical work will be...

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EU Proposes Tougher Stance On Foreign Investments
EU Proposes Tougher Stance On Foreign Investments
May 29, 2018  |  Europe

In response to an increase of Chinese acquisitions of European rivals, the European Parliament’s international trade committee has approved a proposal calling for greater scrutiny...

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