Libra to Be at the Center of the EU’s New Crypto Regulations

Libra will be the focus of the cryptocurrency regulatory framework planned by the European Union’s finance commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis.

“Common Approach” Needed, Says Commission VP

The former Latvian Prime Minister has been the Vice President of the European Commission since 2014 and said in his bid to be reappointed that the EU needs to take a unified approach to regulating cryptocurrencies. “[…] we must address risks such as unfair competition, cybersecurity, and threats to financial stability. For instance, Europe needs a common approach on crypto-assets, such as Libra. I intend to propose new legislation on this,”  …