The state of crypto in Western Europe: Swiss powerhouse and French unicorns
From taxes and legislation to the local startups and professional associations — all you need to know about blockchain and crypto in Western Europe. Despite the turbulence that broke out in the crypto market this summer, there is an important long-term marker that should be considered in any complex assessment — the combination of adoption and regulation. The latest report by EUBlockchain Observatory, named “EU Blockchain Ecosystem Developments,” tries to measure this combination within the European Union, combining the data on each and every member country from Portugal to Slovakia. As....
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