Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 
16 Mar Industry & Finance

Crypto regulation passes in Parliament, but amendment addressing environmental concerns is rejected 

MEPs just voted through the very first European-level legislation on cryptocurrency regulation. But divisions remain when it comes to regulating crypto’s environmental impact
by Inbar Preiss
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