Bitcoin Ban in Europe? EDPB Guidelines Could Outlaw BTC Over GDPR Conflict

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A major regulatory storm is brewing in Europe, and it could put Bitcoin users in legal jeopardy. A recent consultation by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) could potentially ban Bitcoin across Europe, according to Alexandre Statchtchenko, co-founder of French crypto exchange Paymium. Why Is the EDPB Targeting Bitcoin? The EDPB’s draft guidelines argue that …