Cyprus has signed to join European Blockchain Partnership
On 10th of April 2018, 21 Member States and Norway agreed to sign a Declaration creating the European Blockchain Partnership (EBP) and cooperate in the establishment of a European Blockchain…
CySEC partners with London university on blockchain project BARAC
INNOVATION HUB CySEC participates in the Blockchain Technology for Algorithmic Regulation and Compliance (BARAC) project, which is run by the University College London (UCL) Blockchain Technologies. It focuses on examining…
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (Cysec) explores blockchain technology
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (Cysec) has provided insights into its exploration of blockchain technology and hinted that live trials may already be in progress. Cysec is particularly interested…
Cyprus Blockchain Technologies (CBT) Thinktank establishment
Cyprus Blockchain Technologies (CyBT) Ltd. (Registration No. HE 370962) is a not-for-profit, independent ThinkTank. Its primary aim is to bring together individuals and entities involved in blockchain across various sectors…
Neo & Bee CEO Faces Fraud Allegations in Cyprus
Danny Brewster, the CEO of bitcoin services company Neo & Bee, faced fraud allegations in Cyprus when two customers filed official complaints claiming they had never received the bitcoins they…
University of Nicosia offers Master’s in Blockchain and Digital Currency
Since 2014, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) has been providing this degree, and starting in 2021, it is now available on campus. The inception of this program was driven by…
Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) has clarified that “Bitcoin is not illegal”
The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC), while expressing disapproval of digital currencies, has clarified that “Bitcoin is not illegal,” as reported by anonymous sources in the Cyprus Mail. However, the…
Cyprus University UNIC – First In The World To Accept Crypto For Tuition
The University of Nicosia (UNic), a prominent English language university in the Mediterranean region, is set to make history by becoming the first university worldwide to accept Bitcoin as payment…
Bank-like Portal “Neo” opens its branch in Cyprus
The first physical bitcoin deposit and financial services portal, known as Neo, has officially opened its flagship branch in Cyprus. This establishment, which operates as Neo’s banking division, aims to…