EU lawmakers seek to include crypto in upcoming anti-corruption plan

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Members of the European Parliament have called for crypto-assets to be covered in the EU's anti-corruption agenda, as the European Commission prepares to adopt its first strategy before the end of 2026.

Members of the European Parliament have formally called for the inclusion of cryptocurrency within the European Union's anti-corruption agenda, according to Cointelegraph. Lawmakers stated that the European Commission's inaugural anti-corruption framework should tackle risks connected to crypto-assets, digital tools, and opaque ownership structures, while also advocating for stronger asset recovery mechanisms. The European Commission has announced plans to adopt this first anti-corruption strategy before the end of 2026.