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European regulators
Coverage of European regulators in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: ‘Cochlear implant for blindness’ debuts in Europe, could launch in U.S. in 2027
A retinal implant approved in Europe can partially restore vision for patients with age-related macular degeneration, potentially improving reading and road sign visibility. The device, developed by Science Corporation, may launch in the U.S. in 2027. CEO Max Hodak described it as a 'cochlear implant for vision.'
- European regulators issue guidance on peer-to-peer Lightning Network transactions
European regulators have released new guidance addressing peer-to-peer transactions on the Lightning Network, a Bitcoin layer-2 scaling solution. The guidance clarifies regulatory expectations for direct transaction settlements between users on this payment protocol.