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Paxos is looking to expand its presence in the European Union through a new deal for Finland-licensed e-money platform Membrane Finance. Paxos, which issues stablecoins such as Pax Dollar, PayPal USD (PYUSD), and Pax Gold (PAXG), disclosed the potential deal…
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Gemini has officially launched operations in France, marking its next phase of European expansion. After registering as a Virtual Asset Service Provider earlier this year, the company is tapping into France’s growing crypto ecosystem and regulatory support. The move allows…
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Dutch fintech firm Quantoz to roll out MiCAR-compliant stablecoins pegged to the euro and U.S. dollar in a bid to facilitate payments and transfers across markets. Quantoz Payments, a Netherlands-headquartered payment tech firm, plans to debut two MiCAR-compliant stablecoins —…
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Crypto exchange Bitrue has received approval as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Lithuania, enabling it to offer crypto exchange and custody services. Singapore-based crypto exchange’s Lithuanian branch has been granted approval as a Virtual Asset Service Provider, allowing the…
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Launching a token: From understanding how tokens are classified to ensuring proper KYC/AML compliance.
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MiCA will finally give crypto firms in Europe clear rules of the road to follow — but it could potentially threaten the dominance of the world’s biggest stablecoin issuer. December 30 is shaping up to be a big day in…
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The third quarter of 2024 saw a surge in stablecoin use and adoption, according to Coinbase’s 4th Quarter Guide to Crypto Markets report with Glassnode. Stablecoins hit an all-time high market capitalization of nearly $170 billion in Q3 2024, according…
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Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to delist unauthorized stablecoins from its European branch by year-end, in response to incoming MiCA regulations. U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will remove all non-compliant stablecoins from its European exchange by the end of this year,…
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Monero is showing early signs of recovery, posting a 5% gain in the past 24 hours and emerging as one of the market’s top performers. At the time of writing, Monero (XMR) was trading at $146.63, with a market cap…
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Kraken has acquired Coin Meester B.V. (BCM), one of the Netherlands’ longest-standing crypto broker firms, as part of its European growth strategy. This move significantly strengthened Kraken’s position in the Dutch market and gave it registered Virtual Asset Service Provider…
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The MiCA Crypto Alliance launched today with key blockchain players Ripple, Hedera, and Aptos Foundation joining as founding members. Backed by the DLT Science Foundation, this alliance aims to help crypto firms navigate new regulations in the European Union more…
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The ongoing efforts to clarify and enhance the regulatory environment are paving the way for broader adoption and integration of crypto into daily life.
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Stablecoin infrastructure startup WSPN has secured $30 million in a seed round to boost its stablecoin adoption mission. Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network — also known as WSPN — has attracted $30 million in seed funding to double down on its…
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino believes MiCA’s latest regulatory move puts banking systems and the use of stablecoins in the EU at a “systemic risk.” In a recent interview with Cointelegraph, Ardoino shared his concerns about a passed MiCA regulation that…
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While challenging to implement, the FATF’s Travel Rule is a crucial step towards greater transparency and security in the crypto space.
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The Bybit crypto exchange is shutting down its services for users in France, citing regulatory developments as the reason behind the move. Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume, has announced it will cease its services…
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