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Stefan Berger, a key figure in the European Parliament’s digital euro discussions, has stepped aside to pave the way for progress without controversy. The man leading Parliament’s work on the digital euro, who became one of its biggest critics, has…
The Czech Republic Parliament reportedly passed a law that would exempt Bitcoin held for more than three years from capital tax gains, placing it on the same level as stocks. According to a video by Braiins mining’s Chief of Propaganda,…
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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund’s ethics council will reportedly conduct investigations into crypto and gambling firms listed in the fund’s portfolio, including Binance and Marathon Digital, over money laundering risks. According to an exclusive Reuters report, crypto firms are included among…
The future of offline digital euro payments hangs in the balance as the ECB struggles to secure agreements with smartphone manufacturers. The European Central Bank may drop offline digital euro payments if it can’t agree with smartphone makers on secure…
OKX expands its European footprint with a launch in Belgium, featuring free Euro deposits through a partnership with local payment provider Bancontact. Seychelles-headquartered crypto exchange OKX has launched its services in Belgium, offering spot trading, conversion, and a range of…
21Shares added four ETPs to its Europe offerings as crypto fund issuers flooded the region with more digital asset investment products.
Stablecoin startup Schuman Financial, backed by Nexo and Lightspeed Faction, unveiled EURØP, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin. A quiet shift in Europe‘s financial landscape is emerging as blockchain technology and regulatory clarity converge to reshape how euros move on-chain. Schuman Financial,…
The European Central Bank is urging faster action on the digital euro as legislative delays risk hindering progress amid growing global competition. The digital euro project is facing delays in the European Union, with the European Central Bank urging faster…
A Norwegian task force has advised against the immediate adoption of a central bank digital currency. A Norwegian advisory committee has recommended against the immediate adoption of a state-controlled digital currency, Bloomberg reported, citing the committee’s findings submitted to Finance…
The UK still has much to offer for digital asset investors, but time is not on the UK’s side, especially after Trump’s win in the US elections.
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Revolut X, a stand-alone crypto exchange launched by neobank Revolut, is now available for customers across 30 new European countries. London-based fintech giant Revolut is expanding its standalone crypto exchange Revolut X across dozens of new countries in the European…
A recent research report by Coincub and Blockpit highlights how varying tax policies, from zero taxes in the UAE to high rates in the U.S., shape crypto investment strategies. The crypto taxation landscape varies widely across the globe, as revealed…
Eastern Europe sees growth in crypto usage as institutional and grassroots adoption rise in Ukraine and Russia, fueled by large transactions and retail use amid regional instability. Crypto adoption is accelerating across Eastern Europe, led by robust institutional and grassroots…
Launching a token: From understanding how tokens are classified to ensuring proper KYC/AML compliance.
Central, Northern, and Western Europe made up 22% of global crypto volume between July 2023 and June this year, according to Chainalysis. Central, Northern, and Western Europe has emerged as the second-largest crypto economy globally, receiving $987.25 billion in on-chain…
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Norway’s Central Bank, Norges Bank, will make a decision regarding whether or not it will introduce a digital currency next year, says Deputy Central Bank Governor Pal Longva. In an interview with Bloomberg on Oct. 22, Norges’ Deputy Central Bank…