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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…
Robinhood Crypto has added support for Solana crypto transfers for users in the European Union, according to an announcement. The platform announced on Oct. 21 that its customers in the EU can now transfer Solana (SOL) and earn a 1%…
Asset manager VanEck has announced that its Solana exchange-traded note available to investors in Europe now includes staking. Staking for VanEck’s Solana (SOL) ETN for the European market, VSOL, which currently holds $73 million in assets under management, will be…
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Singapore-based blockchain infrastructure startup Marketnode has secured funding from European clearinghouse giant Euroclear to expand services in the Asia-Pacific region. Marketnode, a blockchain infrastructure startup based in Singapore, has announced a strategic investment from European clearinghouse Euroclear, aimed at expanding…
The EU’s markets watchdog is reportedly set to call for mandatory external audits of crypto companies’ cyber defenses to enhance consumer protection amid rising security breaches. The European Securities and Markets Authority is said to be gearing up to advocate…
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Boerse Stuttgart Digital has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance its crypto infrastructure, enabling European financial institutions to scale their offerings. Boerse Stuttgart Digital, a German crypto infrastructure hub powered by Boerse Stuttgart Group, has entered into a partnership…
The OSCE’s recent workshop brought together regulators from Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia to address the urgent need for crypto regulations in the face of rising financial risks. Eastern Europe is doubling down on regulatory measures for crypto exchanges as the…
Worldcoin is shifting its focus from Europe to Asia, seeking markets more receptive to its biometric technology. Worldcoin, the crypto biometrics initiative co-founded by Sam Altman, is shifting its focus from Europe to Asia in search of markets that are…
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