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Tokenization as a funding backdoor for European founders | Opinion
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Tokenization as a funding backdoor for European founders | Opinion

The tech, often considered a ‘magic wand’ for European businesses raising funds, is hindered by rigid regulation
XION achieves MiCA milestone as first regulated layer 1 blockchain
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XION achieves MiCA milestone as first regulated layer 1 blockchain

XION, a layer 1 blockchain backed by Circle and Multicoin, becomes the first mainnet platform to comply with European Union regulations. The walletless blockchain, focused on bridging web2 and web3, announced the milestone in a press release shared with crypto.news…
EU top-level official says the US stablecoins challenge the EU financial stability, names the remedy
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EU top-level official says the US stablecoins challenge the EU financial stability, names the remedy

On Mar. 10, 2025, European Stability Mechanism managing director Pierre Gramegna expressed his concerns regarding the potential harm of the U.S. government’s pro-crypto course and USD-denominated stablecoins to the EU’sEU’s financial stability and sovereignty.  Gramegna’s recent commentaries concerning the U.S.…
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Report: European watchdogs investigating OKX’s Web3 service over Bybit heist
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Report: European watchdogs investigating OKX’s Web3 service over Bybit heist

European regulators are reportedly investigating crypto exchange OKX after hackers allegedly used it to launder proceeds from a nearly $1.5 billion heist on Bybit. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX is under investigation by European regulators after hackers allegedly used its platform to…
Deutsche Boerse-backed Clearstream to offer custody for Bitcoin, Ethereum
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Deutsche Boerse-backed Clearstream to offer custody for Bitcoin, Ethereum

Clearstream plans to offer Bitcoin and Ether custody and settlement services to its 2,500 institutional clients starting April. Clearstream, the central securities depository arm of Deutsche Börse Group, will launch cryptocurrency custody and settlement services for institutional clients starting April,…
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EU sanctions Russia’s crypto exchange Garantex over its ties to blacklisted banks
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EU sanctions Russia’s crypto exchange Garantex over its ties to blacklisted banks

The European Union has rolled out a new round of sanctions, adding crypto exchange Garantex, which was already blacklisted by the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC. The European Union has added Russian crypto exchange Garantex to its sanctions list as part of…
OKX expands services across 28 EEA nations with MiCA license
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OKX expands services across 28 EEA nations with MiCA license

OKX has officially entered the European markets by expanding its services to include 28 EEA regions after becoming the first exchanges to secure a MiCA license. The crypto exchange informed users that it has expanded its trading services across 28…
Regulatory compliance needs smart privacy | Opinion
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Regulatory compliance needs smart privacy | Opinion

Privacy isn't binary, and neither are blockchains. Selective "smart" privacy can shield what needs protecting while exposing what deserves sunlight
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ECB sees ‘huge potential’ in conditional payments with digital euro but without blockchain
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ECB sees ‘huge potential’ in conditional payments with digital euro but without blockchain

Conditional payments in the digital euro could expand beyond scheduled transfers, though they do not require blockchain technology, an ECB official says. The European Central Bank sees strong potential in digital euro payments that only happen when certain conditions are…
Crypto.com secures MiCA license in Malta
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Crypto.com secures MiCA license in Malta

Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has scored a MiCA license from authorities in Malta after winning provisional approval in mid-January.
Crypto.com grabs provisional MiCA license
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Crypto.com grabs provisional MiCA license

Crypto.com has obtained an in-principle MiCA license, bringing the firm closer to full regulatory compliance across the European Union.
Intesa Sanpaolo becomes the first Italian bank to invest in crypto, buying more than $1m worth of BTC
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Intesa Sanpaolo becomes the first Italian bank to invest in crypto, buying more than $1m worth of BTC

Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has become the first Italian bank to purchase Bitcoin, as revealed by leaked email screenshots on the website 4chan. According to a report by Wired Italia, traders have detected a recent crypto purchase by Banca Intesa Sanpaolo,…
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Crypto under MiCA: What’s changing and what it means for investors and companies 
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Crypto under MiCA: What’s changing and what it means for investors and companies 

With MiCA now live, what changes should crypto users and investors expect when using platforms or buying tokens in the EU? MiCA fully comes into force On December 30, 2024, the European Union rolled out the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework,…
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Major Portuguese bank restricts crypto platform transfers
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Major Portuguese bank restricts crypto platform transfers

The action reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions in Portugal. Fiat transactions to cryptocurrency platforms have been suspended by Investimentos Globais, one of Portugal’s top banks. In a tweet published by José Maria Macedo, co-founder of Delphi Labs, BiG,…
Crypto exchange Backpack, founded by former FTX execs, acquires FTX EU
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Crypto exchange Backpack, founded by former FTX execs, acquires FTX EU

FTX alumni’s Backpack Exchange completes acquisition of FTX EU, set to launch MiFID II-regulated crypto products. Backpack, a crypto exchange founded by former FTX executives, has acquired FTX EU, the former European arm of FTX, as part of its expansion…
4 crypto startups earn MiCA licenses from Dutch watchdog
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4 crypto startups earn MiCA licenses from Dutch watchdog

Dutch regulators awarded new crypto licenses to four digital asset service operators, allowing the quartet to do business anywhere in the European Union under MiCA.
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EU digital euro lead Stefan Berger quits to quell sabotage allegations
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EU digital euro lead Stefan Berger quits to quell sabotage allegations

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...
$147b financial group Oddo will enter stablecoin market with Fireblocks
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$147b financial group Oddo will enter stablecoin market with Fireblocks

Paris-based asset manager and private banking services Oddo will collaborate with Fireblocks to enter the stablecoin market. Oddo BHF SCA brought an initiative to increase the use case of euro-dominated stablecoin by working with a crypto technology firm. This project...
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Offline digital euro payments hinge on secure chip tech in smartphones, ECB says
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Offline digital euro payments hinge on secure chip tech in smartphones, ECB says

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...
ECB official calls for urgency on digital euro amid global CBDC race
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ECB official calls for urgency on digital euro amid global CBDC race

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...
ECB and EU governments reportedly clash over digital euro regulation
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ECB and EU governments reportedly clash over digital euro regulation

The European Central Bank and several EU governments are reportedly at odds over the regulatory framework for the digital euro. A conflict is escalating between Europe‘s powerful nations and the European Central Bank regarding the regulation of the digital euro,...
Bitstamp secures MiFID MTF license from European regulator
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Bitstamp secures MiFID MTF license from European regulator

Bitstamp has secured a MiFID Multilateral Trading Facility license, enabling the exchange to offer EU-regulated crypto derivatives for institutional and retail investors. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has reached a milestone by securing a MiFID Multilateral Trading Facility license from Slovenia’s Securities...
Can global regulation keep up with the tokenization boom? | Opinion
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Can global regulation keep up with the tokenization boom? | Opinion

The future of tokenizing real-world assets will depend on global collaboration between regulators, developers, and investors.
Ireland will draft urgent legislation to update crypto regulations in accordance with EU money-laundering rules
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Ireland will draft urgent legislation to update crypto regulations in accordance with EU money-laundering rules

Ireland will draft urgent cryptocurrency regulations before the European Union Anti-Money Laundering and terror financing standards come into effect on Dec. 30. According to the Irish Examiner on Oct. 16, Ireland’s Finance Minister, Jack Chambers told the Cabinet that he...
EU markets regulator demands enhanced cybersecurity audits for crypto firms: report
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EU markets regulator demands enhanced cybersecurity audits for crypto firms: report

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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Hong Kong crafts crypto OTC derivative rules in accordance with European standards
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Hong Kong crafts crypto OTC derivative rules in accordance with European standards

Hong Kong financial regulators set requirements for crypto over-the-counter derivatives following the European Securities and Markets Authority standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers. On Sept. 26, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission released...
‘Crucial to drive adoption’: Bitpanda on teaming up with EU banking giant Societe Generale 
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‘Crucial to drive adoption’: Bitpanda on teaming up with EU banking giant Societe Generale 

Global banking firm Societe Generale is partnering with Austrian crypto broker Bitpanda to widen access for its euro-denominated stablecoin EUR CoinVertible, which will comply to Markets in Crypto-Assets bill. According to a press release published on Sept. 25, Bitpanda will...
Shaping the future of crypto: Regulation and collaboration are the key | Opinion
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Shaping the future of crypto: Regulation and collaboration are the key | Opinion

The ongoing efforts to clarify and enhance the regulatory environment are paving the way for broader adoption and integration of crypto into daily life.
Navigating the Travel Rule in 2024 amid rising fraud and regulatory scrutiny | Opinion
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Navigating the Travel Rule in 2024 amid rising fraud and regulatory scrutiny | Opinion

While challenging to implement, the FATF’s Travel Rule is a crucial step towards greater transparency and security in the crypto space.
Thiel-backed One Trading secures license from Dutch regulator for perpetual futures
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Thiel-backed One Trading secures license from Dutch regulator for perpetual futures

Crypto exchange One Trading has been granted an Organized Trading Facility license by the Dutch financial regulator to bring crypto futures onshore in the European Union. One Trading, a crypto trading platform incubated by Bitpanda, has secured a license from...
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What’s missing from MiCA’s comprehensive crypto manifesto? | Opinion
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What’s missing from MiCA’s comprehensive crypto manifesto? | Opinion

While the regulatory framework acknowledges the importance of bridging crypto asset service providers and traditional finance, it doesn’t offer much on how to make that a reality.
EBA to extend EU Travel Rule to crypto exchanges starting from December
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EBA to extend EU Travel Rule to crypto exchanges starting from December

In a bid to enhance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has expanded Travel Rules guidelines to include crypto service providers and their intermediaries. Starting December 30, crypto exchanges in the EU will need to comply with...