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The tech, often considered a ‘magic wand’ for European businesses raising funds, is hindered by rigid regulation
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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…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has scored a MiCA license from authorities in Malta after winning provisional approval in mid-January.
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Crypto.com has obtained an in-principle MiCA license, bringing the firm closer to full regulatory compliance across the European Union.
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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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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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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,…
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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…
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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The future of tokenizing real-world assets will depend on global collaboration between regulators, developers, and investors.
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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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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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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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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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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.
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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...
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