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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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Standard Chartered has launched a new entity in Luxembourg to provide crypto custody services across the European Union under MiCA regulation. British multinational financial giant Standard Chartered has launched a new entity in Luxembourg to offer crypto custody services to…
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Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has secured a license to offer various crypto-related services in Ireland. A Jan. 7 announcement from the company noted that the prominent Asian cryptocurrency exchange has entered the Irish market by securing a Virtual Asset…
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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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Blockchain security auditor Hacken is rolling out a new tool to automate security and compliance for web3 businesses as MiCA and DORA rules loom. Hacken, an international blockchain auditor with Ukrainian roots, is rolling out a new solution that allows…
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Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, made an investment in the European firm StablR. The investment comes as the European Union prepares to implement the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework on December 30, 2024. MiCA sets clear compliance standards for…
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Crypto exchange Bitget is considering Lithuania as its European regional hub, reflecting its strategic expansion within the European Union. Bitget, which already holds a virtual asset service provider license in Lithuania, plans to establish an office and hire compliance and…
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Coinbase announces the end of its USDC yield offerings on Dec. 1 for customers in the European Economic Area as a result of the region’s MiCA stablecoin laws. In a Nov. 28 email circulating on X, the crypto exchange stated…
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Tether is discontinuing its support for the Euro-pegged stablecoin EURT, and will no longer accept new issuance requests. The Tether (USDT) issuer notified its community and the broader industry that the company has ended EURT support via a blog post…
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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,…
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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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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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