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B2C2 Secures VASP Registration Ahead of MiCA Implementation
7.2.2024
UK-based digital asset liquidity provider B2C2 has secured a virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration expanding its operations to Luxembourg ahead of new rules being implemented in Europe. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), due to take effect this year, is the European...
B2C2 Gains Luxembourg Virtual Asset License as EU's Crypto Rules Set to Kick In
7.2.2024
The liquidity provider is expanding to Luxembourg in a bid to widen its EU presence six months after gaining a license to operate in France
Luxembourg Antitrust Authority to Probe Blockchain, Web3 Competition
6.6.2023
The market study may be the first of its kind to examine Web3 competition dynamics
EU-regulated firm Banking Circle adopts USDC stablecoin
8.7.2022
Banking Circle was launched in 2016 with a mission to help payments businesses reach new global markets, avoiding the burdens of traditional banking
61% of Luxembourg financial players to embark on crypto journey in 2022: PwC
16.2.2022
The Big Four player PwC Luxembourg dropped a compelling report on crypto-asset intentions, ownership and challenges
Blockchain.com Acquires Latin American Crypto Investment Platform Sesocio
2.12.2021
On November 30, the crypto firm Blockchain.com announced it acquired the Argentina-based investment platform Sesocio. According to the firm, the acquisition will give the company’s global workforce an aggregate headcount of 400 Blockchain.com employees worldwide. Blockchain.com’s...
Kraken Crypto Exchange Seeks EU License, Eyes Expansion in Europe
25.8.2021
U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to expand operations in the European market, according to the German press. The coin trading platform is in talks with regulators and plans to acquire a license in an EU member state, its founder Jesse Powell revealed. Kraken to Enter European...
Digital asset exchange Blocktrade concludes $25M investment round
10.8.2021
The company underwent a successful securities offering earlier this year, receiving support from over 6,000 European investors
Bank of France, Swiss Crypto Bank Test Securities Settlement Using CBDC
23.6.2021
The Bank of France has successfully completed an experiment involving the use of CBDC to settle listed securities. The test has been carried out with the help of an alliance of partners led by SEBA Bank, a digital asset banking provider based in the Swiss crypto valley. Central Bank and Crypto...
Banque de France tests digital currency-based securities settlement
21.6.2021
The Bank of France has completed a central bank digital currency pilot for securities transactions in collaboration with Swiss crypto bank SEBA
Luxembourg PM wants nation to be the 'digital frontrunner' in blockchain
27.4.2021
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said that he was "not a technical person" or a developer, but still backed blockchain technology for the future of Luxembourg
Gemini exec to join Bitstamp crypto exchange as new CEO
22.10.2020
Bitstamp is replacing its CEO for the first time since the company’s establishment
Bitstamp reportedly leaves London after 8 years of operation
24.8.2020
No-deal Brexit could push more industry players abroad
Europe’s First Crypto License Issuer Warns of New Unregistered Crypto Firm
31.1.2020
Luxembourg financial watchdog CSSF warns against a crypto firm claiming to be headquartered in the country
Startup Aims to List Bitcoin Product on Frankfurt, Luxembourg Exchanges
29.10.2019
German startup Iconic has reportedly filed a prospectus to list a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Luxembourg and Frankfurt stock exchanges
Luxembourg Regulator Red-Flags Activities of BitPay Clone Website
18.9.2019
Luxembourg’s financial watchdog red-flagged the activities of a clone website impersonating crypto payments provider BitPay
Luxembourg Financial Watchdog: Crypto Entity Lied About Licensure
14.8.2019
Luxembourg’s financial watchdog has warned the public about a crypto-related firm that falsely claims to be licensed in the country
World’s First Zero-Fiat ‘Bitcoin Bond’ Now Available on Bloomberg Terminal
3.7.2019
No fiat involvement for regulated bitcoin bond which gained U.K. regulatory approval
Opposition Politicians Demand Details on Luxembourg E-Government Plan for Blockchain, AI
24.5.2019
Opposition politicians have asked the Luxembourg government to share details regarding its e-government plan with AI and blockchain tech
Europol Shuts Down $200 Million Crypto Mixing Service Bestmixer
22.5.2019
Europol, along with Dutch and Luxembourg authorities, have shut down one of the three largest cryptocurrency tumblers, Bestmixer.io