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Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition
17.10.2024
The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA
Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations
17.10.2024
Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets...
EU markets watchdog recommends amending MiCA regulations
16.10.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority acknowledged the legal limitations raised by the European Commission but emphasized the importance of the framework’s initial objectives
Is Tether’s USDT stablecoin ‘noncompliant’ with EU’s MiCA regulations?
10.10.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority declined to disclose whether USDt is “noncompliant” but said it is working on solutions to issues in the framework
Ireland eyes MiCA guardrails to democratize finance with crypto
24.9.2024
Ireland Central Bank leads calls to democratize finance and boost financial inclusivity through the implementation of the EU's MiCA regulations, highlighting the country’s priorities
Stablecoin market cap hits new all-time high amid 11 months of growth
26.8.2024
The stablecoin market cap, excluding algorithmic stablecoins, has reached $168 billion, its highest point in history.
Stablecoin market cap hits new all-time high amid 11 months of growth
26.8.2024
The stablecoin market cap, excluding algorithmic stablecoins, has reached $168 billion, its highest point in history.
Euro stablecoin market surges under MiCA
6.8.2024
French and Irish fintech companies have partnered to introduce a euro-backed stablecoin. The coin will launch on the Stellar blockchain a month after MiCA stablecoin laws were enacted
French regulator accepting CASP applications ahead of MiCA rollout
2.8.2024
The AMF is giving firms registered under its current DASP rules ample time to transition, too
Cardano leads in sustainability reporting ahead of MiCA regulations
2.7.2024
The Cardano Foundation has released sustainability indicators for its network. This is well ahead of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which are set to take full effect in December 2024. Cardano’s sustainability report was developed in partnership with...
EU MiCA stablecoin regulations come into effect: Law Decoded
1.7.2024
Noncompliant stablecoin issuers could potentially exit the EU market entirely, with a shift toward euro-backed stablecoins as demand picks up in European markets
Germany, US governments move $150M in crypto
1.7.2024
The German and US governments make strategic moves with significant Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers, drawing market attention
Bitstamp confirms product upgrades before MiCA regulations
27.6.2024
Bitstamp, one of the largest crypto exchange platforms, has confirmed that it will enhance its offerings in the coming days, with a maximum of June 30, 2024. The confirmation comes ahead of the MiCA regulation’s implementation across the European Union. MiCA, an acronym for Markets...
Binance Announces Restrictions on Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU to Comply With MiCA Regulations
4.6.2024
Crypto exchange Binance announced Monday its strategy to comply with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) stablecoin rules, set to take effect on June 30 across the European Economic Area (EEA). These regulations will restrict the issuance and offering of stablecoins...
EU Regulator Considers Crypto Inclusion in €12 Trillion UCITS Funds
9.5.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a call for evidence to explore the potential inclusion of new assets, including cryptocurrencies, in UCITS funds, which represent a major share of EU retail investments. UCITS, an acronym for Undertakings for Collective Investment...
FTX collapse, Binance’s US settlement provides strong case for MiCA regulations
23.11.2023
European Commission policy officer Ivan Keller highlights high profile centralized exchange shortcomings as key reasons for the implementation of MiCA regulations in Europe
Defi Not a Risk to Financial Stability Yet, EU Securities Regulator Reports
13.10.2023
Decentralized finance (defi) brings risks for investors but is yet to pose “meaningful risks” to financial stability, according to Europe’s securities watchdog. The agency believes, however, the phenomenon deserves attention in light of the EU’s new crypto rules as well as growing user base and...
Malta Embraces EU's MICA Regulations: Public Consultation Open Until Sept. 29
19.9.2023
On Sept. 18, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated a public consultation to harmonize its crypto regulations with Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MICA) regulations, slated to become effective in December 2024.
On Monday, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated...
9 key steps for ensuring compliance with incoming MiCA regulations
29.6.2023
Crypto companies operating in the EU must begin work now to comply with MiCA and assess how it might affect their global operations
Zondacrypto CEO: MiCA Regulations Will Stop ‘Rogue Exchanges’ From Profiting From Criminal Activity
26.5.2023
Although the implementation of the recently approved Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations is likely to be difficult, their coming into force is going to have a positive outcome for everyone in the industry, Przemyslaw Kral, the CEO of the crypto exchange Zondacrypto, has said. Kral also...