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Belgium to Push European Blockchain Network During EU Council Presidency, Digital Minister Says
18.12.2023
EU-wide blockchain services could support the bloc’s pursuit of digital sovereignty, Mathieu Michel tells CoinDesk
Belgium seeks to reboot the EU blockchain infrastructure project
22.11.2023
The country's government plans to accelerate the development of a European blockchain infrastructure during its presidency of the EU Council
Crypto Biz: Kraken offers stock trading as exchanges adapt to changing regulations
29.9.2023
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining
Binance Reopens Registrations in Belgium, Restores Services
27.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is now accepting new registrations of Belgian users following an interruption caused by regulatory actions against it. In June, the trading platform was ordered to cease providing crypto exchange and custody services in the EU country. Binance Returns to Belgium...
Binance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to Stop
26.9.2023
In June the exchange was ordered by the Financial Services and Markets Authority to stop serving Belgium clients
Binance Resumes Registration for Belgian Users After 2 Months Suspension
26.9.2023
Binance, the major cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the resumption of user registration and access in Belgium. This comes after the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) ordered the suspension of Binance's services in June.
The FSMA stated that Binance was providing exchange...
Crypto exchange Binance reopens exchange services in Belgium
26.9.2023
In June, Binance was ordered to halt its services in Belgium "with immediate effect," leading to the exchange redirecting Belgian users to its Binance Poland entity
Binance Finds Way to Serve Belgian Users After Cease Order
31.8.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it continues to provide services to residents of Belgium through its Polish entity. The announcement comes two months after the crypto trading company was ordered by the Belgian financial regulator to cease all crypto services in the country. Binance Offers...
Today in Crypto: Regulator Allows Belgians to Use Binance Poland, US SEC Says an Issuer’s NFTs are Securities and Orders It to Compensate Investors, LimeWire Launches 'World's 1st Blockchain-Based AI Creator Studio on Polygon'
29.8.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Regulator Allows Belgians to Use Binance Poland, US SEC Says an Issuer’s NFTs are Securities and Orders...
Binance says it 'continues to serve' Belgian users via Poland entity
28.8.2023
In June, Belgium’s financial regulator ordered Binance to stop offering crypto exchange and custody wallet services, citing violations of the country’s AML and CFT requirements
Binance’s Belgian Customers to Use Polish Entity In Bid to Escape Regulators’ Ban
28.8.2023
Financial authority FSMA told the company in June to cease serving Belgian customers from outside the European bloc
Binance Ordered to Cease All Crypto Services in Belgium
24.6.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has been ordered by Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) to cease providing any crypto exchange and custody wallet services in the country. The Belgian financial regulator stressed that it “takes the view that by offering such services...
Belgian financial regulator orders Binance to cease all virtual currency services
23.6.2023
The regulator said Binance must cease “with immediate effect” all crypto-related services in Belgium after being unable to provide sufficient information on its non-EEA companies
Binance Ordered to Halt Offering Crypto Services in Belgium by Markets Regulator
23.6.2023
The crypto exchange is accused of serving Belgian customers from countries outside the European Economic Area in violation of the law, the FSMA has said
Belgium: Burger Chain to Accept Crypto Pay – Is Adoption on the Rise?
14.6.2023
The Belgian arm of the French fast food chain Black & White Burger has announced that all its stores in the nation will accept crypto payments.
Per the media outlets L’Echo and L’Avenir, the chain also says it has created a “mystery burger,” which will only be made available to customers paying...
Today in Crypto: Samsung Reportedly Partners with Bank of Korea on Offline CBDC Payments, G7 Discussing Crypto, China to Train 500,000 Blockchain Professionals
15.5.2023
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Bit4You’s Affairs in Doubt Even Before CoinLoan Collapse, Belgian Regulator Says
8.5.2023
FSMA’s concerns meant the exchange could have lost its license or even faced prosecution, even before the Estonian platform which held its funds filed for insolvency
Belgian crypto platform Bit4You suspends operations after CoinLoan halts activity
27.4.2023
Bit4You suspended operations on April 26 amid CoinLoan insolvency investigation by Estonian regulators
Belgian Crypto Lender Bit4You Suspends Activities After Service Provider Declared Insolvent
27.4.2023
Bit4You learnt of CoinLoan's insolvency on April 24 and that it no longer has the necessary registration as a digital asset custodian
What’s next for EU’s crypto industry as European Parliament passes MiCA?
20.4.2023
What is the potential impact of MiCA on the EU crypto and blockchain market, and what other regulations can be expected for this rapidly evolving industry?