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Boerse Stuttgart Digital, Tradias agree merger to build European crypto hub
13.2.2026
Boerse Stuttgart will merge its crypto arm with Tradias, creating a regulated European crypto unit providing services in trading, custody, staking and tokenized assets
EU Weighs Blanket Ban on Crypto Transactions With Russia
13.2.2026
The European Union is weighing a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency transactions with Russia, arguing it would be more effective than targeting individual platforms used to bypass sanctions. Shift Toward a Comprehensive Crypto Ban The European Union (EU) is considering a sweeping ban on...
Danske Bank Adds Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to Trading Platform
12.2.2026
Danske Bank enables customers in the EU to invest in bitcoin and ethereum via exchange‑traded products on its trading platform. Danske Bank announces that customers using Danske eBanking and Danske Mobile Banking can now buy selected exchange‑traded products (ETPs) tracking bitcoin and ethereum...
European Parliament throws support behind digital euro
11.2.2026
European lawmakers have endorsed the ECB’s digital euro plans as a way to shore up the bloc’s monetary sovereignty, while reiterating that the central bank must remain independent
Kraken‑Backed Tokenized Stocks Launch in the EU for Deutsche Börse Group Clients
11.2.2026
xStocks tokenized equities launch on 360X, enabling Deutsche Börse Group clients to trade five tokenized securities against stablecoins. Kraken‑backed xStocks are now tradable on 360X, a BaFin‑ and ESMA‑regulated secondary venue owned by Deutsche Börse Group, allowing institutional clients on 360X...
Europe Pushes for Payment Sovereignty to Counter Potential US Intervention
10.2.2026
Private banking groups are warning about the growing EU dependence on foreign payment companies. Martina Weimert, chief executive of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), called for urgent action on this issue, stating that independence in the payments field was “crucial.” European Banking Group...
Gemini Exchange Exits UK, EU, Australia, Refocuses on America
6.2.2026
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced a significant strategic realignment, including workforce reductions and geographic market exits. The company will withdraw from operations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and Australia while reducing...
EU at risk of falling behind the U.S. in tokenization rules, digital asset firms warn
5.2.2026
The EU must fix its pilot regime now or watch capital markets shift permanently to the U.S., a group of blockchain firms warned policymakers on Thursday
Spanish lender BBVA joins EU banks' stablecoin venture to challenge digital dollars
4.2.2026
The $800 billion-asset bank is the 12th to join Amsterdam-based Qivalis, which aims to introduce a euro-pegged token this year
Ripple Signals Massive European Expansion After Clearing EU Regulatory Barrier
3.2.2026
Ripple has cleared a crucial regulatory hurdle in Europe, unlocking the ability to scale regulated blockchain payment services across the EU and deepen institutional adoption as digital finance rules tighten. Ripple Breaks Into Europe’s Financial Core as Full EU EMI License Signals Green Light...
EU Opens Infringement Notices Over Crypto Tax Rules and MiCA Breaches
1.2.2026
The European Commission sends formal notices to 13 EU member states over delayed or incompatible transposition of EU crypto tax transparency and MiCA rules. The European Commission has issued letters of formal notice to 12 European Union member states—Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Greece...
European Commission calls on 12 countries to implement crypto tax rules
30.1.2026
The commission also singled out Hungary for failing to comply with the EU's MiCA framework after an amendment to a local law
Pokémon TCG’s Latest Set Suffers A Big Delay
29.1.2026
The rules have also changed to mean Ascended Heroes won't be legal for the European Championships
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EU and India Seal Historic Free Trade Deal, Signal Strategic Economic Shift
27.1.2026
The European Union and India announce a landmark free‑trade agreement to deepen economic and strategic ties. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and unveil a near‑final pact after nearly...
EU and Mercosur Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement
19.1.2026
The EU and South America’s Mercosur formally sign a long‑awaited trade pact in Asuncion to cut more than 90% of tariffs. Top officials from the European Union and the Mercosur bloc signed the Partnership Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement in Asuncion, Paraguay on January 17, 2026, concluding...
Report: EU Prepares $108B Retaliatory Measures Over Greenland Dispute With US
19.1.2026
European capitals are crafting $108 billion in tariffs and market restrictions in response to U.S. threats over Greenland. According to a report by the Financial Times, EU governments are preparing a package of retaliatory measures valued at roughly $108 billion (€93 billion), including tariffs...
Trump Threatens Nations Opposing Greenland Annexation With Tariffs
18.1.2026
President Donald Trump said the United States had subsidized Denmark and other EU countries for years without receiving any remuneration. He stressed that Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland had jeopardized hemispheric security by sending troops...
KBC to Offer Regulated Crypto Trading in Belgium
16.1.2026
KBC’s Bolero launches regulated buy‑and‑sell crypto trading for Belgian retail investors starting week of 16 February. KBC Group announces that, beginning the week of 16 February 2026, private investors in Belgium can buy and sell crypto assets via Bolero, the bank’s online execution‑only...
Crossmint Secures Spanish Regulatory Authorization to Offer EU‑Wide Digital Asset Infrastructure
15.1.2026
Crossmint obtains MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to provide wallets, exchanges and cross‑border services across the EU. Crossmint announced it has received authorization from the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) on 14 January, making it a regulated Crypto‑Asset Service Provider...
Bankinter Joins Funding Round, Takes Stake in Bit2me to Boost EU Crypto Expansion
15.1.2026
Spain’s Bankinter invests in Bit2me, joining a $34.9 million (€30 million) funding round to pursue technological synergies and EU expansion. Bankinter has agreed to acquire a stake in Bit2me and joins the €30 million round announced in August, with the deal announced 14 January 2026; the investment...