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Circle Snags First Stablecoin License Under EU's New MiCA Crypto Rules
1.7.2024
Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA
WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now
1.7.2024
EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet
ECOWAS urged to adopt crypto rules like Europe’s MiCA
30.6.2024
Nigerian data and policy analyst Obinna Uzoije noted that a unified regulatory framework for all ECOWAS member states would offer potential crypto investors much-needed clarity
Elections Across Europe Won't Hinder Bloc's Crypto Ambitions
28.6.2024
France, Austria, Germany and other countries are expected to have elections soon, following this month's European Parliament contest
Europe's MiCA Is Finally Here. How Will the U.S. Respond?
28.6.2024
It's time for the U.S. to reassert its place as the global leader in financial services regulation and innovation, writes Circle's Dante Disparte
Egyptian Fintech Startup Connect Money Secures $8 Million Seed Funding
28.6.2024
Connect Money, an Egyptian fintech startup, recently secured $8 million in seed funding. The company plans to launch new business verticals using this investment. Connect Money aims to become the go-to platform for businesses seeking seamless banking services. Successful Capital Raise Demonstrates...
MiCA laws come into effect in Europe — Here’s what you need to know
27.6.2024
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) introduces new rules for the cryptocurrency industry, which will affect stablecoins and crypto asset service providers
Pyypl and Visa Partner to Boost Financial Inclusion in MEA With Prepaid Cards
27.6.2024
Pyypl, a fintech company operating in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with Visa to introduce virtual and physical prepaid Visa cards via its mobile app. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion across the region, providing underserved populations with greater...
Nový světový rekord v účinnosti solárních panelů má hodnotu 26,9 %. Dosáhl ho britský startup
27.6.2024
Britský startup Oxford PV, založený vědci a odborníky z Oxfordské univerzity, dosáhl nového světového rekordu v účinnosti solárních panelů. Jejich šedesátičlánkový solární panel určený pro domácnosti dosáhl konverzní účinnosti (procenta solární energie přeměněné na elektřinu) 26,9 %. Podrobnosti
ECB Publishes Digital Euro’s First Progress Report
26.6.2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its first progress report on the digital euro preparation phase, highlighting key design features and ongoing developments. The report emphasizes high privacy standards for both online and offline payments, aiming to provide users with a cash-like level...
Solana-Focused Startup Accelerator Colosseum Raises $60M to Invest in Early-Stage Projects
25.6.2024
Colosseum deployed $250,000 to 11 companies so far
The Two-Class System of Regulation Plaguing Europe
25.6.2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance, the emergence of crypto assets has introduced unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities for regulators who provide proactive frameworks across the globe. The European Union is the largest government body that has done so through...
SEC drops investigation into Ethereum: Law Decoded
24.6.2024
A letter from Consensys states that the SEC’s approval of spot Ether exchange-traded funds indicated that it had “updated its position to classify ETH as a commodity and not a security,” but not everyone agrees
Marathon’s BTC mining is heating an entire town in Finland
21.6.2024
Selling excess heat from Bitcoin mining could be another financial lifeline for miners after the 2024 Bitcoin halving
Uphold to delist USDT and 5 stablecoins by July 1, citing MiCA
18.6.2024
Apart from Uphold, other major crypto exchanges, including Binance, Kraken and OKX, also tweaked their stablecoin listing policies to comply with MiCA regulations
Crypto startup funding eclipses $100B
16.6.2024
The $100 billion mark took just 10 years with the bulk raised since the COVID-19 pandemic
Europe’s crypto industry can ‘sleep better at night’ with new parliament
16.6.2024
The European elections have formed a new EU Parliament that will rule for the next five years
Storm Partners launches Web3 innovation sandbox in Geneva
14.6.2024
The new blockchain sandbox aims to bolster Geneva’s status as an emerging crypto hub
Tesla investors sue Elon Musk for diverting resources, talent to xAI
14.6.2024
Shareholders accused Tesla boss Elon Musk of “brazen disloyalty” with his xAI startup that created “billions in AI-related value at a company other than Tesla.”
MiCA regulation takes shape under EBA’s newest guidelines
13.6.2024
The European Banking Authority has introduced a series of technical standards and guidelines for token issuers as MiCA implementation moves forward