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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
EU markets watchdog urges amendments to MiCA crypto 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
BRICS Erodes US and EU Hegemony as Nations Seek Sovereignty and Equal Cooperation
15.10.2024
BRICS is undermining the hegemony of Washington and Brussels as nations increasingly seek equal dialogue and cooperation that prioritize their own interests, according to Russia’s State Duma speaker. He stressed that countries are moving away from serving the U.S. and its allies, instead...
Crypto Biz: Tether’s 10 years with meteoric growth, ties to US, European hurdles
11.10.2024
Tether has achieved its first 10 years with a considerable jump in its user base, a closer relationship with US authorities and fresh regulatory challenges in Europe.
BRICS More Attractive Than EU, Says Serbia’s Vulin
10.10.2024
Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has championed BRICS as a compelling alternative to the European Union, emphasizing the economic bloc’s appeal for Serbia. He highlighted how BRICS does not impose political conditions like the EU, stressing cooperation based on respect...
Tradias secures funding, BaFin license, eyes European expansion
8.10.2024
The Bankhaus Scheich subsidiary got its own BaFin license after using the parent company’s for several years
Tradias secures funding, BaFin license, eyes European expansion
8.10.2024
The Bankhaus Scheich subsidiary got its own BaFin license after using the parent company’s for several years
ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets
7.10.2024
European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone would like to see a sort of European union for digital assets
Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains
6.10.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero in the European Economic Area to maintain compliance with EU regulations
Coinbase to delist noncompliant stablecoins under EU MiCA rules
4.10.2024
Coinbase will delist noncompliant stablecoins from its European platform by the end of December to comply with the EU’s MiCA regulations
Boerse Stuttgart Group Blockchain Experiment Cuts Settlement Time to Minutes
2.10.2024
Boerse Stuttgart Group (BSG) successfully tested blockchain-based securities settlement, reducing transaction time from two days to minutes. The tests, part of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) explorations, demonstrated significant progress in digital capital markets. German banking giants...
Kraken to end Monero support in European Economic Area
2.10.2024
Monero’s price fell by 8% a day after Kraken announced it would stop supporting the privacy-focused cryptocurrency
Robinhood Crypto Launches Crypto Transfers for European Users
2.10.2024
Robinhood Crypto has introduced a major new feature for European users, allowing them to deposit and withdraw over 20 different cryptocurrencies. The new crypto transfer service includes a limited-time 1% deposit match. With this launch, the platform also reinforces its focus on self-custody...
European Blockchain Sandbox onboards 41 regulators in second cohort
1.10.2024
The European Blockchain Sandbox Initiative expands with 41 regulators and authorities from 22 countries, boosting blockchain innovation and regulatory collaboration
Matrixport Strengthens European Presence with Acquisition of Swiss Crypto Asset Manager
30.9.2024
Matrixport, a crypto financial services provider with $6 billion in assets under management, has completed its all-cash acquisition of Crypto Finance Asset Management AG, a licensed Swiss crypto asset manager previously part of the Deutsche Börse Group. Renamed Matrixport Asset Management AG,...
Hong Kong to align crypto OTC derivative rules with European standards
27.9.2024
Hong Kong regulators will align their crypto OTC derivatives reporting with ESMA's standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers
Kraken acquires Dutch broker BCM as part of European expansion
24.9.2024
The acquisition of the Dutch broker firm is a key part of the exchange’s European expansion strategy ahead of the MiCA regulation
SC Ventures invests in One Trading for EU crypto perpetual futures
17.9.2024
Standard Chartered's venture capital arm gets a toehold in Europe with its investment in the EU's only MiFID II-compliant crypto platform.