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FTX EU launches withdrawal website to pay back European users
31.3.2023
FTX EU was only approved by the Cyprus regulator in March, 2022, about seven months before FTX collapsed in November
From Bat-Signal to Bitcoin: Projecting 'Orange Pill' on banks as EU drives crypto regulation
30.3.2023
The Bitcoin logo lights up on the European Central Bank building in Frankfurt as Bitcoiners urge bankers to ‘study Bitcoin.’
Government requests for user data from Big Tech increased by 25%: data
30.3.2023
Requests for user data from Big Tech companies such as Apple, Google and Microsoft continue to rise year after year from governments around the world
European Parliament Passes Historic Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Crypto Industry – More Regulation Incoming?
29.3.2023
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules that aims to prevent crypto from being used for money laundering purposes.
The most important part of the new legislation for crypto users is new a €1,000 ($1,080) cap on anonymous crypto transactions, meaning transactions that are made between...
EU lawmakers push for stricter rules on anonymous crypto transfers
29.3.2023
The legislation was one of several laws designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, receiving 99 votes in favor, eight votes against, and six abstentions
European Banking Federation shares its vision of digital euro, wCBDC, bank tokens
28.3.2023
The EBF calls itself the voice of the European banking sector; it expressed its support for European digital money, with suggestions of its own
UBS’s acquisition of Credit Suisse brings some good and bad for crypto
27.3.2023
Many in Switzerland have said that UBS’ takeover of Credit Suisse was necessary to avoid a calamitous banking crisis like that seen in 2008
European DeFi startups saw 120% increase in VC investment in 2022: Data
27.3.2023
Despite the ongoing tumultuous market conditions, VC investments in European crypto startups hit an all-time high of $5.7 billion in 2022
G7 to collaborate on tighter crypto regulation: Report
26.3.2023
Leaders from Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, and the European Union are expected to outline a global cooperative strategy for digital assets in May
US contemplates 'expanding' emergency lending facility for banks: Report
26.3.2023
While the Federal Reserve liquidity offerings must be equally accessible to "all eligible users," unnamed sources reportedly warned that it could be “made in a way” to ensure First Republic Bank benefits
80 Crypto Firms Interested in Establishing Presence in Hong Kong, Official Says
25.3.2023
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury has revealed that more than 80 crypto companies have expressed interest in establishing a presence in Hong Kong. They include companies across mainland China, Canada, European Union countries, Singapore, the U.K., and the U.S....
'US has left a vacuum that other countries are eager to fill': Coinbase
25.3.2023
While the U.S. government opts for “regulation by enforcement,” other countries are fostering “vibrant” crypto ecosystems due to progressive regulation, argues Coinbase’s Daniel Seifert
Shares of Deutsche Bank, Other Euro Lenders Tumble
24.3.2023
Deutsche Bank shares plunged on Friday, along with the stocks of other European banks, amid investor concerns over the stability of the global banking sector. The drop comes in the aftermath of the recent emergency rescue of Credit Suisse and follows losses in U.S. banks on Thursday. Deutsche Bank...
European banks head into another weekend of uncertainty as default risks surge
24.3.2023
An indicator of European bank default risk soars and stocks tumble on March 24 amid renewed fears surrounding the financial system
Digital Euro Key for European Payment Autonomy, ECB President Lagarde Says
24.3.2023
The digital euro has an important role in preserving the payment autonomy of Europe, the head of the eurozone’s monetary authority emphasized. The new currency, which is still under development, is meant to be sovereign and safe, cheap and widely available, Christine Lagarde assured during...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Drops From 7-Month High, as Market Volatility Heightens
24.3.2023
Ethereum fell from a 7-month high March 24, as traders reacted to further uncertainty within the European banking sector. Shares in Deutsche Bank fell by as much as 13% in today’s session, following a spike in the cost of credit default swaps. Bitcoin briefly moved above $28,000 on the news....
European Crypto Startups Raised Record $5.7B in VC Funding in 2022
22.3.2023
A new report from crypto VC firm RockawayX and startup data provider Dealroom showed strength in the region despite the crypto winter
EU Banking Authority to Hire Crypto Experts as it Prepares for New MiCA Law
22.3.2023
The Paris-based agency will have to supervise large stablecoins and make rules under the landmark licensing legislation
EU Crypto Banking License Procedures Are too Inconsistent, ECB Says
21.3.2023
The eurozone supervisor is seeking to smooth out a process dominated by German and Luxembourgish banks
Circle Seeks to Register in France, Ramping Up European Play
21.3.2023
The stablecoin issuer wants to expand European operations and prepare for new reserve requirements under the EU’s MiCA law