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USDC trading volume soars 48% in July, driven by MiCA, market growth
31.7.2024
The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022
Veteran Blockchain Developer: Overregulation Creates Hurdles for Crypto Companies, Diminishing Overall User Experience
21.7.2024
While regulations are generally meant to protect consumers, in practice, they create hoops for crypto companies to jump through, thus diminishing the overall user experience, said Ivo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of Ambire Wallet. Georgiev argues that regulations like the Eurozone’s Markets...
EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA
19.7.2024
EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play
OKX selects Malta as MiCA hub for EU crypto compliance
18.7.2024
OKX selects Malta for its MiCA hub, leveraging its existing VFA Class 4 license and regulatory infrastructure for expanded EU crypto services
OKX Picks Malta Over France as Europe Hub to Comply With EU's MiCA Crypto Rules: Sources
11.7.2024
Bank of Italy to release crypto guidelines in ‘coming days’ — Governor
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon share how the country should apply the EU’s MiCA crypto laws, with its governor slamming Bitcoin and Ethereum as “unbacked” cryptocurrencies
Italy Prepares to Issue Guidelines on Implementing EU Crypto Regulation
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon release guidelines on implementing the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) Regulation to ensure the payment system’s regular functioning, Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta revealed on Tuesday. In his speech to the Italian...
EU–US Financial Forum Highlights Cooperation on Crypto Regulation
4.7.2024
The EU–U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place last week, with participants exchanging views on topics of mutual interest as part of their regular financial regulatory dialogue. The dialogue was hosted by the European Commission and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. During the forum...
Cardano leads in sustainability reporting ahead of MiCA regulations
2.7.2024
The Cardano Foundation has released sustainability indicators for its network. This is well ahead of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which are set to take full effect in December 2024. Cardano’s sustainability report was developed in partnership with...
No, Denmark did not propose to ban self-custody wallets
2.7.2024
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority said the exemption of self-custodial wallets from MiCA doesn’t mean such wallets should be banned
Cardano updates MiCA compliance indicators 6 months ahead of the curve
2.7.2024
The Cardano Foundation and CCRI release MiCA-compliant sustainability indicators in an effort to position Cardano ahead of the regulatory curve with a focus on energy efficiency and transparency
Circle’s Stablecoins Now MiCA Compliant
2.7.2024
Circle has announced that its stablecoins, USDC and EURC, are now compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. This compliance allows Circle to natively issue these stablecoins to European customers. The company is also authorized as an e-money issuer in France, which...
EU MiCA stablecoin regulations come into effect: Law Decoded
1.7.2024
Noncompliant stablecoin issuers could potentially exit the EU market entirely, with a shift toward euro-backed stablecoins as demand picks up in European markets
Circle becomes first licensed stablecoin issuer under MiCA
1.7.2024
Circle’s USDC and EURC stablecoins become the first fully compliant digital fiat tokens under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules
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
Germany, US governments move $150M in crypto
1.7.2024
The German and US governments make strategic moves with significant Bitcoin and Ethereum transfers, drawing market attention
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
Crypto Biz: Jump Crypto exec steps down, first MiCA deadline looms, and more
28.6.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores the departure of Jump Crypto’s CEO, Animoca Brands’ return to public markets, the corporate dispute between Riot and Bitfarms, and other news
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