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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
Paradigm calls European markets regulator to show nuance regarding MEV
27.6.2024
The venture capitalist firm said ESMA’s approach to crypto market abuse could be a disaster for the industry without suggesting any better ideas
EU's Restrictive Stablecoin Rules Take Effect Soon and Issuers Are Running Out of Time
27.6.2024
The European Banking Authority told CoinDesk it intends to publish a final report on how it will monitor stablecoin issuers by the end of the month
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
Bitstamp confirms product upgrades before MiCA regulations
27.6.2024
Bitstamp, one of the largest crypto exchange platforms, has confirmed that it will enhance its offerings in the coming days, with a maximum of June 30, 2024. The confirmation comes ahead of the MiCA regulation’s implementation across the European Union. MiCA, an acronym for Markets...
Bitstamp drops Euro Tether amid new MiCA rules
26.6.2024
Bitstamp was one of the first crypto exchanges to list Tether’s euro-pegged stablecoin, the Euro Tether, in November 2021
Many EU Crypto Entities May Not Know the Correct Deadline for Sustinability Disclosures Under MiCA: Risk Analyst
26.6.2024
Several crypto asset service providers (CASPS) in the European Union (EU) may not know the correct deadline to make sustainability disclosures reflecting their environmental footprint despite a clarification made by the bloc's securities regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority...
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