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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Underperforms Ether, Broader Market
27.8.2025
Bitcoin, holding above $111,000 having bounced from lows earlier in the European day, is up less than 1% in 24 hours while the CoinDesk 20 Index has added 3.2%
U.S. Stablecoin Law Jolts EU Into Rethinking Digital Euro Strategy: FT
22.8.2025
The GENIUS Act's passage caught many in Europe off guard and sparked concerns dollar-backed stablecoins could tighten America’s grip on cross-border payments
Gemini Receives MiCA License From Malta Financial Services Authority, Expanding Crypto Services Across Europe
22.8.2025
Gemini has announced that it has received its MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), enabling its regulated expansion across Europe. This approval allows Gemini to offer secure and reliable cryptocurrency services in all 30 European countries...
EU Accelerates Digital Euro Plans, Considering Ethereum and Solana for Public Blockchain Implementation
22.8.2025
European Union officials are accelerating plans for a digital euro in response to the recent passage of a stablecoin law in the United States, which has raised concerns about the competitiveness of a European digital currency. The U.S. Congress approved legislation overseeing the $288 billion...
Crypto Exchange Gemini Secures MiCA License in Malta, Expands European Footprint
21.8.2025
The approval is a significant step in Gemini’s EU strategy, allowing the firm to roll out its trading products and services to customers across the region
Crypto Exchange ByBit Introduces 10x Spot Margin Trading in Europe
18.8.2025
European users of Austria-based Bybit EU can now borrow funds against their existing crypto holdings, using them as collateral to buy or sell more assets
Kraken Now Live in 30 European Nations as Regulated Crypto Era Explodes
15.8.2025
Kraken now operates seamlessly across all 30 EEA countries, unleashing compliant access to 450+ digital assets and institutional services under the EU’s powerful MiCA regulatory framework. MiCA Framework Enables Kraken to Passport Services Across Europe Crypto exchange Kraken announced on Aug....
EU banking regulator finalizes capital rules for banks holding Bitcoin, Ether
7.8.2025
The European Banking Authority has finalized rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether
EU banking regulator finalizes draft rules for banks holding Bitcoin, Ether
7.8.2025
The European Banking Authority completed draft rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether
Tether Leads 30M-Euro Investment Round in Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me
7.8.2025
The deal follows Bit2Me's authorization under the EU's MiCA license approval, allowing it to operate across the European Union
A Hit to Digitalization: Cash Is Still Very Much Alive and Relevant for EU Citizens
5.8.2025
A recent report prepared by ECB officials found that cash has maintained its relevance even in the EU, with predictions of a cashless society failing to materialize. While cash usage has been slowing down in the payments arena, its adoption has grown in other ways. Study Finds Cash Is Still...
Capital B Announces $13.3M Capital Increase and Convertible Bonds to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
4.8.2025
Capital B (The Blockchain Group), listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has announced a capital increase and convertible bonds issuance totaling approximately $13.3 million (€11.5 million), aimed at advancing its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy. The capital increase, priced at around €2.90 per share...
ECB Says U.S.-Backed Stablecoin Use in EU Could Weaken Its Monetary Autonomy
29.7.2025
U.S. dollar stablecoins will cement their dominance unless alternatives like the digital euro arise, an adviser to the European Central Bank said
ECB Advisor: Stablecoins Risk Upending the European Banking System
29.7.2025
Jürgen Schaaf, Advisor to the Senior Management of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the ECB, has warned about the potential impact of stablecoins in Europe, claiming that they could weaken the banking system by diverting deposits to decentralized alternatives. ECB Adviser Jürgen Schaaf Warns...
Trump Scores a Stellar Trade Agreement With the EU
28.7.2025
The Trump Administration has finally reached a trade deal with the EU, allowing U.S. products to enter European markets without paying tariffs. In addition, EU exports to the U.S. will incur a 15% tariff, with the EU also committing to allocate hundreds of billions for U.S.-sourced energy...
CoinShares secures MiCA license in France to cement EU presence
23.7.2025
In addition to its leadership in the EU, CoinShares has been actively expanding in the US market since officially entering in 2023, aiming to compete with major industry peers
Crypto Asset Manager CoinShares Secures EU-Wide MiCA License
23.7.2025
The license, granted by France's AMF, allows it to offer crypto portfolio management services across the European Union
Ripple Aims to Expand RLUSD Stablecoin to Europe
15.7.2025
Ripple has reportedly applied for a license in Luxembourg to introduce its Ripple USD stablecoin in Europe. If granted, the permit would allow the stablecoin to operate across the European Union (EU). Ripple Seeks RLUSD Entrance to Europe Through Luxembourg Ripple, one of the largest payment-driven...
Trump Administration Slaps 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico
13.7.2025
President Trump published two new letters on Truth Social, enacting 30% tariffs on the EU and Mexico, effective August 1st. The repercussions of these tariffs could be significant if ultimately enacted, as Mexico and the EU are major trade partners of the U.S. Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on the...
Pump.fun token sale confirmed, Europe-based users barred: Bybit
9.7.2025
Bybit will host PumpFun’s PUMP token sale from July 12–15, but users in Europe will be excluded due to regulatory restrictions