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Bitstamp Crypto Exchange Seeks Collaboration with European Banks to Boost Crypto Adoption
10.10.2023
The world’s longest-running crypto exchange Bitstamp is in talks with three large European banks about offering crypto services.
The 12-year-old exchange is in talks to help the banks begin offering these services possibly in the first quarter of 2024.
Cryptonews has reached out to Bitstamp...
Bitstamp Courts European Banks as Region's Incoming Crypto Rules Boost Confidence
9.10.2023
The longest-running crypto exchange says three European banks are in talks about offering crypto services – a stark contrast to the U.S., where firms are wary amid a regulatory crackdown
EU’s Securities Regulator Publishes Consultation Paper Ahead of MiCA
6.10.2023
The European Union financial markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a second consultation paper on the Markets in Crypto Asset (MiCA) regulation.
The document released on Oct. 5 calls for stakeholders' participation in various sectors of the crypto...
European regulator publishes second consultation on MiCA
6.10.2023
The regulator will publish a final report based on feedback received and submit the draft technical standards to the European Commission by June 2024
‘ETFs Are Inevitable But Not Imminent’, Crypto Expert Argues
5.10.2023
Talking to Cryptonews, crypto expert Peter Eberle discussed the potential for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the impact of the Grayscale-US SEC battle, the current state of crypto investments, and the relevance of regulatory clarity in the space.
Eberle is the President and Chief Investment...
Head of Portugal central bank deems crypto unsustainable, calls for global regulation
3.10.2023
Mário Centeno praised the European Union’s first comprehensive crypto framework, MiCA, but insisted on further international consolidation of regulatory efforts
Gemini to halt operations in the Netherlands by mid-November
29.9.2023
The company cites the inability to meet the regulators’ requirements but says it intends to return to the Dutch market
Gemini to Halt Crypto Services in the Netherlands Due to Regulatory Pressure - Here's What You Need to Know
26.9.2023
Crypto regulation in the Netherlands has led Gemini to discontinue its services in the country. In an email sent to users today, the exchange announced that it will cease offering its services starting November 17, 2023.
This move comes in response to stipulations put in place by the...
Binance Resumes Registration for Belgian Users After 2 Months Suspension
26.9.2023
Binance, the major cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the resumption of user registration and access in Belgium. This comes after the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) ordered the suspension of Binance's services in June.
The FSMA stated that Binance was providing exchange...
Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank
25.9.2023
The firm has registered as a crypto exchange and custody wallet provider
Binance Sounds the Warning: EU's MiCA Law May Lead to Stablecoin Removals – What's Going On?
22.9.2023
Binance has raised concerns about the potential delisting of stablecoins in Europe due to the upcoming implementation of the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation.
“We are heading to a delisting of all stablecoins in Europe on June 30,” given that no project has yet been...
EU Parliament research recommends non-EU nations tighten crypto regulation
22.9.2023
Potential implications around financial stability, lower market appeal and mainstream use of stablecoins were the main concerns highlighted by the author of the report
Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe citing MiCA compliance
21.9.2023
A Binance executive said the cryptocurrency exchange plans to delist stablecoin in the European market by June 2024 in order to comply with standards laid out by MiCA
Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe citing MiCA compliance
21.9.2023
A Binance executive said the cryptocurrency exchange plans to delist stablecoin in the European market by June 2024 in order to comply with standards laid out by MiCA
Binance Warns of Multiple Stablecoin Delistings as Lawyers Puzzle Over EU's MiCA
21.9.2023
The EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto Assets law, MiCA, takes effect next year, but it’s not clear how it will apply to foreign or decentralized issuers
Malta Embraces EU's MICA Regulations: Public Consultation Open Until Sept. 29
19.9.2023
On Sept. 18, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated a public consultation to harmonize its crypto regulations with Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MICA) regulations, slated to become effective in December 2024.
On Monday, Malta's Financial Services Authority (MFSA) initiated...
Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA
18.9.2023
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA, which comes into effect in December 2024
Malta Seeks to Change Its Crypto Rulebook to Get Ready for MiCA
18.9.2023
The country's financial watchdog wants to align its framework with EU-wide rules set to take effect in 2024
European Parliament Supports DAC8 Crypto Tax Rule by an Overwhelming Margin
14.9.2023
Lawmakers in the European Parliament have expressed support for the eighth iteration of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8), a measure that introduces tax reporting requirements for crypto transactions.
During a plenary session held in Strasbourg, France, on September 13,...
Coinbase Seeks Expansion in Markets With Clear Crypto Rules Unlike US
9.9.2023
America’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, plans to expand its business in jurisdictions that are adopting clear regulations for the sector. These include markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas as opposed to the United States which, the company says, is enforcing existing rules and...