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Uphold to delist USDT and 5 stablecoins by July 1, citing MiCA
18.6.2024
Apart from Uphold, other major crypto exchanges, including Binance, Kraken and OKX, also tweaked their stablecoin listing policies to comply with MiCA regulations
MiCA regulation takes shape under EBA’s newest guidelines
13.6.2024
The European Banking Authority has introduced a series of technical standards and guidelines for token issuers as MiCA implementation moves forward
EU Body Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards for Prudential Matters: MiCA
13.6.2024
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published on Thursday the final draft technical standards on prudential matters for firms to comply with that fall under the markets in crypto assets (MICA) legislation
Binance Announces Restrictions on Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU to Comply With MiCA Regulations
4.6.2024
Crypto exchange Binance announced Monday its strategy to comply with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) stablecoin rules, set to take effect on June 30 across the European Economic Area (EEA). These regulations will restrict the issuance and offering of stablecoins...
Binance prepares for MiCA rules, updates stablecoin strategy
3.6.2024
Binance will ease European users’ transition from unauthorized to regulated stablecoins with a “sell-only” strategy
EU elections 'wildcard' could pave the way for first Ether ETF
3.6.2024
The outcome of the elections will be a pivotal moment for the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework and the approval of the first spot Ether ETF
Binance France changes ownership following regulator warning
28.5.2024
Former CEO Changpeng Zhao cannot be Binance's beneficiary if it wants to keep its French license
ESMA labels MEV as 'market abuse' in latest regulatory consultation paper
28.5.2024
The European Union's Securities and Markets Authority has recommended treating miner-extracted value (MEV) as a form of market abuse under the MiCA regulatory framework
Crypto Biz: Kraken denies USDT delisting, crypto custody on the rise, and more
24.5.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s stablecoin plans in Europe, the departure of Grayscale’s CEO, Prometheum’s Ether custody service that treats ETH as a security, and more
Crypto Infrastructure Firm Ramp Network Secures Ireland Registration
23.5.2024
It plans to make Ireland its European headquarters and secure a license as a Crypto Asset Service Provider
Kraken Insists It Will Keep USDT Listed in European Markets
21.5.2024
Kraken, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, insists it will keep USDT listed in European markets as long as regulations regarding stablecoins are not finalized. Mark Greenberg, Global Head of Kraken’s Asset Growth and Management Business, clarified they will “continue to look at...
Kraken considers dropping USDT in Europe ahead of new regulations
17.5.2024
With new regulations in Europe set to enforce strict limits on transactions and reserve requirements, Kraken is assessing its stablecoins listing
EU Regulator Considers Crypto Inclusion in €12 Trillion UCITS Funds
9.5.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a call for evidence to explore the potential inclusion of new assets, including cryptocurrencies, in UCITS funds, which represent a major share of EU retail investments. UCITS, an acronym for Undertakings for Collective Investment...
Marsh Introduces Insurance Solution for EU Crypto-Asset Service Providers
9.5.2024
Marsh, the insurance broking and risk advisory business of Marsh McLennan, has unveiled an insurance solution designed for crypto-asset service providers operating within the EU.
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EU seeks stakeholder opinion on adding crypto to 12T euro investment market
9.5.2024
If approved, the EU’s UCITS funds would make way for crypto assets to gain exposure to a 12 trillion euro investment product market
Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA
29.4.2024
With MiCA stablecoin rules taking effect in June, CoinDesk reached out to regulators in all 27 EU member states to show where countries are at with implementation
EU Watchdog Warns 90% of Crypto Trading Funneled Through Few Exchanges
11.4.2024
The European Union's (EU) securities regulator warned about the high concentration of trading activity on a limited number of crypto exchanges. Notably, Binance, a single platform, controls roughly half of the entire market.
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EU's MiCA Rules Have Had Little Influence on the European Crypto Market, Regulator Says
10.4.2024
The rules, which take effect at the end of the year, have yet to spur increased euro-based transactions in crypto markets
Blockchain Space Continues to Evolve Even During Lean Periods, Says Michael Amar
6.4.2024
The blockchain and crypto industry has never stood still including during the prolonged lean period known as the crypto winter, asserted Michael Amar, co-founder of the Paris Blockchain Week Summit. Amar believes the resilience shown by market participants during this period demonstrates a...
Makerdao Co-Founder Rune Christensen: Defi Frontends Might Need Licenses to Operate in Europe
6.4.2024
Rune Christensen, a co-founder of the Makerdao project, has warned about the possible disruptions linked to hypothetical EU-wide requirements for defi fronteds to receive a license for operating. Christensen said this would decelerate the EU to the Stone Age, disrupting European defi access...