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$520B state-owned Italian bank trials digital bonds on Polygon
19.7.2024
The trial was part of an initiative set up by the European Central Bank to identify how blockchains can facilitate central bank money settlement
Meta won’t launch new AI products in EU, citing ‘regulatory uncertainty’
18.7.2024
The door is now wide open for Google and Microsoft to gain first movers' advantage over the entire continent
EU Stripe clients now have crypto purchasing power: Report
16.7.2024
Stripe has expanded its cryptocurrency integration in the European market, allowing EU clients to purchase cryptocurrencies using their credit or debit cards
Privacy Coin Monero Tops Payments at European Online Retailer Shopinbit in June
14.7.2024
According to Shopinbit, a European online retailer that accepts cryptocurrency for transactions, monero (XMR) was the favored payment method in June. Shopinbit reported that XMR accounted for over 74% of all payments during that period. European Retailer Shopinbit Sees Monero Payments Skyrocket...
Elon Musk’s X could face $200M EU fines over alleged DSA violations
12.7.2024
At the heart of the findings are the “blue check” verification systems and X’s alleged obfuscation of data
Elon Musk’s X could face $200M EU fines over alleged DSA violations
12.7.2024
At the heart of the findings are the “blue check” verification systems and X’s alleged obfuscation of data
European Central Bank is exploring blockchain and MPC technology
10.7.2024
The central bank has been experimenting with multiparty computation, which could support the entire European economy in the future
Crypto exchanges subject to EU Travel Rule in 6 months
5.7.2024
New EU regulations mandate crypto exchanges to comply with Travel Rule Guidelines, enhancing AML/CFT measures starting Dec. 30
Make Dragons Fear You With This Shadow Of The Erdtree Katana
2.7.2024
The Dragon-Hunter’s Great Katana is a weapon you can only score in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It has a killer move set and deals solid damage, making it an excellent choice for Dexterity builds. Its Ash of War is a visual delight as well, with the added bonus of making...
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...
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
WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill — For now
1.7.2024
EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates can’t celebrate just yet
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
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
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
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...
ECB Publishes Digital Euro’s First Progress Report
26.6.2024
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its first progress report on the digital euro preparation phase, highlighting key design features and ongoing developments. The report emphasizes high privacy standards for both online and offline payments, aiming to provide users with a cash-like level...
Digital Euro Holding Limit: Debate Continues
26.6.2024
The president of Germany’s central bank has highlighted the ongoing debate about the holding limit for the digital euro, Europe’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). He noted that recent Bundesbank research indicates that the optimal amount could be in the range of 1,500 to 2,500...
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
European Central Bank releases first CBDC progress update
24.6.2024
The ECB promised pseudonymization and independent audits of the CBDC system to calm consumer fears of tracking