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European banks head into another weekend of uncertainty as default risks surge
24.3.2023
An indicator of European bank default risk soars and stocks tumble on March 24 amid renewed fears surrounding the financial system
Digital Euro Key for European Payment Autonomy, ECB President Lagarde Says
24.3.2023
The digital euro has an important role in preserving the payment autonomy of Europe, the head of the eurozone’s monetary authority emphasized. The new currency, which is still under development, is meant to be sovereign and safe, cheap and widely available, Christine Lagarde assured during...
eToro raises $250M after terminating SPAC deal
22.3.2023
The Israel-based firm raised capital for the first time since 2018, after failing to go public in 2022 through a SPAC merger
'No shortage of passion in the Parisian people' for PBW amid protests — Animoca Brands CEO
22.3.2023
As it hosts Paris Blockchain Week, France's capital city has seen protests following the government pushing through a bill raising the national retirement age from 62 to 64
European Crypto Startups Raised Record $5.7B in VC Funding in 2022
22.3.2023
A new report from crypto VC firm RockawayX and startup data provider Dealroom showed strength in the region despite the crypto winter
EU MiCA crypto regulation is a ‘balancing act’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023
22.3.2023
Industry experts and regulators weigh in on the European Union’s proposed MiCA rules at Paris Blockchain Week
Trading Platform Talos Adds Crypto Market Liquidity in Tie Up With Keyrock
21.3.2023
The agreement with the Belgian market maker is part of Talos' ongoing expansion into Europe
UBS Group doubles offer and acquires Credit Suisse for $2B
19.3.2023
Swiss authorities agreed to change the country's regulations to bypass a shareholder vote and announce the deal over the weekend
U.S. Banking Cutoff Presents Opportunities for Crypto in Europe
19.3.2023
U.S policymakers seem to be doing their best to suffocate dollar on-ramps into crypto, leaving the door open for other mature markets to gain a competitive edge
Dutch Financial Regulator Vows Strict Treatment of Crypto Business Under MiCA
19.3.2023
The financial regulatory body of the Netherlands intends to maintain tough attitude towards the Dutch digital assets sector despite looser European rules. The head of the agency overseeing the industry doesn’t think crypto is good news and highlights its flaws in an article. Head of Dutch Financial...
Undeterred by Fears of a Banking Crisis, ECB Raises Interest Rates by 50bps
17.3.2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) has convened to raise three of its key interest rates by 50bps (0.5%), fueled by the persistence in the inflation numbers reported by the bloc. Christine Lagarde, president of the institution, stated that the banking sector in Europe was resilient and that...
European Commissioner Says Impact of SVB Collapse ‘Limited’ as Credit Suisse Drags Down Banking Stocks
17.3.2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse has had a “limited impact” on the European Union but authorities must still “stay alert” to events as they unfold, European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said. Despite McGuinness’ reassuring remarks, stocks of Europe’s largest...
European Parliament votes to form final law on EU digital wallet
16.3.2023
Introduced in 2021, the European Digital Identity framework aims to enable and protect digital identity of EU citizens
Exploring the possibilities of Web3 with super apps
16.3.2023
Because Web3 applications are decentralized and often owned by their users, who retain full control of the information they share, they could be fertile ground for the next super apps.
Today in Crypto: Europol Closes ChipMixer & Seizes BTC 1909, 'Surge in Cold Storage & ETH Layer 2 Usage' Post-FTX, Synalcom & Qori Enable Crypto Transactions for 20K Businesses in 'One Action'
15.3.2023
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Banking Crisis in U.S. Likely to Push Crypto Firms Offshore
14.3.2023
It’s not the end of crypto: EU asset manager gives 5 reasons why
8.3.2023
Despite Bitcoin failing as an inflation hedge in 2022 and 2021, its limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above the central banks’ targets
EU Commission to ensure 'healthy competition' in the Metaverse
8.3.2023
Margrethe Vestager, the executive vice president of the European Commission, stressed the need to anticipate and plan for changes in technological advancements
Ripple Survey Suggests Latam Merchants Will Adopt Crypto Payments Massively After Three Years
7.3.2023
Latam merchants will be slower in adopting cryptocurrency payments compared to merchants in other regions, according to the latest payments survey conducted by Ripple and the Faster Payments Council. The survey, which polled close to 300 payment leaders at a worldwide level, suggests that massive...
Crypto Exchange Bitzlato Restores Access to User Funds
3.3.2023
Russia-linked cryptocurrency exchange Bitzlato has begun processing withdrawals of digital assets belonging to its customers. The trading platform was shut down in an operation carried out by law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Europe alleging that it had been used to launder dirty money....