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EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime Set for Approval as Lawmakers Signal Support

19.4.2023
Leaders of the European Parliament’s largest political groupings indicated they’ll support the landmark MiCA law ahead of a vote Thursday

BoE Considers Limits on Stablecoin Payments as Parliament Debates New Crypto Rules

17.4.2023
The Bank of England plans on releasing a consultation proposal by the end of the year, Jon Cunliffe said at Innovate Finance’s annual global summit

EU’s MiCA Vote Likely Delayed by One Day Without Further Changes

13.4.2023
The landmark crypto licensing framework and funds transfer rules will likely be rubber-stamped next week as last-minute upsets now seem unlikely

High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent

13.4.2023
EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector

Russian Law Enforcement Prepares to Seize Crypto Assets, Seeks Permission to Set Up Wallets

9.4.2023
Russian investigators are pressing the parliament and government in Moscow for permission to open their own cryptocurrency wallets. This would allow law enforcement agencies to seize digital assets during criminal cases and eventually sell them, something that authorities in the United States...

Indian Government Answers Questions About Crypto Legalization, Fraud Prevention

6.4.2023
The Indian government has responded to parliamentary questions about the legalization of cryptocurrency and the steps it has taken to prevent crypto-related fraud. “Crypto assets are currently unregulated in India. Frauds relating to crypto are dealt with under extant laws against fraud...

Alleged Kenyan Bill Proposes Widening Definition of Securities to Include Crypto Assets

4.4.2023
A bill seeking to put blockchain and crypto assets under the purview of the Kenyan Capital Markets Authority is supposedly set to be debated in the country’s parliament. The bill also seeks to “widen the meaning of ‘securities’ to capture digital currencies.”...

European Parliament Passes Historic Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Crypto Industry – More Regulation Incoming?

29.3.2023
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules that aims to prevent crypto from being used for money laundering purposes. The most important part of the new legislation for crypto users is new a €1,000 ($1,080) cap on anonymous crypto transactions, meaning transactions that are made between...

EU lawmakers push for stricter rules on anonymous crypto transfers

29.3.2023
The legislation was one of several laws designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, receiving 99 votes in favor, eight votes against, and six abstentions

EU Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Payment Limits on Anonymous Crypto Wallets

28.3.2023
Crypto rules form part of a money-laundering overhaul supported by the European Parliament Committees

EU Money Laundering Law Won’t Prevent Crypto Payments, Lead Lawmaker Says

28.3.2023
The new legislation, which will be put to vote on Tuesday, is set to impose new restrictions on transactions from self-hosted wallets

EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Debate Scheduled for April 18

20.3.2023
A final vote on the bloc’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, which brings in a new licensing regime, is due April 19

Chair of EU Parliament’s Committee on Budgets Calls for Crypto Ban Amid Banking Turmoil

19.3.2023
A European lawmaker has urged authorities to impose a ban on cryptocurrencies citing the current crisis in the banking sector as a reason. Johan Van Overtveldt, former finance minister of Belgium, believes these assets bring no economic or social value. Belgium’s Ex-Finance Minister Suggests Ban...

Russian Parliament Votes on Bill Opening Door for Digital Ruble

18.3.2023
Russian lawmakers have approved a draft law facilitating the implementation of the digital version of the national currency, the ruble. The legislation amends various other acts to introduce definitions and establish procedures related to the launch of the central bank digital currency. Russian...

Former Belgian Finance Minister Calls for Crypto Ban in Wake of Banking Crisis

17.3.2023
Johan van Overtveldt, economic spokesperson for the right-wing ECR political party in the European Parliament, compared crypto to drugs

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...