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EU to Consult on Crypto Complaints, Conflict of Interest Rules in July

[Jun 15, 2023 8:06 AM] The bloc’s securities-market authority ESMA is to fill in the details of the flagship crypto law MiCA

Ripple welcomes MiCA regulation as US lawsuit highlights lack of clarity

[Jun 14, 2023 3:12 AM] Ripple’s operations gear up in Europe and Asia despite an ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

European Consumer Organization Calls for Curbing Crypto Promotion on Twitter, Tiktok

[Jun 11, 2023 2:00 AM] BEUC, the European Consumer Organization, has urged Brussels to clamp down on the promotion of crypto assets on social media. The umbrella group calls for implementing stricter advertising rules on major platforms like Twitter and Tiktok as well as…

EU Governments Friendly to Tough Crypto Bank-Capital Restrictions, Negotiator Says

[Jun 9, 2023 4:38 AM] A deal on new banking laws may be imminent, and will likely treat lenders’ crypto holdings as highly risky.

EU’s Landmark Crypto Law MiCA Published in Official Journal

[Jun 9, 2023 12:34 AM] The procedural move means landmark licensing, stablecoin and anti-money laundering rules apply as of December 30, 2024.

Social Media Targeted in EU Consumer Group Complaint About Crypto Ads

[Jun 8, 2023 2:58 AM] BEUC wants Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter to prohibit influencers from promoting crypto

U.S. SEC Enforcement Could Boost Europe's Crypto Chances, Officials Say

[Jun 7, 2023 8:57 AM] EU officials are hoping to tempt crypto innovators as Binance and Coinbase complain of regulation by enforcement in the U.S.

Luxembourg Antitrust Authority to Probe Blockchain, Web3 Competition

[Jun 6, 2023 9:26 AM] The market study may be the first of its kind to examine Web3 competition dynamics.

EU ‘Crypto Security’ Debate Turns New MiCA Law on Its Head

[Jun 6, 2023 7:00 AM] An EU study published last week has reopened a debate over whether digital assets should be regulated as securities – though lawmakers appear to favor a tailored approach.

Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says

[Jun 1, 2023 4:35 AM] Landmark new crypto laws under MiCA may have few short-term benefits without further steps, the report commissioned by EU lawmakers says

EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law

[May 31, 2023 10:00 AM] The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations.

ECB Finalizes Digital Euro Prototypes as Development Decision Looms

[May 30, 2023 3:37 AM] The central bank has examined the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts for its potential new digital currency.

EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Warns of Unregulated Crypto, Gold Investment Offerings

[May 27, 2023 10:00 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning regarding investments in assets like cryptocurrencies. They will remain unregulated in most countries until the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law is enforced across…

EU Investment Firms Should Clearly State Crypto Is Unregulated, Watchdog Says

[May 26, 2023 2:47 AM] Companies that market crypto alongside traditional securities might mislead consumers about access to fair advice and compensation, the European Securities and Markets Authority worries.

French lawmakers agree to loosen rules in proposed crypto influencer bill

[May 25, 2023 9:04 PM] Previously, the bill restricted influencer marketing to only licensed crypto firms, of which there are currently none in France.

Crypto Conglomerates, DeFi Targets of EU Financial Stability Watchdog Concerns

[May 25, 2023 3:24 AM] Risks from smart contracts, high leverage and crypto staking and lending may imply a need for new regulations, the European Systemic Risk Board said

EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans

[May 23, 2023 9:59 AM] The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks.

EU Council Adopts New Rules for Europe’s Crypto Markets

[May 17, 2023 9:30 PM] The Council of the European Union has given its final approval to new regulations for crypto assets and markets in the EU. The decision completes a lengthy and complex legislative process for what’s considered to be the world’s first comprehensive…

EU’s Crypto Legal Framework Inches Towards Law With Finance Ministers’ Sign-Off

[May 16, 2023 2:28 AM] The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets regulation was given final approval by the EU’s Council, which also agreed a new law for sharing data on crypto tax holdings.

EU Crypto Tax Plans Include NFTs, Foreign Companies, Draft Text Shows

[May 12, 2023 6:32 AM] Laws set to be agreed next week would require crypto companies to register with tax authorities, even if they’re based outside the bloc or offering non-fungible tokens.

EU Could Veto Large Stablecoins During MiCA Approval Process, Regulator Signals

[May 11, 2023 4:40 AM] The European Banking Authority doesn’t want private crypto initiatives to threaten monetary policy privileges

New Rules on Sharing Crypto Tax Data ‘Unanimously Supported’ by EU Members

[May 10, 2023 7:04 AM] Officials are optimistic finance ministers will formally agree on laws allowing the sharing of information on crypto and NFT holdings between tax authorities next week.

Hungarian Central Bank Sees No Imminent Need for e-Forint

[May 10, 2023 5:30 AM] The EU member is still trying out options for a central bank digital currency that could help the unbanked.

Estonia’s Registered Crypto Firms Drop 80% as Tough New Checks Reveal 'Suspicious' Behavior

[May 8, 2023 7:30 AM] Regulators in the tech-friendly nation say they’ll return to business-as-usual monitoring after money laundering fears led it to take a tough line.

ECB Probes Decentralized Settlement for Wholesale Financial Markets

[Apr 28, 2023 2:56 AM] Euro regulators are looking again at their centralized settlement systems in seeking to keep pace with digital innovation as they explore central bank digital currencies.

‘Not the Right Time to Stop’ Rate Hikes, ECB Chief Economist Says

[Apr 27, 2023 6:30 AM] Current indicators suggest the European Central Bank (ECB) should raise the interest rate in May, the monetary authority’s chief economist said. Future increases will depend on the economic data but this is still not the right time to stop…

Binance Reportedly Removes Restrictions on Russian Users

[Apr 27, 2023 12:30 AM] The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has lifted certain restrictions on Russian users, local crypto media unveiled. According to multiple reports, Russians can once again use their bank cards to make deposits and the trading…

Don’t Cap Digital Euro Holdings, European Parliament Study Says

[Apr 26, 2023 8:03 AM] The paper turns on its head conventional wisdom that limits are needed to avoid supplanting the banking system

Bitpanda and Raiffeisen Unit Partner to Offer Crypto for Banking Customers

[Apr 26, 2023 6:47 AM] EU banks’ forays into crypto have been meek so far, but new laws are on the way

Europe ‘Ahead of the Game’ in Web3 After MiCA Law, U.S. House Finance Chair Says

[Apr 25, 2023 9:00 AM] Patrick McHenry is seeking to push his own stablecoin bill through Congress but faces Democrat skepticism