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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

French Regulator Floats 'Fast-Track' Registration for Incumbents as MiCA Rules Bed in

[Apr 24, 2023 2:16 AM] EU countries are making the transition to a tough new crypto regime set by Brussels.

Ukraine to Adopt Europe’s Crypto Rules, Clarifies Taxation

[Apr 23, 2023 3:30 AM] Officials have revealed that Ukraine intends to implement the crypto market rules approved by the European Parliament. While the government is already moving in that direction, the tax service has issued a clarification regarding the taxation of…

With MiCA Past the Finish Line, UK's Crypto Industry Calls for Rules of Its Own

[Apr 21, 2023 9:17 AM] The finalization of the landmark law puts “significant pressure” on the U.K. to deliver its own crypto rules, one industry group said.

EU Parliament Greenlights Markets in Crypto Assets Law, Tracing Rules

[Apr 21, 2023 8:00 AM] Members of the European Parliament gave their final approval to a package of EU-wide regulations for crypto assets. The legislators also backed the introduction of mechanisms allowing the tracing of cryptocurrency transactions which will also apply…

EU Crypto Industry Applauds MiCA – But Looks to What’s Next

[Apr 21, 2023 4:23 AM] A Thursday vote sealed the deal on the long-awaited crypto law, but there’s still plenty of details to settle.

Why the EU Has MiCA and the U.S. Has Securities Law Confusion

[Apr 20, 2023 10:25 AM]

Is Europe’s MiCA a Template for Global Crypto Regulation?

[Apr 20, 2023 9:10 AM] Formally enacted today, the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is the most comprehensive framework of its kind. How will it influence how non-EU states regulate digital assets?

EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules

[Apr 20, 2023 4:33 AM] The vote clears the way for landmark MiCA regulation to take effect in 2024.

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

[Apr 19, 2023 6:37 AM] Leaders of the European Parliament’s largest political groupings indicated they’ll support the landmark MiCA law ahead of a vote Thursday

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

[Apr 13, 2023 4:35 AM] 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

[Apr 13, 2023 1:00 AM] EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector.

FTX Free to Explore Sale of Europe Arm, Swiss Court Decides

[Apr 12, 2023 7:06 AM] The firm said FTX Europe AG, the holding company of its European business, filed a petition for a Swiss moratorium proceeding, which was granted on Tuesday.