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Blockchain technology platform Bakkt looks toward Europe after MiCA

[May 19, 2023 4:00 PM] Bakkt’s chief product officer, Dan O’Prey, expressed his optimism about the future of Bitcoin and the company’s outlook on regulated markets when he chatted with Cointelegraph at Bitcoin 2023.

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…

Updated European tax directive requires reporting on all crypto asset transfers

[May 16, 2023 11:12 AM] DAC8 extends tax reporting procedures to crypto transfers in line with the OECD crypto reporting framework and EU AML rules.

EU Council approves MiCA for clear crypto regulation

[May 16, 2023 3:39 AM] European Union Council finance ministers vote to adopt the continent’s Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation following unanimous approval of new legal frameworks.

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 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

3 takeaways from the European Union's MiCA regulations

[May 10, 2023 4:41 PM] The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation could stifle innovation and increase compliance costs for the crypto industry.

Estonia squeezes out 400 crypto firms after new laws

[May 8, 2023 10:47 PM] Estonia’s money laundering regulator highlighted a number of issues it found within local crypto firms, such as dodgy execs and nonsensical business plans.

Liechtenstein adapts blockchain laws to developing crypto landscape

[May 1, 2023 4:14 AM] Future regulation is intended to ensure uniform regulation for all European countries and covered participants.

Stablecoin Reserves Need to Be Diverse, EU Bank Agency Chief Says

[Apr 27, 2023 4:42 AM] The EBA’s José Manuel Campa urged crypto players to start managing risks right away as new norms bed in.

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

France mulls fast-tracking registered crypto firms to new EU rules

[Apr 24, 2023 9:09 PM] France's financial regulator is weighing up “fast track” options for registered firms so they can be compliant with MiCA rules as soon as possible.

Pan-European crypto regulation is almost here: Law Decoded, Apr 17–24

[Apr 24, 2023 10:45 AM] The Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, also known as MiCA, was finally passed by the European Parliament.

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.

Industry leaders and policymakers react to passage of MiCA in EU

[Apr 20, 2023 12:43 PM] Many lauded the bill’s approval, suggesting that its anticipated passage could leave the United States at a disadvantage for attracting crypto firms and investments.

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?

First Mover Americas: Landmark Crypto Laws Pass in Europe

[Apr 20, 2023 6:31 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.

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.

French central bank looks at certification, incorporation as part of DeFi regulation

[Apr 11, 2023 12:53 PM] The Banque de France presented a well-written consideration of issues related to DeFi and forthcoming MiCA regulation, with suggestions.

ECB Board Member Warns EU’s New Crypto Rules Not Sufficient

[Apr 7, 2023 8:30 PM] A European Central Bank Supervisory Board member has warned that the crypto rules in the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) bill “will not be sufficient on their own.” While emphasizing that “MiCA will set out important…

Major Crypto Firms Need Extra Rules, Global Cooperation, ECB’s McCaul Says

[Apr 5, 2023 9:21 AM] The central banker said firms like Binance should be forced to disclose legal status and lines of accountability, with extra rules on top of the EU’s planned MiCA

EU lawmakers push for stricter rules on anonymous crypto transfers

[Mar 29, 2023 2:40 AM] 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.