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European Banking Authority, ESMA issue crypto entity suitability guidelines

[Oct 20, 2023 3:55 AM] The joint guidelines include granting authorization for ART and CASP issuance and conducting prudential assessments for potential acquisitions.

Coinbase Picks Ireland for EU Hub With MiCA Law Set to Open European Market

[Oct 19, 2023 2:51 AM] Forthcoming European laws known as MiCA will allow the exchange to serve the entire EU bloc with a single license.

European Regulator Clarifies MiCA Timeline — Warns No Such Thing as Safe Crypto Asset

[Oct 18, 2023 8:30 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is preparing to implement the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The regulator has issued several crypto warnings that investors and users of crypto services providers should be aware…

Crypto investor protections won’t take effect in EU until late 2024

[Oct 17, 2023 7:15 AM] Crypto asset service providers may not benefit from full rights and protections afforded to them under MiCA until as late as July 2026, the ESMA said.

EU Regulator Warns of ‘Opaque’ Crypto Firms as It Seeks to Close MiCA Loopholes

[Oct 17, 2023 4:00 AM] The European Securities and Markets Authority doesn’t want foreign companies operating via EU “letterbox” entities

Defi Not a Risk to Financial Stability Yet, EU Securities Regulator Reports

[Oct 13, 2023 1:30 AM] Decentralized finance (defi) brings risks for investors but is yet to pose “meaningful risks” to financial stability, according to Europe’s securities watchdog. The agency believes, however, the phenomenon deserves attention in light of the EU’s�

Bitstamp Courts European Banks as Region's Incoming Crypto Rules Boost Confidence

[Oct 9, 2023 9:27 AM] The longest-running crypto exchange says three European banks are in talks about offering crypto services – a stark contrast to the U.S., where firms are wary amid a regulatory crackdown.

European regulator publishes second consultation on MiCA

[Oct 6, 2023 2:55 AM] The regulator will publish a final report based on feedback received and submit the draft technical standards to the European Commission by June 2024.

Head of Portugal Central Bank deems crypto unsustainable, calls for global regulation

[Oct 3, 2023 2:53 AM] Mário Centeno praised the European Union’s first comprehensive crypto framework, MiCA, but insisted on further international consolidation of regulatory efforts.

Gemini to halt operations in the Netherlands by mid-November

[Sep 29, 2023 3:35 AM] The company cites the inability to meet regulators’ requirements but says it intends to return to the Dutch market.

Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank

[Sep 25, 2023 10:18 AM] The firm has registered as a crypto exchange and custody wallet provider.

EU Parliament research recommends non-EU nations tighten crypto regulation

[Sep 22, 2023 3:02 AM] Potential implications around financial stability, lower market appeal and mainstream use of stablecoins were the main concerns highlighted by the author of the report.

Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe citing MiCA compliance

[Sep 21, 2023 7:52 AM] A Binance executive said the cryptocurrency exchange plans to delist stablecoin in the European market by June 2024 in order to comply with standards laid out by MiCA.

Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe citing MiCA compliance

[Sep 21, 2023 7:52 AM] A Binance executive said the cryptocurrency exchange plans to delist stablecoin in the European market by June 2024 in order to comply with standards laid out by MiCA.

Binance Warns of Multiple Stablecoin Delistings as Lawyers Puzzle Over EU's MiCA

[Sep 21, 2023 6:00 AM] The EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto Assets law, MiCA, takes effect next year, but it’s not clear how it will apply to foreign or decentralized issuers

Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA

[Sep 18, 2023 7:06 AM] Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA, which comes into effect in December 2024.

Coinbase Seeks Expansion in Markets With Clear Crypto Rules Unlike US

[Sep 9, 2023 2:30 PM] America’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, plans to expand its business in jurisdictions that are adopting clear regulations for the sector. These include markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas as opposed to the United States which, the…

Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities

[Sep 7, 2023 7:15 PM] The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm.

MiCA: The good, the bad and the ugly of the EU’s crypto rules

[Aug 30, 2023 1:08 PM] The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework isn’t all good, but it provides a level of clarity foreign to the United States.

French Regulator Revises Crypto Rules to Align With EU’s MiCA Law

[Aug 12, 2023 9:30 PM] France’s financial market regulator said it’s adjusting the rules for crypto companies in line with Europe’s new regulatory framework. The changes, which will enter into force next year, seek to enhance registration requirements for businesses…

France updates its crypto licensing regime to synchronize with MiCA

[Aug 10, 2023 4:31 AM] The amendments will become obligatory starting Jan. 1, 2024, and must be taken into account in by applicants for enhanced DASP registration.

Why Binance Is Abandoning Most of Europe

[Aug 10, 2023 4:01 AM] Crypto firms only need regulatory approval in one EU nation under new regulations to serve the single market – but some states are more prepared to implement MiCA rules than others.

France Steps Closer to Implementing MiCA for Crypto Firms

[Aug 10, 2023 2:52 AM] The country's financial regulator AMF has "enhanced" registration requirements for digital asset service providers set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Crypto Custodian Hex Trust Expands European Foray With Registration in France

[Aug 2, 2023 1:00 AM] The registration, which follows last year's approval in Italy, is "a significant milestone" for its European expansion plans, Hex Trust said.

EU Stablecoin Issuers With Bank Assets in Reserve Will Get Extra Regulation, EBA Draft Says

[Jul 24, 2023 11:18 AM] The EU agency is consulting on new MiCA rules that mean “significant” tokens are centrally supervised with extra capital requirements

SEC’s Stuttering Litigation Strategy Draws Comment From France

[Jul 20, 2023 4:19 AM] French officials boast of crypto-ready laws that contrast with a stuttering enforcement campaign from the U.S. SEC – and are looking to the next generation of Web 3 gaming rules.

The European Commission’s Web4 strategy might be a flop

[Jul 18, 2023 2:10 PM] There’s a lot of work left to be done on Web 3.0. The European Commission is getting ahead of itself by trying to move to what it calls “Web 4.0.”

Euro stablecoin market set to take off, thanks to real-world uses, regulatory clarity — Circle exec

[Jul 17, 2023 10:36 AM] Circle’s Patrick Hansen provided an overview of the euro-denominated stablecoin market at EthCC: It all looks rosy, he said.

Bitcoin ETFs Can Boost ‘Overall Reputation of Certain Cryptocurrencies’ — Brighty App Co-Founder

[Jul 16, 2023 2:00 AM] According to Nikolay Denisenko, the co-founder and CTO of the financial and earning application Brighty App, the digital version of the pound sterling can be a bridge that enables “easy conversions between different types of crypto…

It's Time for a Euro Stablecoin

[Jul 12, 2023 2:14 PM]