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Kraken Secures MiCA License To Offer Bitcoin And Crypto In Europe

[Jun 25 7:35 PM] Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Secures MiCA License To Offer Bitcoin And Crypto In Europe Today, Kraken has announced it has secured a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)…

XRP Analyst Marks XDC For 3,350% Take-Off As Bullish Metrics Emerge

[May 9 8:00 PM] XRP analyst Egrag Crypto, who is well-known for offering bullish predictions about the altcoin, has now drawn the crypto community’s attention to another altcoin, XDC. The analyst predicts this crypto token could also witness a remarkable surge and…

Winklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub

[Jan 20 11:00 AM] The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said.

Hashgraph Association partners with Taurus for global HBAR custody push

[Jan 20 10:00 AM] The Hashgraph Association has partnered with Taurus to advance secure custody, staking and tokenizing Hedera’s HBAR cryptocurrency globally.

Crypto.com gets EU nod on MiCA license

[Jan 17 6:30 PM] Once finalized, the license will let Crypto.com operate across the EU under a unified regulatory framework.

EU’s new ‘DORA’ rules come into effect: What does it mean for crypto?

[Jan 17 1:37 PM] Europe’s Digital Operational Resilience Act now applies to crypto businesses, expanding MiCA’s scope and requiring firms to enhance cybersecurity and risk management.

Boerse Stuttgart receives first crypto license in Germany under MiCA

[Jan 17 1:07 PM] Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody became Germany’s first fully licensed crypto asset service provider under the EU’s MiCA framework, just two weeks after it came into full effect.

Brickken secures $2.5M to expand tokenized assets platform in Europe

[Jan 15 12:30 PM] Brickken has already tokenized over $250 million worth of assets in less than two years as it prepares to launch enterprise-grade AI agents.

Circle’s USDC beats Tether USDT in market cap surge during 2024

[Jan 14 2:00 PM] USDC’s massive growth in 2024 marked the stablecoin’s steady recovery following a 45% market cap drop associated with the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in 2023.

Standard Chartered debuts crypto services in Europe with new license

[Jan 9 2:11 PM] Banking giant Standard Chartered is debuting crypto services in Europein Europe via its new Luxembourg entity after securing a digital asset license under the MiCA framework.

MiCA can attract more crypto investment despite overregulation concerns

[Jan 6 12:13 PM] European retail investors will likely feel the biggest effect of the MiCA regulations through more stringent data collection and the potential introduction of crypto taxation laws.

Tether USDT’s market cap drop linked to ‘seasonal holiday lull’

[Jan 6 10:17 AM] Tether USDt’s trading has wiped $100 billion since mid-December, but it “may be premature to turn bearish,” according to Matrixport.

Crypto payments firm MoonPay secures MiCA approval in the Netherlands

[Dec 30, 2025 4:56 PM] Dec. 30 marked the end of the implementation phase of the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, as authorities can enforce rules on certain crypto service providers operating in the EU.

EU silence does not make USDT MiCA-compliant, says exec

[Dec 27, 2024 11:05 AM] While MiCA’s implementation phase is ending on Dec. 30, 2024, there is also a transitional 18-month phase in MiCA’s total 36-month timeline.

Stablecoin predictions for 2025: What’s next for the $200B market?

[Dec 24, 2024 3:29 PM] Crypto industry executives share with Cointelegraph what they expect for the now $200 billion stablecoin market next year.

Ethereum layer 2s hold $13.5B stablecoin supply

[Dec 20, 2024 9:43 AM] Ethereum layer-2 networks now lock over $13.5 billion in stablecoins, driving total market capitalization to $205 billion.

MiCA-compliant stablecoins dominate European market — Kaiko

[Dec 18, 2024 10:23 AM] A Kaiko and Bitvavo report highlighted the growth of crypto in Europe as regulatory frameworks have emerged in the region.

EU Securities and Markets Authority publishes final guidance for MiCA

[Dec 17, 2024 6:59 PM] This final guidance calls for a commonly adopted application of the definition of “financial instrument” across EU member states.

Tether backs European stablecoin firm StablR amid USDT uncertainty

[Dec 17, 2024 1:00 PM] Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap, will provide its tokenization tech to Malta-based stablecoin firm StablR.

Coinbase prepares to delist Tether’s USDT stablecoin in Europe

[Dec 12, 2024 2:13 PM] Coinbase said it will assess reenabling services for stablecoins that achieve MiCA compliance at a later date.

Is Bitcoin Self-Custody Under Threat in Europe?

[Dec 3, 2024 5:16 PM] For centuries, self-custody has symbolized financial autonomy, enabling individuals to secure their wealth—from gold to cash—without intermediaries. Bitcoin extends this principle into the digital realm, offering a censorship-resistant…

Tether discontinues support for euro-pegged stablecoin EUR₮

[Nov 27, 2024 3:51 PM] Tether has asked EUR₮ holders to redeem tokens within one year, ending on Nov. 25, 2025, as the company decided to discontinue the stablecoin.

Former Binance execs launch MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

[Nov 26, 2024 11:50 AM] Expected to launch in the coming weeks, Schuman’s new euro-backed stablecoin labels 107 countries as “high-risk.”

Kraken, Tether-Backed Dutch Firm Rolls Out MiCA-Compliant Euro, U.S. Dollar Stablecoins

[Nov 18, 2024 7:30 AM] The issuance comes at a time when the European stablecoin market is poised for a shake-up as regulations for issuers will enter into full force by the end of this year.

Italy scales back plans to hike crypto tax rate: Report

[Nov 12, 2024 9:55 PM] A Bloomberg report suggested Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could accept a proposal for a 28% tax hike on crypto rather than a 42% one.

Tether CEO’s MiCA concerns, Buterin to ‘Purge’ Ethereum inefficiencies: Finance Redefined

[Nov 1, 2024 7:00 PM] Concerns about Europe’s upcoming MiCA regulations and Vitalik Buterin’s plans to make Ethereum more efficient were the main focus of crypto investors this week.

EU MiCA rules pose ‘systemic’ banking risks for stablecoins — Tether CEO

[Oct 28, 2024 9:52 AM] Europe’s MiCA framework will enforce new bank reserve requirements for stablecoin issuers, raising concerns about systemic risks and stability.

UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation

[Oct 23, 2024 2:24 PM] While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations.

Ireland drafting urgent crypto laws before EU money laundering rules

[Oct 17, 2024 6:09 AM] Ireland’s finance minister wants to act quickly before the EU enacts strict Anti-Money Laundering legislation.

Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations

[Oct 17, 2024 2:30 AM] Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union…