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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.

'US has left a vacuum that other countries are eager to fill': Coinbase

[Mar 24, 2023 8:39 PM] While the U.S. government opts for “regulation by enforcement,” other countries are fostering “vibrant” crypto ecosystems due to progressive regulation, argues Coinbase’s Daniel Seifert.

EU Banking Authority to Hire Crypto Experts as It Prepares for MiCA Law

[Mar 22, 2023 5:48 AM] The Paris-based agency will have to supervise large stablecoins and make rules under the landmark licensing legislation

EU MiCA crypto regulation is a ‘balancing act’: Paris Blockchain Week 2023

[Mar 22, 2023 4:54 AM] Industry experts and regulators weigh in on the European Union’s proposed MiCA rules at Paris Blockchain Week.

Circle Seeks to Register in France, Ramping Up European Play

[Mar 21, 2023 4:30 AM] The stablecoin issuer wants to expand European operations and prepare for new reserve requirements under the EU’s MiCA law.

EU’s MiCA Crypto Law Debate Scheduled for April 18

[Mar 20, 2023 4:40 AM] A final vote on the bloc’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation, which brings in a new licensing regime, is due April 19.

Dutch Financial Regulator Vows Strict Treatment of Crypto Business Under MiCA

[Mar 19, 2023 4:00 AM] The financial regulatory body of the Netherlands intends to maintain tough attitude towards the Dutch digital assets sector despite looser European rules. The head of the agency overseeing the industry doesn’t think crypto is good news and…

Netherlands Will Take Tough Line Enforcing MiCA, Dutch Regulator Says

[Mar 17, 2023 9:07 AM] Laura van Geest said she won’t undercut new EU crypto laws even if that drives business from the country.

War had no impact on Ukraine’s regulatory approach to crypto, Kyiv lawmaker says

[Feb 28, 2023 6:00 AM] The adoption of crypto law in Ukraine has been slowed mainly due to the need to adapt it to tax and civil codes, an official told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.

Industrial Giant Siemens Issues €60 Million Digital Bond on Blockchain

[Feb 15, 2023 11:00 PM] German conglomerate Siemens has for the first time issued a blockchain-based digital bond denominated in euros. In an announcement, the corporation highlighted the benefits of using blockchain, including the opportunity for direct sale to…

Bank of Italy selectively encouraging DLT, preparing for MiCA, governor says

[Feb 6, 2023 12:44 PM] Italian central banker Ignazio Visco talked about fostering or discouraging crypto assets during a lengthy speech to the Italian financial markets association.

EU postpones final vote on MiCA for the second time in two months

[Jan 18, 2023 4:59 AM] The final vote was delayed due to issues in the translation of the 400-page legal document.

Belgian MP receives Bitcoin salary for a year: Here’s what he learned

[Jan 9, 2023 9:00 AM] Christophe De Beukelaer considers his experiment successful, as he raised awareness among the local lawmakers.

French central bank governor pushes for crypto licensing ahead of EU laws

[Jan 5, 2023 8:17 PM] The Bank of France’s head said turmoil in the crypto markets proves the need to move to a mandatory licensing scheme for crypto firms "as soon as possible."

ECB official urges CBDC development for the good of cryptocurrency and consumers

[Jan 5, 2023 1:15 PM] ECB board member Fabio Panetta has woven his enthusiasm for blockchain technology and skepticism of cryptocurrency into an argument that supports both, albeit begrudgingly.

Coinbase secures VASP registration in Ireland

[Dec 21, 2022 12:00 PM] Operations in the country will be overseen by Cormac Dinan, a former employee of Crypto.com, Deloitte and Citigroup.

Time for Serious Global Crypto Regulation, Germany Says

[Dec 15, 2022 6:30 AM] Germany’s financial watchdog has issued a call for global regulation of the crypto industry in the aftermath of the FTX collapse. The hands-off approach was wrong, the head of the agency says, insisting it’s time to protect consumers as the sector…

France may oblige crypto platforms to obtain licenses

[Dec 15, 2022 4:40 AM] French Parliament will discuss the amendment, canceling the favorable treatment of crypto companies, in January 2023.

Brussels Wants All Crypto Service Providers to Report Transactions of Europeans

[Dec 9, 2022 6:30 AM] The European Commission has set out to oblige platforms processing crypto transactions for EU residents to share information with tax authorities in the Union. According to the proposal, all crypto service providers, regardless of where they are…

EU Parliament to ‘Vote on Adopting the Regulation on MiCA’ — Expert Says Industry Needs Legal Clarity

[Dec 3, 2022 12:30 AM] In a recent statement, the European Parliament said its members would shortly “vote on adopting the regulation on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).” According to the parliamentary body’s think tank, the envisaged regulations are…

FTX proves MiCA should be passed fast, officials tell European Parliament committee

[Nov 30, 2022 3:00 PM] In its latest hearing on FTX, the committee looked to financial officials to assess the impact of FTX’s collapse in Europe and suggest a way forward.

ECB president reiterates calls for 'MiCA II' in response to FTX collapse

[Nov 28, 2022 3:55 PM] In June, Christine Lagarde said a potential MiCA II framework “should regulate the activities of crypto-asset staking and lending, which are definitely increasing.”