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EU’s MiCA bill set to shape global stablecoin regulations — Binance

[Oct 15, 2024 2:15 PM] While MiCA is seen as a net positive for stablecoin regulation, it introduces consolidation concerns, especially among small crypto firms.

Is Tether’s USDT stablecoin ‘noncompliant’ with EU’s MiCA regulations?

[Oct 10, 2024 12:33 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority declined to disclose whether USDt is “noncompliant” but said it is working on solutions to issues in the framework.

Archax, Assetera partner to offer tokenized RWA in UK, Europe

[Oct 8, 2024 8:01 AM] Assetera and Archax are collaborating to provide investors with regulated access to tokenized funds, including real-world and digital assets.

Academic paper suggests governments should attack public blockchains

[Oct 6, 2024 7:15 PM] Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the delisting of Monero in the European Economic Area to maintain compliance with EU regulations.

Coinbase to Delist USDT in Europe Amid New EU Regulations

[Oct 6, 2024 10:30 AM] Coinbase has announced plans to delist Tether’s USDT and other stablecoins that do not comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations by December 30, 2024. This decision is part of Coinbase’s…

Coinbase to Delist Unauthorized Stablecoins in EU by December

[Oct 4, 2024 2:31 PM] Tether, which is the largest issuer of stablecoins, has not managed to snag the necessary e-money license in the European Union.

Coinbase to delist noncompliant stablecoins under EU MiCA rules

[Oct 4, 2024 1:11 PM] Coinbase will delist noncompliant stablecoins from its European platform by the end of December to comply with the EU’s MiCA regulations.

MiCA threatens crypto firm exodus to Middle East: Regulatory expert

[Sep 27, 2024 1:12 PM] The upcoming regulatory framework could threaten a mass crypto exodus to the Middle East due to more favorable regulations.

Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing

[Sep 25, 2024 7:52 AM] Kosovo’s Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies.

Societe Generale Forge partners with Bitpanda for euro stablecoin ahead of MiCA

[Sep 25, 2024 7:00 AM] The partnership comes shortly ahead of the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework for crypto service providers.

Kraken acquires Dutch broker BCM as part of European expansion

[Sep 24, 2024 8:50 AM] The acquisition of the Dutch broker firm is a key part of the exchange’s European expansion strategy ahead of the MiCA regulation.

Sygnum Secures Liechtenstein License to Expand Crypto Services in EU

[Sep 24, 2024 2:30 AM] Sygnum, a Swiss digital asset banking group, has registered its local subsidiary with the Liechtenstein financial regulator. This move allows the company to offer regulated services in the EU and European Economic Area under the incoming MiCA…

Sygnum Unit Receives Liechtenstein License as a Crypto Asset Service Provider

[Sep 23, 2024 1:05 PM] The registration paves the way for the Switzerland and Singapore-based banking group to expand into the European Union and European Economic Area.

Blockchain Industry Players Launch MiCA Crypto Alliance in the EU

[Sep 19, 2024 6:42 PM] The DLT Science Foundation (DSF) has announced its support for the launch of the MiCA Crypto Alliance, with Hedera, Ripple, and Aptos Foundation as founding members. This industry association aims to streamline and enhance compliance with the…

EU Regulator Sees Official Journal Publication of Stablecoin Standards Before Year-End

[Sep 11, 2024 12:08 PM] The European Banking Authority estimates that 15 technical standards for crypto platforms like stablecoin issuers will become official before the end of 2024.

Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies 

[Sep 9, 2024 12:59 PM] Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers.

Former Mt. Gox CEO to launch EllipX crypto exchange in Europe

[Sep 4, 2024 9:35 AM] EllipX will comply with the EU’s MiCA regulations, with plans to add fiat services and offer fee cuts for former Mt. Gox users.

Relai’s Bitcoin Mission: Bringing Europeans the Orange Coin Despite the Red Tape

[Sep 3, 2024 3:13 PM] Company Name: RelaiFounders: Julian Liniger and Adam BilicanDate Founded: July 2020Location of Headquarters: Zurich, SwitzerlandAmount of Bitcoin Held in Treasury: One-third of Relai’s treasuryNumber of Employees: 30Website…

MiCA regulation poses ‘systemic risk’ to banking system, says Tether CEO

[Aug 9, 2024 5:00 PM] According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, recently approved MiCA regulations threaten both banks and stablecoin issuers.

France Opens for MiCA Applications, First Among Biggest EU Economies

[Aug 2, 2024 4:04 PM] France's Autorité des Marchés Financiers said it started accepting applications for crypto asset services provider licenses on July 1.

EU MiCA implementation is a “pivotal moment” for crypto regulations: compliance expert

[Aug 2, 2024 1:05 PM] The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence, as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation.

Crypto Exchange Bybit Withdraws From France in Response to Regulations

[Aug 2, 2024 12:41 PM] It has always been Bybit's primary objective to operate our business in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, the company said in its post.

EU Regulator Details How It Classifies Unlawful Overseas Businesses Under MiCA

[Aug 1, 2024 5:15 PM] The European Securities and Markets Authority released an opinion report to aid firms that may do business with overseas firms in order to prevent them breaching the rules on Wednesday.

USDC trading volume soars 48% in July, driven by MiCA, market growth

[Jul 31, 2024 7:42 PM] The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022.

Veteran Blockchain Developer: Overregulation Creates Hurdles for Crypto Companies, Diminishing Overall User Experience

[Jul 21, 2024 10:30 AM] While regulations are generally meant to protect consumers, in practice, they create hoops for crypto companies to jump through, thus diminishing the overall user experience, said Ivo Georgiev, co-founder and CEO of Ambire Wallet. Georgiev argues…

EU releases crypto-asset classification tools to help firms comply with MiCA

[Jul 19, 2024 7:51 AM] EU regulators introduce standardized crypto-asset classification under MiCA with a new test and guidelines to ensure uniformity across the market as regulations begin to come into play.

OKX Picks Malta Over France as Europe Hub to Comply With EU's MiCA Crypto Rules: Sources

[Jul 11, 2024 12:41 PM]

Italy Prepares to Issue Guidelines on Implementing EU Crypto Regulation

[Jul 9, 2024 4:36 PM] Italy’s central bank will soon release guidelines on implementing the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) Regulation to ensure the payment system’s regular functioning, Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta…

EU–US Financial Forum Highlights Cooperation on Crypto Regulation

[Jul 3, 2024 6:31 PM] The EU–U.S. Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place last week, with participants exchanging views on topics of mutual interest as part of their regular financial regulatory dialogue. The dialogue was hosted by the European Commission and the…

No, Denmark did not propose to ban self-custody wallets

[Jul 2, 2024 5:59 AM] The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority said the exemption of self-custodial wallets from MiCA doesn’t mean such wallets should be banned.