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Ripple Registered With Central Bank of Ireland

[Dec 22, 2023 11:30 PM] Ripple is now registered as a virtual asset service provider with the Central Bank of Ireland. The company explained that it will “seek to provide services to clients across the European Economic Area once the Markets in Crypto Assets…

Robinhood Broadens Crypto Service to Europe, Notes Region's Digital Asset Regulation

[Dec 7, 2023 10:21 AM] The company said it chose Europe to anchor its crypto expansion outside the U.S. because of the region's comprehensive rules.

FTX collapse, Binance’s US settlement provide strong case for MiCA regulations

[Nov 23, 2023 3:41 AM] European Commission policy officer Ivan Keller highlights high-profile centralized exchange shortcomings as key reasons for the implementation of MiCA regulations in Europe.

The Global Movement to Promote Crypto Tax Transparency — What You Need to Know

[Nov 15, 2023 9:58 AM] In Europe and the U.S., there are a host of initiatives placing new requirements on participants in digital asset markets to report on transactions and meet other new provisions.

EU Banking Watchdog Seeks Feedback on Draft Liquidity, Capital Rules for Stablecoin Issuers

[Nov 8, 2023 7:09 AM] Three consultations on relevant rules will run until Feb. 8, 2024, the European Banking Authority has said.

Spain Brings Forward MiCA Crypto Rules by Six Months After EU Pressure

[Oct 31, 2023 4:00 AM] The government hopes the move, potentially affecting the likes of Binance and Coinbase, will bring greater regulatory clarity.

Spain to implement MiCA six months ahead of July 2026 deadline

[Oct 31, 2023 1:58 AM] The country said EU crypto rules will come into force in December 2025, ahead of the general deadline for implementing MiCA for all 27 member states of the EU.

Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets Gains Registration in Ireland

[Oct 27, 2023 4:03 AM] Ireland is emerging as an attractive destination for crypto firms; Coinbase designated the country as its EU hub earlier this month.

Crypto Shareholder Requirements Set Out by EU Banking Regulators

[Oct 20, 2023 8:09 AM] Controls on staff bonuses at crypto exchanges and wallet providers are also planned as the bloc prepares for its landmark crypto law, MiCA.

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.