The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued warnings about the potential risks posed by the rapid growth of stablecoins, highlighting their impact on financial stability in Europe. Key […]
EU to Hold Big Tech Cloud Providers Accountable for Compliance
The European Union (EU) is stepping up its scrutiny of cloud giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, focusing on compliance and data sovereignty […]
EU Pursues Unified Digital Asset Oversight to Secure Market Stability
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is proposing a centralized approach to regulating digital assets within the European Union. This move aims to create a more harmonized […]
EU Centralizes Crypto Regulation: A Unified Approach for the Market
In a move that could significantly reshape the crypto landscape, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is planning to establish a central regulatory body. This initiative aims […]
Circle’s Hansen Clarifies EU AMLR Won’t Ban Self-Custody Wallets
Patrick Hansen, Circle’s Director of EU Strategy and Policy, has once again addressed concerns regarding the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), clarifying that the regulation does not […]
EU Ponders SEC-Style Regulator to Oversee Stock and Crypto Exchanges
The European Commission is exploring a regulatory model similar to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with the aim of establishing a single supervisory authority for stock […]
EU Eyes SEC-Style Financial Regulation Overhaul
The European Commission has proposed a significant overhaul of financial regulations for EU markets, aiming to adopt a more centralized framework similar to the U.S. Securities and Exchange […]
France Implements New Tax on Unproductive Crypto Assets
France has implemented a new tax aimed at wealthy individuals holding large cryptocurrency holdings, classifying them as ‘unproductive wealth’. This measure levies a 1% annual tax on assets […]
EU Centralizes Crypto & Stock Market Oversight: ESMA to Drive Harmonization by 2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will oversee the EU’s stock and crypto markets, consolidating regulatory practices under a new legislative plan aimed for completion in December […]
EU to Grant ESMA Enhanced Control over Crypto Markets
A new proposal from the European Commission suggests giving the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) significant regulatory powers akin to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). […]
EU Moves to Centralize Regulation of Crypto and Stocks
The European Union is taking a step towards creating a more unified financial environment by consolidating its oversight over cryptocurrency and stock markets. The European Commission proposes expanding […]
EU Tightens Grip on Finance: Centralization Plan Targets Crypto and Fintech
The European Commission has unveiled plans to consolidate financial oversight, targeting stock exchanges, clearinghouses, and cryptocurrency exchanges under a unified regulatory framework. This follows the IMF’s warnings about […]
EU Tightens Regulatory Grip on Crypto & Stock Exchanges
The European Union is preparing to significantly tighten regulatory oversight of stock and cryptocurrency exchanges, aiming for greater market control by December 2025. The move will empower the […]
EU Enhances Financial Market Oversight with Expansion of ESMA Powers
The European Commission is taking steps to strengthen regulatory oversight of key financial market infrastructures, including stock exchanges and crypto-asset service providers. These plans aim to enhance the […]
Germany’s AfD Pushing for Bitcoin as ‘Strategic Asset,’ Challenging EU Regulation
Germany’s opposition party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), is pushing for a significant shift in how Bitcoin is regulated within the European Union. They aim to redefine Bitcoin […]