ODDO BHF, a prominent French banking institution, has taken the bold step of entering the cryptocurrency market with the launch of EUROD, a stablecoin pegged to the euro. […]
Ripple Bolsters EU Presence with Luxembourg Support and RLUSD Expansion
Ripple is strategically bolstering its European presence by gaining support from Luxembourg, which will enable the company to further expand its reach across the EU. This comes after […]
EU Officials Push for Euro Stablecoins to Counter U.S. Dominance in $300 Billion Market
European Union officials are urging for accelerated development of euro-backed stablecoins, highlighting the need to lessen reliance on dominant U.S. dollar-based digital currencies. Speaking at a Fintech Forum […]
EU Central Bank Governor Proposes Unified Crypto Regulation for the Entire Union
French Central Bank Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has called for a unified approach to regulating cryptocurrencies within the European Union (EU). In his recent speech, he suggested […]
EU Stumbles on Crypto Regulation: Harmony Under Threat
The European Union’s ambitious plan to unify crypto regulations has hit a major snag. Despite the introduction of MiCA, the EU is facing challenges in fostering uniformity and […]
EU to Gain Direct Regulatory Control Over Financial Markets
The European Commission plans a significant overhaul of financial markets regulation, granting the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) direct authority over stock exchanges, cryptocurrency companies, and clearinghouses. […]
EU Seeks to Ban Multi-Issuance Stablecoins Amidst Systemic Risk Concerns
The European Union (EU) is proposing a ban on multi-issuance stablecoins, driven by concerns about systemic financial risks. The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), chaired by Christine Lagarde, […]
Skepticism Echos as ECB Pushes for Digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) remains steadfast in its plan to introduce a digital euro, aiming to offer a reliable and readily available payment option during economic disruptions. […]
ECB Warns of Stablecoin Risks to EU Financial Stability
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde sounded the alarm on global stablecoins, emphasizing their potential threats to EU financial stability and highlighting the need for international regulatory cooperation. […]
ECB Chief Calls for Stricter Rules for Non-EU Stablecoin Issuers
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), emphasized that stablecoin issuers outside the EU should be held to the same stringent regulations as those within the […]
ECB Warns of Weak EU Stablecoin Regulation: Liquidity Risks Threaten Stability
The European Central Bank (ECB) has sounded the alarm about inadequate regulatory frameworks for stablecoins within the EU, highlighting potential risks to financial stability and prompting urgent action […]
EU Regulators Sound Alarm About Tokenized Stock Misunderstandings
Natasha Cazenave, executive director of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has warned that many tokenized offerings in Europe resemble traditional stocks but lack crucial shareholder rights […]
EU Focus Shifts to Real-World Asset Tokenization
Europe’s next major step in the crypto sphere will not be a MiCA 2.0 update. Instead, the European Commission is preparing to unveil proposals in December that aim […]
EU Races Ahead with Digital Euro Development
The European Union is accelerating its development of a digital euro in response to the US’s recent regulation of stablecoins. The US Act, which establishes detailed rules for […]
EU Tightens Digital Euro Agenda as US Stablecoin Law Fuels Regulatory Action
The recent passage of the U.S. GENIUS Act, a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins worth $288 billion and dominated by dollar-pegged tokens like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC, […]