Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), has expressed concerns about regulatory gaps in stablecoin policies within the EU. She highlighted potential financial risks posed by […]
Google Faces Record Fine of €325 Million in France for Privacy Violations
France’s CNIL has levied a record-breaking €325 million fine against Google for its alleged non-compliance with EU privacy and cookie consent regulations. This penalty stems from the company’s […]
EU Warns of Investor Misunderstandings With Tokenized Stocks
The European Union’s markets watchdog, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has raised concerns about tokenized stocks potentially misleading investors. While these tokens can offer convenient access […]
Spain Canceled €10 Million Fiber Contract with Telefonica over Huawei Equipment
Spain has terminated a major contract for fiber optic service between the government and Telefonica, citing concerns about the use of equipment supplied by Huawei. The cancellation, amounting […]
Gemini Secures MiCA License for EU Expansion
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has received a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA), paving the way for its […]
Mercedes CEO Raises Concerns About Europe’s Aggressive EV Push
Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, has expressed skepticism towards the European Union’s plan to ban CO2-emitting vehicles by 2035. He argues that such a move risks severe economic […]
Gemini & Coinbase Gear Up for EU Expansion with New Licenses
Two prominent cryptocurrency platforms, Gemini and Coinbase, are making a strong push into the European market. Both companies have secured licenses to operate within the EU, paving the […]
EU Establishes Crypto Regulation with MiCA Framework
The European Union has officially adopted the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), aiming to create a unified crypto market framework by December 30, 2024. This landmark regulation is […]
Zebec Acquires KYC Firm to Navigate EU Crypto Regulations
Zebec Network, a leading Web3 payments and streaming platform, is proactively securing its position in the face of tightening crypto regulations within Europe. The company has acquired Gatenox, […]
Acheron Earns CASP License Under EU MiCA Framework
Acheron has become the first cryptocurrency market maker to receive a CASP license in Europe, under the newly implemented MiCA regulations. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) came […]
Santander Eyes Expansion in Digital Assets: New Opportunities in European Banking
European banks are increasingly embracing digital assets as a growing area of interest. Banco Santander SA, a prominent Spanish financial institution, is exploring expansion into this space, according […]
Bybit Gains EU License Under MiCA, Expands Compliance Efforts
Bybit is among the first cryptocurrency exchanges to gain compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Obtaining a license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, Bybit […]
EURØP Stablecoin Launched on XRPL, Revolutionizing Regulated Stablecoin Use in Europe
Schuman Financial has made waves in the regulated stablecoin space by integrating its first MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, EURØP, onto Ripple Labs’ XRP Ledger (XRPL). This groundbreaking step expands […]
Ripple Launches First EU-Compliant Stablecoin on XRPL
Ripple has announced the integration of EURØP, a new stablecoin backed by Euros and compliant with the MiCA framework, onto its XRP Ledger. Developed by Schuman Financial, this […]
Crypto.com Acquires Allnew Investments for EU Derivatives License
Crypto.com has secured a major regulatory milestone by acquiring Allnew Investments, obtaining a license to offer derivatives trading services across the European Economic Area (EEA). The acquisition is […]