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EU Commission to ensure 'healthy competition' in the Metaverse
8.3.2023
Margrethe Vestager, the executive vice president of the European Commission, stressed the need to anticipate and plan for changes in technological advancements
Solana faces 'lack of appetite' from US regulators, says Austin Federa
3.3.2023
The Solana Foundation's head of strategy said he had heard from projects facing “pretty draconian” rules in the European Union related to liability of illicit crypto transactions
The limitations of the EU’s new cryptocurrency regulations
25.2.2023
By the time MiCA makes it through the EU, will it be enough to effectively regulate the crypto industry on the continent?
European Union discusses using zero-knowledge proofs for digital IDs
16.2.2023
The proposition to use zero-knowledge proofs was approved by the EU Committee and may become part of the updated legislation
EC launches blockchain regulatory sandbox for 20 projects annually through 2026
15.2.2023
The sandbox will match up public and private sector projects with the appropriate participating regulators for assessments and consultations
EU Banks Told By Regulator to Apply Bitcoin Caps Even Before They Become Law
15.2.2023
The European Central Bank, which supervises big euro area lenders, said crypto should be treated as a risky asset
Proposed EU parliament rule could have banks apply 1,250% risk weight to crypto exposure
13.2.2023
The proposed rule change, putting crypto at one of the highest risk ratings at financial institutions, could go into effect until December 2024
UK Crypto Rules Set a Modest Post-Brexit Divergence From the European Union
3.2.2023
The industry is keenly watching divergences from Brussels in areas like stablecoins, lending and bitcoin disclosures
Opinion: Should Bored Ape buyers be legally entitled to refunds?
30.1.2023
It isn’t clear whether a 25-year-old European Union law means you should be allowed to get an unlimited number of refunds on your NFTs
‘Prohibitive’ Capital Rules for Banks Holding Crypto Win Support in EU Parliament
26.1.2023
Lawmakers in the European Union have backed legislation imposing new capital requirements for financial institutions, including strict rules meant to cover crypto-related risks. The latter concern banks keeping digital assets and are expected to enter into force in January, 2025. EU Legislators...
MiCA at the Door: How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation
24.1.2023
Adapting how crypto exchanges operate under the new regulation won’t be easy, but it might make it easier for them to get bank accounts in Europe, says Anna Baydakova
EU lawmakers vote for more restrictive capital requirements on banks holding crypto
24.1.2023
Banks could be required to hold a “risk-weighted exposure amount” of up to 1,250% of capital based on exposure to crypto if the full parliament passes the measures
‘No Point’ to European Union's Crypto Rules Unless World Follows Suit, Official Says
19.1.2023
FTX's collapse may have added fuel for those seeking stricter crypto rules, but even the good guys may get it wrong, financial services commissioner Mairead McGuinness told CoinDesk
EU postpones final vote on MiCA for the second time in two months
18.1.2023
The final vote was delayed due to issues in the translation of the 400-page legal document
European Union Postpones MiCA Vote to April
17.1.2023
The European Union’s landmark new legislation, the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), has been delayed due to technical reasons
Cross-border crypto scammers on the hit list for EU agencies
16.1.2023
Europol and Eurojust, two EU agencies for law enforcement cooperation, joined authorities from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany and Serbia to investigate online investment fraud since June 2022
Huobi and Solaris crypto-to-fiat debit card launches in the EU
13.1.2023
The Visa-backed debit card will allow Huobi users in the European Economic Area (EEA) to pay from their crypto accounts at point of sale stations globally
French central bank governor pushes for crypto licensing ahead of EU laws
6.1.2023
The Bank of France’s head said turmoil in the crypto markets proves the need to move to a mandatory licensing scheme for crypto firms "as soon as possible."
Crypto regulation world: How laws for digital assets changed in 2022
4.1.2023
While regulations were once seen as hurdles to crypto adoption, they are now perceived as the fastest way to attain global mainstream adoption
Nigerian Crypto Exchange Roqqu Gets European Union Virtual Currency License
4.1.2023
The Nigerian crypto exchange Roqqu recently announced that it obtained a virtual currency license that allows it to offer its services in 28 European countries. According to Israel Ololade, the head of product at Roqqu, the European Union license “aligns with the brand’s drive to become...