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Eurozone hits record inflation of 9.1% amid gas and energy crisis

31.8.2022
Eurozone inflation is up from 8.9% in July as the continent faces skyrocketing energy, gas and food prices due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine

EU Parliament’s Rapporteur on MiCA Crypto Law Stefan Berger Sells Pair of Slides as NFT

15.8.2022
“Freedom in a wallet” is how Member of European Parliament Stefan Berger describes the non-fungible token (NFT) he is now selling on Opensea. The NFT represents a pair of ‘Bergoletten’ slides. Shoes symbolize the first step in every development, says Berger who invested...

Europe’s Securities Regulator ESMA Seeks to Obtain Crypto Transaction Data

3.8.2022
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is gearing up to implement stricter oversight in regards to crypto-related transactions. The agency is now looking to hire suppliers of trading data, as monitoring major participants in the market falls under its responsibilities. ESMA Launches...

EU crypto community has two weeks to join conversation on crypto data

3.8.2022
The ESMA is looking for “crypto off-chain data,” or data from spot and derivatives trades at centralized exchanges or OTC crypto trading platforms

European banking regulator sees 'major concern' in retaining staff to handle crypto: Report

27.7.2022
José Manuel Campa reportedly suggested the European Banking Authority may be unprepared for regulating the changes that come with a “very dynamic” crypto space

How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis

25.7.2022
In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition

Regulators across the ocean discuss stablecoins and MiCa at joint forum

21.7.2022
The representatives of key regulatory bodies on both sides of the Atlantic have met to exchange their experiences

Demand for widely used euro stablecoin is huge, says DeFi expert

20.7.2022
The U.S. company Circle is launching a regulated stablecoin that is pegged to the euro, but what does this mean for the eurozone?

Crypto.com secures regulatory license in Italy

19.7.2022
The mobile-first cryptocurrency exchange recently received regulatory approvals to operate in Greece, Singapore and Dubai

Burdensome but not a threat: How new EU law can affect stablecoins

18.7.2022
Apart from the stringent requirements for stablecoin issuers, there are other areas of concern in the upcoming EU regulation

MiCA and ToFR: The EU moves to regulate the crypto-asset market

16.7.2022
The EU crypto regulation: With the main topics approved, who is affected and what are the possible impacts on the crypto industry?

ECB Calls for Urgent Regulation of Stablecoins and Defi, Won’t Rule Out Bitcoin Mining Ban

14.7.2022
A new report by the European Central Bank (ECB), presented as a “deep dive into crypto financial risks,” calls for “appropriate” regulation and oversight of stablecoins and decentralized finance (defi). It also addresses the hot topic of Bitcoin’s carbon footprint...

Euro Reaches Parity Against the US Dollar, While the USD Index Taps a 20-Year High

13.7.2022
Eight days ago, the euro tapped a record low against the U.S. dollar as it hit $1.028 per unit against the USD last Tuesday. This week, the official currency for 19 of the European Union’s member states reached parity against the U.S. dollar for the first time in 20 years. Euro Hits Parity...

Spain to Offer Grants for Metaverse Companies

12.7.2022
The government of Spain has announced it will issue a series of grants and aid for metaverse-related developments. The individuals and companies interested in receiving these grants will have to be based in the European Union or Spain and present a plan, and meet a series of requirements, to...

Terra crash highlights stablecoin risk to financial stability: ECB

11.7.2022
A recent ECB report says stablecoins are not practical as a mode of payment and their current form isn't fit for use in the real economy

Belgian regulator reviews crypto asset classifications while awaiting harmonization

6.7.2022
The Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority created a chart to differentiate crypto asset securities, investment instruments and financial instruments

Euro Drops to 20-Year Low Against the US Dollar, Tapping $1.028 per Unit — Analyst Says Parity Is Imminent

5.7.2022
The euro has had a sluggish start to the second half of 2022 as the fiat currency slid to a 20-year low against the U.S. dollar. The drop adds to the fear that the global economy is in a recession and analysts believe that the risk of “parity is just a matter of time now.” […]