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The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has issued warnings concerning several unauthorized entities offering crypto asset services.
Banco de Portugal announced that as of December 30, 2024, in accordance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, crypto-asset services in the European Union (EU) will require authorization.
The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) has announced the full applicability of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR), with the FMA overseeing Austria’s crypto market.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published a consultation paper on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) for calculating and aggregating crypto-asset exposures.
Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Stefan Berger said that while the Free Democratic Party (FDP) may rely on Bitcoin, Bitcoin itself does not depend on the FDP.
Harvard University Research Fellow Timothy Massad, a former regulator, has highlighted the potential of blockchain technology in tracing cryptocurrency transactions.
The Swiss Federal Chancellery has announced the approval of the federal popular initiative titled "For a Financially Strong, Sovereign, and Responsible Switzerland (Bitcoin Initiative)."
Verena Ross, chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), said that the implementation of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) on December 30, 2024, represents a "significant step" toward regulating the cryptocurrency...
Sarah Knafo, a French Member of Parliament and Vice President of the ENS group, expressed concerns over a new European regulation known as MiCA.
Christian Lindner has emphasized the importance of crypto assets in contributing to "global prosperity," highlighting that the United States is considering including them in its reserves.
Christian Lindner, former Federal Minister of Finance and leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has advocated for Germany to embrace the opportunities presented by Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
Stefan Berger, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP), has called for the European Union to appoint a dedicated representative for cryptocurrency.
Sarah Knafo, a French Member of Parliament and Vice President of the ENS group in the European Parliament, expressed her opposition to the introduction of a digital euro and advocated for a strategic national Bitcoin reserve.
Blockchain consultant Stéphane Rodriguez has reported that users of the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit in France are unable to sell their tokens to recover funds before the platform's account closure.
Bybit has announced the cessation of withdrawal and custody services for French nationals and residents, attributing the decision to regulatory changes in the French Territories.
Marc Andreessen, general partner of Andreessen Horowitz, has raised concerns about what he describes as "Chokepoint 2.0," a strategy targeting political opponents and tech startups through de-banking and economic pressure.
Brian Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, said that the percentage of global GDP operating on cryptocurrency rails is expected to increase significantly over the next decade.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on its Discussion Paper DP24/4 to shape the proposed "Cryptoasset Admissions and Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime."
Nils Andersen-Röed, Head of Binance’s Financial Intelligence Unit and former Europol investigator, said that blockchain's transparency is a "powerful tool" against illicit activity.
Bitget announced it recently secured registration with the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).