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Circle announced that three of its top financial leaders have proposed a risk-based capital framework tailored to the unique risks of stable value tokens. Their study, titled "Risk-based Capital for Stable Value Tokens," outlines how this framework can enhance the safety and stability of tokenized finance.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the United Nations' (UN) commitment to an initiative titled "Decade of Action of Cryosphere Sciences" will support efforts to combat climate change in the cryosphere. Macron shared his statement in an August 13 post on X.
The European Crypto Initiative (ECI) announced that its policy expert Vyara Savova contributed to an analysis of the new stablecoin guidelines published by FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority. The analysis compares these guidelines to the European Union’s (EU) stablecoin regulations from the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. ECI shared its statement in an August 16 post on X.
Cryptocurrency platform Meria is now a provider for Babylon. As a provider, Meria users can delegate Bitcoin to earn rewards.
Ledger has announced its next-generation devices, Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex, featuring secure touchscreens. Ledger Stax provides a premium option, while Ledger Flex offers comparable features at a more accessible price.
The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) announced that it continues to receive numerous complaints from retail investors about fraudulent automated trading offers related to Forex and crypto-assets, particularly through "clone" websites. The AMF urges investors to exercise extreme caution regarding Immediate Connect's deceptive investment offers.
Binance has shared on its blog a story of how cryptocurrency, through Binance Pay, contributed to saving a life by bypassing delays inherent in traditional banks.
The European Crypto Initiative has announced a partnership with Nordicblock, a prominent Web3 network in the Nordic region.
Binance has announced measures to safeguard 1.2 million users, preventing $2.4 billion in potential losses from scams and fraud in 2024 through advanced monitoring.
Kaiko, a Paris-based crypto market data provider, reported that the stablecoin FDUSD saw a "notable" increase in its market share on Binance, the largest crypto exchange in the world by trading volume, at the end of July. Kaiko shared this statement in an August 19 post on its website.
Dimitrios Psarrakis, a former EU economist, stated that U.S. lawmakers are attempting to align with the EU's crypto regulations as established by the Markets in Crypto-Assets legislation. Psarrakis shared his statement in an August 26 video posted by the European Crypto Initiative on X.
The European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), a European blockchain advocacy group, stated that the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations are poised to bring significant changes to the crypto world within the European Union. EUCI shared their statement on September 4 via a post on X.
The European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), a blockchain advocacy group, said that the MiCA Regulation aims to create a harmonized regulatory framework for crypto-assets. EUCI shared their statement on a September 6th post on X.
Alpha Architect announced Larry Swedroe's insights on the impact of spreading volatility in private investments. The research shows that private equity's infrequent valuations can smooth returns, leading to underestimated risks and over-allocation.
BBVA announced it is expanding its cryptocurrency custody and trading services to include USD Coin (USDC). This addition will benefit the bank’s institutional and individual account holders in Switzerland.
David Princay, President of Binance France, said that Eurite has quickly become one of the most traded stablecoins in the European ecosystem, signaling a step forward for blockchain innovation in Europe. Princay shared his statement in a September 6 post on X.
Eurite (EURI), a European-regulated stablecoin company controlled by Banking Circle, said it is compliant with "stringent EU standards." Eurite shared their statement in a September 11 post on X.
The European Blockchain Convention has announced Global Ledger, a Swiss blockchain analytics firm focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance, as a sponsor for its 10th event. Trusted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the European Union (EU), Global Ledger will present a keynote and masterclass on financial crime in the crypto space.
Circle, a digital asset and internet banking institution, said that platforms powered by blockchain and stablecoins such as $USDC are producing new financial platforms and innovation. Circle shared their statement in a September 6 post on X.
ADAN, a European digital asset and Web3 institution, said that the European Blockchain Convention will provide an opportunity to discuss policy, regulations, challenges, and the future of the Web3 sector in Europe. ADAN shared their statement in a September 17 post on X.