Web3/Crypto News
Georg Brameshuber, a crypto advisor, said that regulatory improvements such as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in the European Union, potential U.S. stablecoin laws, and crypto-friendly policies under former President Donald Trump...
Belgian MP: 'Instead of turning away from the cryptocurrency industry... let us be at the forefront'
Christophe De Beukelaer, a Belgian Member of Parliament, has emphasized the importance of Europe taking a leading role in the cryptocurrency industry.
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has announced key standards under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) for advertising and providing information about costs.
Marina Markezic, director and co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), emphasized the importance of regulated entities involved with decentralized finance (DeFi) ensuring compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
Sarah Knafo, a French Member of Parliament and Vice President of the Europe of Sovereign Nations Group (ENS), said she was invited to a cryptocurrency-themed ball during the week of inaugural celebrations for President Trump.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has reinforced its stance on the offering of Asset-Referenced Tokens (ARTs) and E-Money Tokens (EMTs), commonly known as stablecoins, within the European Union under the Market in Crypto Assets...
Binance announced that, starting January 20, 2025, Polish users will be required to provide additional sender and beneficiary information for crypto deposits and withdrawals above €1,000 to comply with European Union (EU) regulations.
Marina Markezic, director and co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), has expressed concerns about the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) leaving crypto lending and borrowing to national laws.
Marina Markezic, director and co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), said that decentralized finance (DeFi) remains a "niche globally," with European Union (EU) adoption above the global average but still behind other developed...
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have released a joint report analyzing crypto-assets, decentralized finance (DeFi), and related activities for the European Union Commission's Markets in...
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) enhances European Union (EU) financial regulation, requiring entities to bolster their ability to withstand Information and Communication Technology (ICT) disruptions, mitigate cyber risks, and...
Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, said that Binance is utilized by the global cryptocurrency market, while Coinbase remains more popular in the United States.
Judge Stephanos Bibas of the Third Circuit Court has remanded a case involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Coinbase for further consideration, stating that the SEC's actions require additional justification.
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has announced that crypto-asset service providers will require a license starting December 30, 2024, as the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) comes into effect.
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.