European Union

Bitstamp COO on Future of EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime
Lawmakers in the European Union on Thursday voted 517-38 in favor of a new crypto licensing regime, MiCA, with 18 abstentions, making it the first major jurisdiction in the world to introduce a comprehensive crypto law. Bitstamp Chief Operating Officer John Ehlers and CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler weigh in on the latest developments.

I legislatori dell'UE sono scettici sui piani dell'euro digitale
I membri del Parlamento europeo sembrano perplessi mentre si preparano alla legislazione sulla moneta digitale della banca centrale.

G-7 Will Push for Tighter Global Crypto Regulations: Kyodo
The Group of Seven (G-7) industrialized nations will make global crypto regulations tougher, with a focus on increasing business transparency and consumer protection, according to Kyodo News. Meantime, a revision of the European Union’s Data Act published by the bloc’s member states reveals that smart contracts will have to contain a kill switch. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest on crypto regulation across the world.

Le banche dell'UE hanno ricevuto l'ordine dal regolatore di applicare i limiti Bitcoin prima ancora che diventino legge
La Banca centrale europea, che supervisiona i grandi istituti di credito dell'area dell'euro, ha affermato che le Cripto dovrebbero essere considerate un asset rischioso.

Il presidente di Bitcoin Suisse afferma che l'UE T vieterà le Cripto, ma potrebbe cercare di contenerle
Luzius Meisser, presidente dell'azienda svizzera Cripto , spiega perché è probabile che l'Unione cerchi di creare un muro attorno Cripto anziché proibirne del tutto l'uso.

Crypto Council for Innovation Exec: US 'Lagging Behind' in Crypto Regulation
As the European Union's sweeping Market in Crypto-Assets legislation, also known as MiCA, is moving towards becoming law, Linda Jeng, Chief Global Regulatory Officer at the advocacy group Crypto Council for Innovation, discusses the global state of crypto policy. "If [the U.S.] wants to be the leading digital economy of the world, then we need rules of the road," Jeng said. "Not just for crypto, but also for our private data."

European Union Postpones MiCA Vote to April
The European Union’s landmark new legislation, the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), has been delayed due to technical reasons pushing the final vote till April. TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Isabella Chase discusses what this means for the crypto industry.

La parlamentare europea Kaili sospesa dal partito per scandalo di corruzione
Eva Kaili, una politica greca al Parlamento europeo, sta affrontando accuse di essere legata a uno scandalo che coinvolge il lobbying del Qatar.

PayPal Expanding its Crypto Service to Luxembourg 'in Coming Days'
PayPal will start its crypto service to Luxembourg, marking the first rollout of its crypto service to a European Union country. “The Hash” panel discusses how Luxembourg could serve as a gateway for the other 26 countries in the bloc once the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation comes into effect.

EU to Delay Vote on MiCA Legislation Until February 2023
European Union lawmakers won’t vote on the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation bill (MiCA) until February, likely meaning further delays in the landmark licensing regime for crypto companies within the bloc. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto adoption and regulation.
