Поделиться этой статьей
European Union Leaders Seek Greater Oversight of Bitcoin Activity
A group of European heads of state are pushing for greater oversight of digital currency activity in the European Union.
Автор Stan Higgins
Make us preferred on Google
The European Council, a body within the European Union composed of heads of state as well as the president of the confederation's executive branch, will propose rules for digital currency exchanges and wallet providers in the region by June, according to statements today following a meeting in Brussels.
The news comes on the heels of a move by the European Commission to set the stage for stricter oversight of exchanges and wallet service providers. On 2nd February, the Commission said that it seeks "to help identify the users who trade in virtual currencies", as well as end "the anonymity associated with such exchanges".
STORY CONTINUES BELOW
Не пропустите другую историю.Подпишитесь на рассылку Crypto Daybook Americas сегодня. Просмотреть все рассылки
During a press conference today, Valdis Dombrovskis, who services as vice commissioner for the group, told reporters:
"By June at the latest we will propose measures to...have better control of payment forms such as virtual currencies and anonymous pre-paid cards."
Dombrovskis went on to say that the Commission is preparing to monitor and potentially prohibit transactions from "high-risk countries" that enter the EU.
"In June the Commission will come up with an 'EU blacklist' of such countries," he said.
According to a press release, published yesterday, the Commission is seeking "rapid" action on legislation related to "the field of virtual currencies". This action comes as the European Parliament, the legislative arm of the EU, also considers its own form of digital currency regulation.
Image Credit: skyfish / Shutterstock.com
Больше для вас
KuCoin captured a record share of centralised exchange volume in 2025, with more than $1.25tn traded as its volumes grew faster than the wider crypto market.
Что нужно знать:
- KuCoin recorded over $1.25 trillion in total trading volume in 2025, equivalent to an average of roughly $114 billion per month, marking its strongest year on record.
- This performance translated into an all-time high share of centralised exchange volume, as KuCoin’s activity expanded faster than aggregate CEX volumes, which slowed during periods of lower market volatility.
- Spot and derivatives volumes were evenly split, each exceeding $500 billion for the year, signalling broad-based usage rather than reliance on a single product line.
- Altcoins accounted for the majority of trading activity, reinforcing KuCoin’s role as a primary liquidity venue beyond BTC and ETH at a time when majors saw more muted turnover.
- Even as overall crypto volumes softened mid-year, KuCoin maintained elevated baseline activity, indicating structurally higher user engagement rather than short-lived volume spikes.
Больше для вас
Bitcoin’s weakness versus gold and equities puts quantum computing fears back in focus
Some investors have revived concerns that quantum computing could threaten bitcoin, but analysts and developers say recent price weakness reflects market structure.
Что нужно знать:
- Bitcoin’s recent price stagnation has sparked a renewed debate over quantum-computing risks, with investor Nic Carter arguing that quantum fears are already shaping market behavior.
- On-chain analysts and prominent investors counter that the slowdown is better explained by large holders taking profits and increased supply hitting the market around the $100,000 level.
- Most bitcoin developers still view quantum attacks as a distant, manageable threat, noting that proposed upgrades like BIP-360 provide a path to quantum-resistant security and are unlikely to explain short-term price moves.
Top Stories
