EU
EU Central Bank Commits to Distributed Ledger Technology Settlement Work
"The decision is in line with the Eurosystem’s commitment to supporting innovation without compromising on safety and efficiency in financial market infrastructures," a release said.
Bitvavo Secures a MiCA License From the Netherlands
The company joins Kraken, Coinbase and Bybit who have also received MiCA licenses to operate in Europe.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins MiCA License in Ireland
Kraken will now be able to offer crypto services across the 30 countries in the European Economic Area
Coinbase Wins European MiCA License in Luxembourg
Coinbase joins other major exchanges like Bybit, OKX and Crypto.com in being able to operate across the European Union.
Gemini Secures MiFID II License From Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA
The license awarded by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will enable the company to offer perpetual futures and other derivatives across Europe.
ECB Establishes Innovation Hub to Test Digital Euro as Preparation Phase Nears End
The hub has 70 participants including Accenture, KPMG and CaixaBank.
ECB, European Commission Clash on MiCA Changes Over U.S. Crypto Policies: Report
The European Central Bank said U.S. support for crypto could result in damage to the European Union's financial stability.
European Union Moves Ahead With Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S.
"The EU considers US tariffs unjustified and damaging, causing economic harm to both sides, as well as the global economy," the European Commission said
U.S. Openness to Crypto Could Raise Risk Levels in TradFi, European Regulators Say
"This crypto-friendly stance has the potential to accelerate crypto adoption, including by institutional investors," an ESMA spokesperson said.
PwC Italy, SKChain Advisors to Build Blockchain-Based EU Digital Identity Product
The product will enable European companies and their customers to securely access digital platforms including those in the world of Web3.
