Europe
MiCA Will Make or Break Euro-Pegged Stablecoins by 2026: DECTA
German payments processor DECTA expects euro-pegged stablecoins to gain traction in payments and tokenized finance as MiCA takes full effect across the EU.
European Crypto Scam Network Dismantled After Laundering $815M
Authorities across Europe took down a massive crypto fraud and laundering network tied to fake investment platforms, deepfake ads and call-center operations.
Kraken Partners With Deutsche Börse as Europe Looks to Rival Wall Street in Crypto
Deutsche Börse Group (DBG) and Kraken announced a strategic partnership signalling acceleration of crypto adoption across Europe and a clear intention to compete with Wall Street.
Crypto Long & Short: Don’t Write Off Euro Stablecoins Just Yet
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Martin Bruncko writes that the next big step for stablecoins will be a credible, scalable euro-denominated stablecoin issued by the private sector, not another USD token. Then, we dive into the sharp post-holiday crypto selloff, the upcoming Fusaka upgrade, and why ETH’s role is crucial in leading any broader market recovery — with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check.
Crypto Long & Short: Licences, Liquidity and the Shifting Geography of Exchange Quality
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Joshua de Vos shares insights from a recent Benchmark report on how the exchange landscape is maturing and becoming more execution-focused, but increasingly uneven as regional licensing diverges, liquidity fragments, and transparency advances inconsistently. Then, we take a look at where the digital assets market may be headed in the final weeks of 2025 with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check."
Mercado Bitcoin Commits EUR 50M to Portugal as It Pushes for European Expansion
The firm is expanding its services, including a new offering for high-net-worth clients, and has seen a shift in revenue streams.
Georgia's ‘Shadow Ruler’ Is Trying to Claw Back a Bitcoin Fortune Worth $1B
Ten years ago, he declined a credible offer to mine bitcoin, missing out on an opportunity to make billions. Now that his personal fortune is dwindling, Bidzina Ivanishvili is going to extreme lengths to get his hands on the bitcoin he sees as rightfully his.
Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across EU
Fintech giant gains CySEC approval to offer compliant crypto trading across 30 EEA markets under MiCA
Nine European Banks Join Forces to Issue MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin
The banks involved in the new euro-denominated stablecoin are: ING, Banca Sella, KBC, Danske Bank, DekaBank, UniCredit, SEB, CaixaBank and Raiffeisen Bank International.
Digital Asset Trading Giant Bybit Brings Crypto-Linked Debit Card to Europe
The exchange’s card lets users spend digital assets via Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay, with a 20% cashback incentive scheme this month.
