Europe
Bitstamp Adds Support for Euro-Backed Tether Stablecoin Amid Increasing Demand
Access to EURT will save Bitstamp's euro users time and money without a loss of purchasing power, a Bitstamp executive said.
Bank of America Is Clearing Crypto ETPs for Hedge Funds in Europe: Sources
The bank’s prime brokerage unit is said to be allowing clients to access various crypto exchange-traded products.
EU Policymakers Propose Tighter Regulation of Crypto Transfers
The European Commission made the proposal to help crack down on flows of illicit money.
Europe and UK Binance Users React to Recent Restrictions Placed on Exchange
Binance users from Europe and the U.K. feel let down by both the exchange and their local financial institutions.
ECB Moves to Start Digital Euro Project
The ECB has been discussing the potential launch of a eurozone central bank digital currency since the beginning of the year.
Ripple Hires Mastercard’s Sendi Young as European Managing Director
Young will be responsible for overseeing strategy, including the expansion of Ripple’s network technology, RippleNet.
ETC Group Launches First Bitcoin ETP in UK on Aquis Exchange
Britain has been green-lighting some bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Aquis exchange. Earlier this month, ETC Group, a U.K. provider of cryptocurrency-related instruments, launched their own offering as the first crypto ETP to be made available for trading on the U.K. market. ETC Group CEO Bradley Duke discusses the launch, inflation, bitcoin as legal tender, and growth of ETPs in Europe.
Morgan Stanley Says Digital Euro Could Deplete Bank Deposits by 8%: Report
Smaller countries such as Greece, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia would be hit the hardest.
WisdomTree on the Expansion of Bitcoin and Ether ETPs in Europe
WisdomTree and three other exchanges are now offering crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) on Euronext, the European stock exchange. The ETPs are available in the French and Dutch markets. Jason Guthrie of WisdomTree joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss his company's expansion in the European markets, the state of the European crypto markets and WisdomTree's plans for the future.
Security Tokens Could See Rapid Growth in Europe, Outpacing Cryptocurrencies
Security tokens could take off in Europe, potentially surpassing market volume for cryptos by 2026.
