European Union

Blockchain for Europe Exec on EU Potentially Banning Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins
The European Union could potentially ban U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins in 27 countries if the union finalizes the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. Blockchain for Europe Secretary General Robert Kopitsch breaks down the legislation.

Digital Bank Revolut Gets Approval to Offer Crypto Services Throughout Europe
The authorization will let the firm, which was valued at $33 billion in a recent funding round, offer crypto services to its 17 million customers in the European Economic Area.

EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent Collapses Like Terra's
Peter Kerstens said the rules would require stablecoins to be fully collateralized and redeemable upon request.

Ex-CFTC Chairman Sees Europe’s MiCA Bill as Threat to US Crypto Industry
Chris Giancarlo says the United States should take the lead in regulating digital assets.

Unicornio cripto europeo Bitpanda obtuvo licencia de exchange en España
La compañía también está registrada ante los reguladores de Austria, Francia, Italia y Suecia.

European Crypto Unicorn Bitpanda Is Now Regulated in Spain
The cryptocurrency exchange is also registered with regulators in Austria, France, Italy and Sweden.

EU Finance Commissioner Calls for Speedy Passage of Crypto Law
Mairead McGuinness also said if it were in place, the MiCA framework could also facilitate sanctions implementation.

Cyprus Deputy Minister on Drafting Crypto Bill Ahead of EU Regulatory Framework
Cyprus has prepared its own bill to regulate digital assets which could be adopted before Europe completes a standard regulatory framework. Kyriacos Kokkinos, Republic of Cyprus Deputy Minister to the President for Research, shares insights into the country’s regulatory approach, taxation implications, crypto community, and its wider role as a regional hub for disruptive technologies.

Cyprus Deputy Minister on Drafting Crypto Bill Ahead of EU Regulatory Framework
Cyprus has prepared its own bill to regulate digital assets which could be adopted before Europe completes a standard regulatory framework. Kyriacos Kokkinos, Republic of Cyprus Deputy Minister to the President for Research, shares insights into the country’s regulatory approach, taxation implications, crypto community, and its wider role as a regional hub for disruptive technologies.

The State of Crypto Mining in China, Europe and Texas
Quantum Economics Bitcoin Analyst Jason Deane discusses the state of cryptocurrency mining in China following Cambridge University’s report about the industry going underground within the country. Plus, a conversation on crypto regulation in the European Union and why Deane believes Texas is becoming the “mining capital of the world.”

