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France to Tighten Crypto Registration Rules Next January
The plan, set to be endorsed by the National Assembly and Senate, veers away from a proposal to require a license as of October
Blockchain Privacy Is at Risk in the EU
The EU's comprehensive Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation is ambitious and sets a high standard globally. Article 68, however, goes too far and poses a risk to innovation, privacy and security.
Binance Seeks Lobbyist as EU Finalizes Crypto Rules
The leading crypto exchange wants to extend its influence into the increasingly regulated bloc.
Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Registers in France
The exchange joins Binance, Bitpanda and Société Générale in securing recognition from one of the most sophisticated regimes in the EU.
Italy Setting Up Crypto Environment That Meets EU's New Laws, Central Bank Governor Says
Even though surveys show only about 2% of households own crypto, regulators are bracing for the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) rules for service providers.
UK Crypto Rules Set a Modest Post-Brexit Divergence From the European Union
The industry is keenly watching divergences from Brussels in areas like stablecoins, lending and bitcoin disclosures.
Banks Will Dominate Stablecoins, and 2 Other Predictions About the Future of Money
Crypto, rather than "blowing up" traditional finance, is making the existing system more efficient.
What Crypto Legislation Could Look Like for the US, UK and Europe
Several regulatory initiatives are underway to expand oversight of this nascent industry, the former head of fintech at the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority writes.
Crypto Council for Innovation Exec: US 'Lagging Behind' in Crypto Regulation
As the European Union's sweeping Market in Crypto-Assets legislation, also known as MiCA, is moving towards becoming law, Linda Jeng, Chief Global Regulatory Officer at the advocacy group Crypto Council for Innovation, discusses the global state of crypto policy. "If [the U.S.] wants to be the leading digital economy of the world, then we need rules of the road," Jeng said. "Not just for crypto, but also for our private data."
MiCA at the Door: How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation
Adapting how crypto exchanges operate under the new regulation won’t be easy, but it might make it easier for them to get bank accounts in Europe.
