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KuCoin’s New European Chapter Begins: KuCoin EU Secures MiCAR Compliance, Celebrates With a Ball in Vienna

After years of speculation as to whether major crypto exchange KuCoin would be made available to EU users, the wait is finally over. KuCoin is officially MiCAR-compliant.

, by Sead Fadilpašić
Features
EU’s DAC8 Crypto Tax Law Is Now in Force. What It Means for You
DAC8 took effect on Jan. 1, giving the EU power to seize crypto linked to unpaid taxes, while negating privacy for individual holders.
, by Jeffrey Gogo
Blockchain News
ECB Confirms DLT Transactions Coming in 2026 as Digital Euro Privacy Debate Heats Up
The European Central Bank says it plans to support distributed ledger technology transactions from 2026, as debate intensifies over privacy protections in the proposed digital euro.
, by Hassan Shittu
EU Unveils Tough New Crypto Data-Sharing Rules – Here’s What It Means for Your Privacy
The European Union has introduced a sweeping set of crypto data-sharing rules that will reshape how exchanges, wallet providers, and other crypto-asset service providers operate across the bloc. The new framework, published on November 26 under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2263,...
, by Hassan Shittu
EU Pushes to Hand All Crypto Oversight to ESMA, Undermining MiCA
The European Commission wants ESMA to directly supervise all crypto firms, replacing MiCA’s national regulator model.
, by Amin Ayan
EU Approves New Sanctions on Russia Targeting LNG, Banks, and Crypto Exchanges
The EU approved a new sanctions package banning Russian LNG imports and tightening banking and crypto restrictions.
, by Amin Ayan
EU Eyes Sanctions on Russian Ruble-Backed Stablecoin A7A5
The EU is weighing sanctions targeting A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin that has become the largest non-US-dollar pegged token.
, by Amin Ayan
EU Plans to Give ESMA Greater Powers Over Crypto and Stock Market Supervision
The European Commission plans to shift oversight of stock exchanges, crypto firms, and clearing houses to ESMA.
, by Amin Ayan
EU Watchdog Warns of “Urgent” Stablecoin Threat, Citing Systemic Shock Risk – Why?
The European Union’s top financial risk authority has warned that stablecoins could pose a serious threat to financial stability unless urgent safeguards are introduced. In a statement released on October 2, the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB), chaired by European Central Bank President...
, by Hassan Shittu
Malta Opposes EU Push to Hand Crypto Oversight to ESMA
Malta has pushed back against a proposal by France, Italy, and Austria to expand the powers of ESMA to oversee crypto firms across the EU.
, by Amin Ayan
France Threatens to Block EU-Licensed Crypto Firms, AMF Pushes for Centralized Oversight: Report
France has issued its strongest warning yet on the future of crypto regulation in Europe, saying it may attempt to block some crypto firms licensed in other European Union countries from operating domestically, according to a Reuters report. The move reflects growing concern that uneven...
, by Tanzeel Akhtar
EU Sanctions Moldova’s A7 Crypto Platform Over Election Meddling and Sanctions Bypass
The EU has sanctioned A7 platform and pro-Kremlin influencer Simeon Boikov for using crypto to influence elections and evade sanctions.
, by Amin Ayan
Bybit Launches MiCAR-Compliant Bybit.eu
Major crypto exchange Bybit has launched its EU-dedicated platform, Bybit.eu. The novel website will exclusively serve users in the European Economic Area (EEA). According to the press release, Bybit EU GmbH will operate the novel platform. This is a fully licensed Crypto-Asset Service Provider...
, by Sead Fadilpašić
Coinbase, Gemini Eye EU Expansion With New Licenses: Reuters
Coinbase and Gemini are reportedly advancing their EU presence by securing licenses from Luxembourg and Malta regulators, respectively. According to sources, Winklevoss Twins-led Gemini is on the verge of obtaining a license in Malta. The crypto giant had already secured a Markets in Financial...
, by Sujha Sundararajan
China-ECB Alliance Heralds Bold Yuan Push – Is Dollar Dominance at Risk?
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde in Beijing on June 12 to discuss China-EU financial cooperation and the evolving structure of the global monetary system, according to a readout published by the State Council. The meeting came...
, by Hongji Feng
European Expansion: CEX.IO Launches Spain Hub, Gets VASP License from Central Bank
Crypto exchange CEX.IO has announced the launch of its brand new operational hub in Spain, moving deeper into the European market. According to the press release, the exchange has obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from the Bank of Spain in July 2024. Before opening...
, by Sead Fadilpašić
New Ethereum GDPR Blueprint Recasts Wallets as Controllers, Lets Validators Off the Hook
Ethereum community member Eugenio Reggianini (“EugeRe”) has outlined a set of privacy and data management practices to help align Ethereum’s architecture with European Union data protection rules. The proposal was published on June 9 as part of the European Blockchain Association’s...
, by Hongji Feng
Switzerland to Swap Crypto Holder Data with 74 Countries Under the OECD’s CARF
Switzerland’s Federal Council has approved a proposal to begin automatically exchanging data on crypto-asset holdings with 74 partner states starting in 2027, according to a statement issued on June 6. The exchange will be based on the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) developed by...
, by Hongji Feng
South Korea, EU Pledge Joint Action Against North Korea’s Crypto Theft
South Korea and the European Union have committed to strengthening cooperation to tackle global cyberthreats.
, by Amin Ayan
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