5 leading crypto jurisdictions alternative to MiCA in 2026

MiCA delivers certainty in Europe, but rising compliance costs are pushing many crypto firms to explore flexible offshore licensing in 2026. The implementation of the MiCA regulation has undeniably brought a high degree of certainty to the European market. However, for… дальше »

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Ripple and Aviva Investors Announce Tokenized Funds on XRP Ledger

Key Takeaways: Ripple has collaborated with Aviva investors to launch conventional fund designs on the XRP Ledger.  The venture is the inaugural European investment management firm to enter into a The post Ripple and Aviva Investors Announce Tokenized Funds on XRP Ledger appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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European Parliament throws support behind digital euro

European lawmakers endorsed the ECB’s digital euro plans as a way to shore up the bloc’s monetary sovereignty, while reiterating that the central bank must remain independent. дальше »

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EU pushes digital euro as dollar-backed stablecoins dominate crypto payments

The European Parliament has formally backed the creation of a digital euro. This clears a key procedural hurdle for the project as policymakers seek to counter the growing dominance of dollar-denominaThe post EU pushes digital euro as dollar-backed stablecoins dominate crypto payments appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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По пути системы МИР: Европа создает альтернативу Visa и Mastercard

Исполнительный директор European Payments Initiative (EPI) Мартина Ваймерт (Martina Weimert) заявила о критически высокой зависимости Европы от международных платежных решений и необходимости срочных действий для создания европейских альтернатив Visa и Mastercard. дальше »

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Why Gemini is closing UK, EU, Australia accounts amid crypto market slump

Gemini Space Station, Inc. said it will place customer accounts in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia into withdrawal-only mode from March 5, 2026, with full closures to follow on April 6, 2026. дальше »

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Spanish banking giant BBVA joins Qivalis consortium to issue European stablecoin

BBVA's involvement in the consortium could enhance Europe's financial independence and innovation, challenging US dominance in stablecoins. The post Spanish banking giant BBVA joins Qivalis consortium to issue European stablecoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BBVA Joins Twelve European Banks Building Euro Stablecoin to Challenge Tether Dominance

Spain's BBVA has joined the Qivalis consortium alongside eleven major European banks to develop a euro-based stablecoin. The project seeks regulatory approval and commercial launch in late 2025. дальше »

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UBS to Build Digital-Asset Infrastructure, Eyes Bitcoin Services for Individuals

Bitcoin Magazine UBS to Build Digital-Asset Infrastructure, Eyes Bitcoin Services for Individuals UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti said the bank is building digital-asset infrastructure and exploring bitcoin access for individual clients, joining a growing wave of European lenders moving toward regulated crypto services. дальше »

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Sarah B. Rogers: Europe’s Online Safety Act threatens US free speech, 12,000 arrests for speech acts in the UK, and the chilling effects of vague regulations | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Growing tensions between US free speech values and European censorship laws threaten online discourse. The post Sarah B. Rogers: Europe’s Online Safety Act threatens US free speech, 12,000 arrests for speech acts in the UK, and the chilling effects of vague regulations | All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple secures Luxembourg EMI licence to expand regulated EU payments

Ripple has secured full approval for an Electronic Money Institution licence in Luxembourg, a regulatory milestone that clears the way for the company to scale payments services across the European Union. дальше »

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European Commission Targets Crypto Tax Gaps, Pressures 13 States Over MiCA Compliance

Key Takeaways: The European Commission is preparing legal action aiming to 12 EU members for not complying with tax reporting regulations for crypto assets. Hungary will face separate legal action The post European Commission Targets Crypto Tax Gaps, Pressures 13 States Over MiCA Compliance appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Japan’s banking giant Nomura tightens crypto risk controls as market setbacks hit European operations

Nomura's enhanced crypto risk controls may stabilize earnings but highlight the ongoing volatility and challenges in the digital asset market. The post Japan’s banking giant Nomura tightens crypto risk controls as market setbacks hit European operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Zoomex Unveils “ZOOMEX Welcomes You Home”: A Premium Trading Initiative for Europe Featuring $4,000 Incentives and Elite Sporting Access

Zoomex, the pioneer in high-performance cryptocurrency derivatives trading, today announced the launch of “ZOOMEX Welcomes You Home” a flagship promotional campaign specifically curated for the European market. дальше »

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Europe’s Biggest Ethereum Conference Returns to Cannes With Emphasis on Institutional Participation

EthCC (Ethereum Community Conference), the largest annual European Ethereum conference, for the community, by the community, returns for its ninth edition, EthCC[9], between Mar. 30 and Apr. 02, 2026, in Cannes, France. дальше »

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Bitget picks Oliver Stauber to lead new EU base in Vienna under MiCA

Bitget has named former KuCoin EU and Bitpanda executive Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU and will base its new MiCA-ready European headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has appointed Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU as… дальше »

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Historic India–EU Trade Deal Rewrites Tariffs on Cars, Wine, and Metals

A major trade agreement between India and the European Union has finally taken shape after nearly two decades of talks. The details, shared by The Kobeissi Letter who has 1. 3m followers on X, shows just how wide-reaching this deal really is. дальше »

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European banks form consortium to launch Euro-pegged stablecoin

A consortium of 10 European banks has established a company called Qivalis to launch a euro-pegged stablecoin, according to an announcement from the group дальше »

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Binance Eyes European Comeback With MiCA License Bid In Greece As Clock Ticks On July 1 Deadline

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Zoomex Expands Derivatives Offering and Launches New Initiatives for European users

European traders in 2026 are pickier: they want solid derivatives coverage, stable execution in fast markets, and clear rules around access and withdrawals—not just a long list of coins. Zoomex is among the platforms frequently included in comparisons of crypto derivatives exchanges operating in Europe. дальше »

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Chainlink: How long can bulls defend LINK's $11.90 support?

As sentiment begins to shift following U.S. President Donald Trump’s removal of tariffs on European countries, Chainlink [LINK] is now eyeing a strong upside rally. This bullish outlook is furthThe post Chainlink: How long can bulls defend LINK's $11.90 support? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BTC stays below $90k despite Trump backing off Greenland tariff threats

Key takeaways Bitcoin is up 1% in the last 24 hours but continues to trade below $90k. The performance comes despite Trump’s Davos speech on Wednesday, which ended the imposition of new tariffs on European nations against the US purchase of Greenland. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Power Shift: New Whales Now Control The Market

Bitcoin has slipped below the $90,000 level as markets react to rising macroeconomic tension between the United States and the European Union, with fresh concerns tied to geopolitical friction around Greenland. дальше »

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Polymarket Traders Hit as Trump’s “TACO Trade” Wrecks Greenland Bets

Several traders on Polymarket are facing substantial losses after President Trump rolled back tariffs on the European Union and made fresh remarks on Greenland. While the so-called “TACO trade” has proven costly for many participants, it has also fueled a renewed rally in crypto markets. дальше »

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Trump Tariffs Fuel Bitcoin’s Risk-Off Correction: Exchange Netflows Hint At Short-Term Selling

Bitcoin slipped below the $90,000 level as global markets reacted to rising macroeconomic tension between the United States and the European Union. Investors are closely watching the latest trade headlines, as renewed tariff threats increase uncertainty around global growth, corporate earnings, and inflation dynamics. дальше »

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Markets Rally After Trump Scraps Tariffs, but Greenland and Fed Risks Linger

Markets rallied after US President Donald Trump called off tariffs on European allies on Wednesday following his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos. However, the relief proved short-lived, suggesting that while levies and military action were ruled out, lingering concerns over a potential Greenland takeover and Fed intervention at home continued to weigh The post Markets Rally After Trump Scraps Tariffs, but Greenland and Fed Risks Linger appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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US Treasurys face a $1.7 trillion EU “dump” over Greenland, forcing shift to Bitcoin if dollar safety vanishes

European leaders facing a Greenland-linked dispute with Washington could treat U. S. Treasurys as a leverage point. That would test not just the headline size of foreign holdings, but the market’s capacity to absorb speed, and how quickly higher yields would filter into the dollar, U. дальше »

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Dutch crypto exchange Finst secures €8M in Series A round

Finst's funding boost could accelerate its European expansion, enhancing crypto market transparency and accessibility for diverse investors. The post Dutch crypto exchange Finst secures €8M in Series A round appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Crypto Platform Finst Secures €8m Series-A Funding to Make European Crypto Investing More Transparent and Affordable  

Finst, one of the Netherlands’ leading regulated cryptocurrency platforms, has raised €8 million in Series A funding led by Endeit Capital, with participation from existing investors such as Eelko van Kooten (founder Spinnin’ Records) and DEGIRO co-founder Mark Fransen. дальше »

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Polymarket hit by fresh European crackdowns as Hungary, Portugal block access

The moves highlight growing uncertainty over whether crypto prediction markets are to be treated as finance or gambling.

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Gold, Silver Rally to All-Time Highs But Ethereum Slips Below $3,100

Ethereum and the broader cryptocurrency market declined over the past 24 hours as escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and European Union fueled risk aversion [...] дальше »

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Natural gas surged 17% yesterday and it’s triggering a macro trap that could suddenly tank Bitcoin prices

Natural gas prices surged 17. 76% on Jan. 19, driven by cold forecasts across Northeast Asia and Europe, tightening liquidity in global LNG markets, and short-covering in European storage inventories sitting 15% points below the five-year average. дальше »

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Bitcoin Senses Risk As Trump Balks At Europe With Major Tariffs

According to market reports, US President Donald Trump announced a punitive tariff plan aimed at several European allies. The move sent a clear warning to traders and policy makers alike. Stocks and crypto fell as investors shifted to assets they see as safer. дальше »

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Evaluating the $8 trillion risk – Why Bitcoin price is no longer a ‘safe haven’

Bitcoin fell after U. S. President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries! With U. S. markets closed for the holiday, global markets reacted first, and crypto felt the impact. дальше »

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Evening digest: Gold, silver hit record highs as Trump tariff fears slam Bitcoin and Europe stocks

Markets swung hard into risk-off mode Monday as Trump’s Greenland tariff threats reignited US-Europe trade war fears and sent investors scrambling for safety. Gold surged to near $4,700/oz, and silver spiked above $94, crushing the dollar and rattling European equities. дальше »

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European carmaker shares slide as Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland dispute

European car stocks fall after Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland, with the EU preparing up to 93 billion in retaliatory measures. The post European carmaker shares slide as Trump threatens new tariffs over Greenland dispute appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Price predictions 1/19: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH

Bitcoin and altcoins lost part of their recent gains after the US trade war with various European countries resumed, prompting some traders to reduce risk and watch from the sidelines. дальше »

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Bitcoin just failed its biggest ‘digital gold’ test, and the reason why should have every investor deeply worried

Bitcoin price succumbed to a violent selloff on Monday while gold and silver surged to all-time highs following President Donald Trump‘s threat of sweeping new tariffs on European allies. According to CryptoSlate's data, BTC slipped below $93,000 within minutes during early Asian trading hours, after trading comfortably in the mid-$95,000s just moments earlier. дальше »

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Gold Hits Record High as Bitcoin Falls on Escalating US–EU Tariff Tensions

Bitcoin (BTC) and gold moved in opposite directions as tensions over tariffs escalated between US President Donald Trump and the European Union. While the precious metal rallied to fresh record highs amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, the leading digital cryptocurrency slipped. дальше »

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Bitcoin down, gold futures up as Europe threatens ‘trade bazooka’

Bitcoin fell 3.6% as gold futures hit record highs after the EU threatened to retaliate against Trump’s tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland. дальше »

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ChatGPT Predicts BTC and ETH Prices Following Newest Trump Tariffs

Crypto markets are once again being pulled into the center of global politics after Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with Europe. The US president has threatened 10% tariffs on imports from several European countries starting February 1, 2026, with the rate potentially rising to 25% by June if negotiations fail. дальше »

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Bitcoin is the only “escape valve” left as the ECB warns a political tussle will soon destabilize the dollar

European Central Bank chief economist Philip Lane delivered a warning that most markets treated as European housekeeping: the ECB can stay on its easing path for now, but a Federal Reserve “tussle” over mandate independence could destabilize global markets through higher US term premiums and a reassessment of the dollar's role. дальше »

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Trump announces 10% tariff on Denmark and key European allies over Greenland dispute

The tariffs could strain US-European relations, potentially impacting global trade dynamics and geopolitical alliances significantly. The post Trump announces 10% tariff on Denmark and key European allies over Greenland dispute appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Ripple’s massive license victory hides a structural shift that could actually divert volume away from XRP

Ripple has secured a critical regulatory foothold in the European Union, marking the firm's second major licensing victory in less than a week. On Jan. 14, the crypto-focused payment company announced it received preliminary approval from Luxembourg’s regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence. дальше »

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DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout

Bitcoin Magazine DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, clearing the way for the launch of a retail crypto trading platform across the country’s cooperative banking sector. дальше »

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Germany’s second-largest bank, DZ Bank, approves Bitcoin and crypto trading

Germany’s second-largest bank, DZ Bank, has taken a decisive step into the digital asset market by approving Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading. The approval comes after DZ Bank received authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, known as MiCAR. дальше »

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Crypto funds bleed $454M in outflows as Fed rate-cut hopes fade

Bitcoin led with $405 million of outflows last week, with the US shedding $569 million, as several altcoins and European funds posted modest inflows. дальше »

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The Silent Shift: Why Europe’s SMEs Are Turning to Online Capital

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a foundational element of the European Union’s economy. As formally recognized by the European Commission, SMEs constitute the core of Europe’s productive and employment base, making their financial health a matter of systemic economic relevance. дальше »

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BlockDAG Draws Attention With +1,566% ROI from $0.003 While DOGE & XRP News Surges 

Recent market activity is offering clearer signals on where momentum may form next. Fresh XRP news has placed Ripple back at the center of attention after AMINA Bank became the first European institution to activate Ripple Payments. дальше »

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What Europe’s New Crypto Rules Are Changing in Practice

Europe’s cryptocurrency industry is starting to feel the impact of rules that, until recently, mostly lived on paper. The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the first of its kind, is now being rolled out across member states. дальше »

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