2025-12-25 13:04 |
Europe’s regulatory clarity, continued progress in programmable money, and maturing institutional infrastructure create a supportive backdrop. origin »
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Europe’s digital money ambitions are facing backlash from banks and lawmakers, who fear the ECB’s digital euro and strict crypto rules could weaken innovation and inadvertently hand economic power to the US.
2025-11-6 00:01 | |
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With cash use shrinking and digital payments on the rise, the European Central Bank thinks a digital euro might be needed to keep public money in play. As Europe swipes, taps, and clicks its way through daily life, the European…
2025-5-16 13:20 | |
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Authorities in Europe have dismantled a massive cryptocurrency-based money laundering network that moved over €21 million for criminal groups across China and the Middle East. According to a May 14 statement, Europol coordinated with Spanish, Belgian, and Austrian law enforcement…
2025-5-15 10:07 | |
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A three-year compliance period is proposed for digital asset firms. Democrats raise concerns about national security and money laundering. Crypto leaders say the US risks falling behind Europe and Asia on regulation.
2025-5-7 18:37 | |
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Spain’s Guardia Civil, in collaboration with Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, froze $26. 4 million in crypto linked to a European criminal network. Spanish authorities and the T3 Financial Crime Unit blocked $26.
2025-1-30 13:03 | |
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21X, a platform for tokenized money and securities, has announced a partnership with Chainlink to launch Europe’s first EU-regulated tokenized securities market. The platform, set to debut in early 2025, will operate under Germany’s BaFin regulatory oversight, according to a…
2024-12-3 19:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency firm Circle has achieved a significant milestone by securing registration as an electronic money institution (EMI) in France. This move grants Circle a crucial license to operate as a compliant stablecoin issuer under the European Union’s rigorous crypto laws.
2024-7-2 05:30 | |
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Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASP) in Europe would have to implement stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures to combat money laundering following the European Parliament greenlight of new Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AMLR), according to an April 24 statement.
2024-4-25 14:09 | |
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Ryanair, Europe's largest airline, humorously rebuffed parody account of Elon Musk that had made mock offer to buy @x Twitter account for large sum of money
2023-7-25 18:00 | |
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USD Coin (USDC) issuer Circle has applied to become a licensed Electronic Money Institution and a registered Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) in France — expanding its operations in Europe. The post USDC issuer Circle seeks regulatory approval in France amid US banking troubles appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2023-3-22 20:45 | |
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Looking for a good cryptocurrency exchange where you can invest in cryptocurrencies, especially in Europe, can be quite a challenge. There are many scams now claiming to offer crypto exchange platforms while in actual sense they are after stealing your hard-earned money.
2022-11-1 19:24 | |
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A warehouse in the Netherlands swapped out natural gas for Bitcoin miner heating — saving money, efficiency and the planet.
2022-10-6 13:18 | |
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As with forex trading, crypto markets also trade 24/7 and follow the same conventional three-session trading system, which runs: Asia: 00:00-12:00 UTC Europe: 07:00-19:00 UTC United States: 13:00-01:00 UTC On-chain analysis revealed the extent to which Asia continues to play the role of “smart money,” whereby Asian investors have a knack for buying in times of […] The post Research: Asia maintains its smart money reputation for Bitcoin trading appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-8-29 15:35 | |
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Amid the geopolitical tensions, institutions within the European Union have been expediting processes to regulate cryptocurrencies. This is “in consideration of the increasing number of the crypto asset and service providers across Europe, global financial challenges, increased money laundering activities, and possible financing of terrorism associated with virtual currencies”, according to the Lithuanian government. Against this […]
2022-6-12 22:27 | |
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Lithuania is taking cryptocurrency regulation seriously. The institutions of the European Union are urged to expedite the process of regulating cryptocurrencies in consideration of the growing number of crypto-asset service providers in Europe, current global challenges, and the increased risk of money laundering and terrorism financing associated with virtual currencies. In an effort to combat money […]
2022-6-10 13:31 | |
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MONEYVAL, Europe’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) watchdog, has prioritized monitoring the crypto industry, as well as “gatekeeper” professionals like attorneys and accountants, in European countries’ efforts to prevent money laundering.
2022-5-5 02:14 | |
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Astral Money has introduced a debit card touted as an easy solution for paying for everyday goods with the UST stablecoin in Europe
2022-3-11 19:05 | |
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The cryptocurrency craze has spread to countries across Europe as people search for ways to protect their money from war-torn nations. Data from the crypto tracking site Kaiko shows that ruble and Ukrainian hryvnia-to-crypto volumes have shot up in recent days, reaching multi-month highs.
2022-3-1 21:18 | |
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Управление по стандартам рекламы Великобритании запретило рекламу Coinbase Europe, Kraken, eToro, Luno Money, Exmo Exchange и Coinburp из-за отсутствия предупреждений о рисках криптовалют.
2021-12-16 15:38 | |
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Only bitcoin offers a truly sustainable path forward for the continent which prizes this attribute.
2021-8-25 02:00 | |
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After months of deliberation, the European Central Bank has decided to proceed with a digital euro project. Officials insist the new version of Europe’s common currency should “ensure privacy” and provide access to “the safest form of money” at a “negligible” cost to the environment, in comparison with bitcoin.
2021-7-15 12:00 | |
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RippleNet client Ria Money Transfer has partnered with Italy’s top payment and banking firm Mooney to expand its network in Europe
2021-5-27 17:29 | |
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Because stablecoins derive their value from official currencies, central bankers are especially wary of them. They fear this relationship could affect control over payments, banking, and the money supply.
2021-2-24 20:41 | |
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Uphold, the leading digital money platform, today announces its acquisition of Optimus Cards UK Limited, a leading debit and credit card issuer across the UK...
2021-2-6 07:34 | |
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CryptoNinjas » Uphold launching crypto debit cards in Europe following acquisition Uphold, a digital money platform, today announced its acquisition of Optimus Cards UK Limited, a debit and credit card issuer operating in the UK and Europe.
2021-2-4 20:44 | |
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Many fintech startups and established companies are now looking for a new home across Europe due to Brexit. Bulgaria is shaping up to be the top destination for many of them, including crypto, blockchain and licensed electronic money institutions, as proven by leading firms such as SM Digital Holding and Wallex.
2020-12-18 09:00 | |
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Executive Board member Fabio Panetta also presented the European Central Bank’s vision for ensuring “efficient, inclusive and secure payments in the Digital Age. ” Panetta described the European Central Board (ECB) vision at the Future of Payments in Europe conference hosted by the Deutsche Bundesbank on Nov 27.
2020-11-30 15:42 | |
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Ripple partner, digital money transfer platform Azimo, has joined forces with the Alipay giant to ensure fast and low-cost payments from Europe and the United Kingdom
2020-9-10 15:40 | |
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America is at significant risk of falling into irrelevance where the potential next big wave of innovation is concerned. Talent and money is now more and more flowing to Europe...
2020-7-4 17:36 | |
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European Union member Estonia is now cracking down on cryptocurrency firms to attack money laundering in the country. Estonia has been in the spotlight for Europe’s biggest money-laundering scandal, about €200 billion were laundered from Denmark’s biggest financial institution Danske Bank’s Estonian branch from 2007-2015.
2020-6-12 18:07 | |
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THE PUSH FOR MORE FINTECH AND AI DEVELOPMENT DURING COVID19, A KEY DISCUSSION AT TECH CONFERENCE EUROPE VIRTUAL EDITION. Europe – 25 May 2020 – #tce2020ve Money is an overwhelming subject, even more so during a pandemic.
2020-5-28 15:37 | |
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Real estate price reports from March in northern countries like Denmark and Sweden now show negative developments for the first time in over 10 years. If furloughed workers continue into unemployment, the effects on the housing markets will be even more significant, says Claudia Wörmann at SBAB Bank.
2020-4-20 13:05 | |
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Christine Madeleine Odette Lagarde, the new president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has made it clear in a recent statement that money printing quantitative easing will run “for as. . .
2020-1-24 21:30 | |
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Jan Weidmann, the President of the Bundesbank, holds some very unique thoughts on the topic of money, digitization, and the network effect of payment services. Speaking with Handelsblatt, he offers his perspective on opposing Libra, which is centered around a market-oriented approach rather than endorsing the launch of a state-backed competitor such as a digital euro, JanuaryRead MoreRead More.
2020-1-4 02:00 | |
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ECB research suggests it would continue discouraging saving money if it issued digital currency
2020-1-3 14:47 | |
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Utorg. io is a digital asset exchange based in the U. K. that allows users in Europe and around the world to trade cryptocurrencies with stablecoins and fiat money. What sets the new platform apart from many incumbents is the simplified verification procedure for traders who don’t exceed а daily limit of $1,000.
2019-12-24 20:00 | |
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According to a new bill on the Fourth Money Laundering Directive drafted by the European Union (EU), banks could be authorized to offer digital assets services including storage for customers. Germany would likely be the first nation to adopt the proposal.
2019-11-30 18:00 | |
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MoneyGram will use Ripple’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solution in Australia, Europe and other important markets. The US-based and blockchain company Ripple made a $20 million investment in the money transfer giant MoneyGram, announces a Ripple press release.
2019-11-26 01:22 | |
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In 2018, TransferGo partnered with Ripple on a program to help Indian migrant workers send money home to their families faster than ever. Today, the company can transfer funds from a sender in Europe to a recipient bank account in India in just a few minutes.
2019-11-26 22:04 | |
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Cryptocurrency remains a curious subject for a majority of Britons as shown in a recent survey report released by ING — a Dutch-based banking group. Elsewhere in Europe, the survey reveals a significant crypto apathy as most respondents chose cash over digital currencies.
2019-9-19 23:00 | |
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European countries present a patchy landscape of cryptocurrency acceptance. Most consumers remain skeptical, but there is an emerging class of true believers, shows the latest ING survey, “From cash to crypto: a money revolution.
2019-9-18 17:00 | |
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Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency called Libra — scheduled for release in the first half of 2020 — according to European Central Bank’s board member Yves Mersch undermines ECB’s ability to set monetary policy.
2019-9-3 01:10 | |
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The continued persistence of low inflation in Europe may require radical tools according to one of the most influential think tank in the world, named by Mario Monti himself. Brussel... The post Brussel Think Tank Bruegel Recommends Helicopter Money to ECB appeared first on Trustnodes.
2019-8-30 20:19 | |
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Huge opportunity to capture the unbanked and underbanked, Jeremy Light XRP as a bridge currency will be a game changer RippleNet is now active in more than 40 countries across 6 continents — from Asia, Africa, North America, South America to Europe — reports international Association of Money Transfers Networks (IAMTN). A non profit organization, […]
2019-8-29 20:03 | |
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Sub-zero interest rates have become the norm in some countries, especially in Europe. Nordic nations such as Sweden and Denmark have been in negative territory for a while and a growing number of banks in the region are now charging depositors for keeping their money.
2019-8-22 16:15 | |
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In an effort to spread awareness about the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, staff from Bitpanda Global Exchange have been projecting pro-Bitcoin messages across cities in Europe. The “guerrilla projection” project has hit London, Paris, and Zurich so far.
2019-8-14 02:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency scams have always been successful ever since this industry was created. Even in 2019, there are multiple successful scams which cost people a lot of good money. In Israel, one scammer successfully stole $1.
2019-7-19 17:00 | |
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Spain’s Guardia Civil (Civil Guard) police unit has indicated that current rules in Europe are inadequate with regards to discouraging the use of Bitcoin ATMs to launder money. According to Bloomberg, this deficiency results from the fact that the owners of the Bitcoin ATMs are not required by the strict AML regulations to vet users […] The post Multi-Million Bitcoin ATM Scheme Exposes Holes in EU’s Money Laundering Net appeared first on CCN Markets
2019-7-14 08:51 | |
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Spain’s Guardia Civil (Civil Guard) police unit has indicated that current rules in Europe are inadequate with regards to discouraging the use of Bitcoin ATMs to launder money. According to Bloomberg, this deficiency results from the fact that the owners of the Bitcoin ATMs are not required by the strict AML regulations to vet users […] The post Multi-Million Bitcoin ATM Scheme Exposes Holes in EU's Money Laundering Net appeared first on CCN Markets
2019-7-13 08:51 | |
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KGST, a stablecoin pegged to Kyrgyzstan’s local currency, the Kyrgyzstani som, has been listed on Binance. Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov announced the development on Dec. 24, framing the listing as “landmark news.
The ultimate test for stablecoins is their performance: They should be judged based on settlement speed, cost, error rates, and FX transparency.
MoonPay, which helps users hop between dollars and digital coins, has been busy this year snapping up startups and launching a stablecoin business.
Moody’s Ratings is diving into the $300 billion stablecoin market with a new rating system
SBI Holdings, a Tokyo-listed financial conglomerate, has signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain company Startale Group to create a fully regulated yen-denominated stablecoin targeting global settlement.
The Bank of Canada has laid out strict standards for stablecoins as the country looks to implement a regulatory framework for the sector in 2026. While addressing the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stressed that…