Stablecoin depeg fears push New York and EU regulators closer

New York’s financial regulator has formed a stablecoin supervision agreement with the European Banking Authority as regulators on both sides of the Atlantic tighten cooperation over digital assets. The New York State Department of Financial Services said Tuesday that it… дальше »

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$23 Billion EU Crypto Tax Forecast Draws Pushback From Circle Policy Lead

Circle's EU policy lead says the bloc's $23B crypto tax revenue forecast overstates what enforcement can deliver. The post $23 Billion EU Crypto Tax Forecast Draws Pushback From Circle Policy Lead appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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60% of European crypto users still using unlicensed exchanges ahead of MiCA

A majority of European crypto users are still using unlicensed exchanges weeks before the EU’s MiCA transition period comes to an end, according to an analysis published by OKX Europe. According to an analysis by OKX Europe shared with crypto.news,… дальше »

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MiCA is live: Where crypto founders are incorporating in 2026

MiCA enforcement reshapes EU crypto as ESMA register reveals 204 authorized CASPs and leading jurisdictions emerge. The transitional period is closing and the guessing is over. With MiCA — the EU’s single rulebook for crypto-asset services — now in force,… дальше »

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Coinhouse becomes one of France’s first fully MiCA licensed crypto providers

Coinhouse has secured Crypto Asset Service Provider accreditation from the French AMF under MiCA, giving the Paris based firm an EU wide passport for brokerage, custody, transfers and advisory on digital assets as France’s national PSAN regime sunsets. In a… дальше »

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ECB Pushes Back on Euro Stablecoin Proposals, Citing Bank Lending Risks

The ECB told EU finance ministers that expanding euro stablecoins could drain deposits and complicate interest rate policy. The post ECB Pushes Back on Euro Stablecoin Proposals, Citing Bank Lending Risks appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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REAL Finance inks tokenization deal with EU broker Factori AD

REAL Finance signs first securities tokenization deal with Factori AD. Agreement activates institutional pipeline exceeding $100 million in assets. Pilot covers 5 million Alpha Bulgaria warrants valued near €2. дальше »

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Boerse Stuttgart adds SocGen for EU blockchain settlement

Boerse Stuttgart’s Seturion adds SocGen, SG-FORGE and flatexDEGIRO to build blockchain settlement for tokenized securities in Europe. дальше »

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EU opens MiCA consultation as bloc reviews crypto rulebook

The European Commission has opened a public consultation on the functioning of the EU’s MiCA regime, with feedback due by Aug. 31, 2026, in a move that will shape how crypto rules are applied across the bloc. The European Commission… дальше »

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Casper Ruud Returns to Stockholm as Bybit EU Expands Across the Nordics

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The post Casper Ruud Returns to Stockholm as Bybit EU Expands Across the Nordics appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Poland debates crypto bills as zondacrypto probe fuels political pressure

Polish lawmakers are under pressure to finalize MiCA-aligned crypto rules before the EU transition deadline expires in July 2026. дальше »

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Hungary’s finance minister-elect commits to euro adoption by 2030

Hungary's euro adoption plan could enhance EU relations, boost economic stability, and align crypto regulations, but execution remains challenging. The post Hungary’s finance minister-elect commits to euro adoption by 2030 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Bitcoin faces new tariff risk as EU races to finalize US trade deal this month

The European Union is racing against a self-imposed deadline to implement its side of the existing US-EU trade accord, with the next formal trilogue round set for May 19 in Strasbourg. President Donald Trump threatened on May 2 to lift tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% from 15%, a move the Kiel Institute […] The post Bitcoin faces new tariff risk as EU races to finalize US trade deal this month appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Taurus Gains MiFID II Approval to Offer Tokenized Markets in EU

This license will let Taurus offer regulated tokenized securities trading across the EU, giving institutional clients legal certainty and cross-border access. дальше »

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Evening digest: Trump displeased with Iran talks, jolts EU with auto tariffs

President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with ongoing Iran negotiations, while also announcing plans to raise tariffs on EU auto imports to 25%. Oil prices eased amid renewed diplomatic signals, even as the conflict continues to disrupt supply routes. дальше »

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Trump Imposes New Tariffs on EU: Punishment For Not Helping with Iran?

Trump hikes EU car tariffs to 25%, citing trade deal breaches. Some link the move to Europe's stance on Iran. The post Trump Imposes New Tariffs on EU: Punishment For Not Helping with Iran? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Iran’s political system showing signs of internal collapse: EU official

Iran's internal instability could lead to significant geopolitical shifts, affecting regional alliances and global economic dynamics. The post Iran’s political system showing signs of internal collapse: EU official appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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A Cryptocurrency Trap: How New Russian Laws Will Support EU Sanctions

The 20th EU sanctions package imposed a sectoral ban on all Russian crypto services. From May 24, 2026, any transactions with Russian-registered crypto providers and exchange platforms will become illegal for market participants under EU jurisdiction. дальше »

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EU’s 20th Sanctions Package Targets Entire Russian Crypto Sector Starting May 2026

The EU Council has adopted its 20th sanctions package against Russia. It includes serious restrictions for the cryptocurrency sector. For the first time, the European Union did not target individual platforms but instead imposed a sectoral ban on all crypto services registered in Russia. дальше »

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EU military simulations spotlight NATO withdrawal speculation

The EU's military simulations underscore a shift towards self-reliance in defense, reflecting broader uncertainties about US security commitments. The post EU military simulations spotlight NATO withdrawal speculation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Major EU Country Faces Crypto Regulation Roadblock

Poland's digital asset market faces prolonged regulatory uncertainty after parliament failed to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a critical cryptocurrency regulation bill. дальше »

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Russia-linked Grinex exchange halts operations after $13 million ‘state-backed’ hack

The exchange, formerly known as Garantex and based in Kyrgyzstan, has been sanctioned by the U.S., U.K. and EU for helping users bypass sanctions. дальше »

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ECB backs plan to move oversight of major crypto firms to EU markets regulator

The European Central Bank has thrown its weight behind a proposal to give the EU’s markets watchdog direct control over the continent’s largest crypto firms. The ECB issued a formal opinion on Friday stating that it fully supports moving the… дальше »

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ECB backs ESMA as single supervisor for big EU crypto firms

ECB backs shifting supervision of systemic crypto firms and venues from national regulators to esma as part of a wider eu capital markets integration push. The European Central Bank (ECB) has endorsed an EU plan to shift supervision of systemically… дальше »

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Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain

The move positions Lise and ST Group as an early test case for going public directly on blockchain rails within EU rules. дальше »

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Ontology price jumps on EU EID push as traders lean into digital id narrative

Ontology’s ONT jumps over 20% as traders bet its decentralized identity stack could benefit from the EU’s eIDAS 2.0 rollout of digital ID wallets to 450M citizens. Ontology’s (ONT) price has rallied more than 20% in the last 24 hours,… дальше »

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Peter Thiel-backed Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain to connect EU banks with tokenized assets

Vision Chain's launch could accelerate EU's digital finance integration, enhancing blockchain adoption while aligning with regulatory standards. The post Peter Thiel-backed Bitpanda unveils Vision Chain to connect EU banks with tokenized assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Circle Urges EU Crypto Reform as $0 Euro Stablecoins Hit Barrier in New MIP Rules

Key Takeaways: Circle urges the EU to make some amendments to its Market Integration Package to initiate institutional crypto adoption The existing regulations are barring euro stablecoins such as EURC The post Circle Urges EU Crypto Reform as $0 Euro Stablecoins Hit Barrier in New MIP Rules appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Circle urges EU to ease crypto rules, flags barriers in MIP plan

Circle has called on the European Commission to lower barriers for institutions seeking to engage with crypto-asset service providers, responding to the bloc’s proposed Market Integration Package. The policy aims to deepen capital markets and accelerate the shift toward a more digitally integrated financial system. дальше »

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Bybit EU Cooperates with PayPal to Simplify Crypto Funding

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The post Bybit EU Cooperates with PayPal to Simplify Crypto Funding appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Stricter MiCA rules could thin crypto industry across the EU, says Swiss wealth manager

Crypto wealth manager Swissborg gets MiCA approval and prepares to move its European operations to France while targeting growth in markets including Germany, Italy and Spain. дальше »

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Co-Founder of LegalBison: “What’s legal in one country can be a licensing violation in another – that’s where most founders get caught.”

Viktor Juskin, Co-Founder of LegalBison, explains how crypto founders must navigate the complex 2026 regulatory landscape, from MiCA and DORA compliance to DAO liability and jurisdictional strategies across the EU, U. дальше »

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Coinbase Launches Futures Trading in Europe

Coinbase users in 26 EU countries can now access futures products without restrictions. дальше »

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Ripple Director Spotlights New Crypto Regulatory Milestone in UK

Ripple makes crypto regulatory headway in the UK and EU. дальше »

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Poland’s central bank chief floats using gold-linked profits for $47B defense fund

Poland's strategy to use gold-linked profits for defense funding highlights a shift towards financial sovereignty, impacting EU relations and central bank independence. The post Poland’s central bank chief floats using gold-linked profits for $47B defense fund appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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MiCA Reality: EU Countries Set to Lead CASP Licensing in the New Era

Key Takeaways: Although MiCA has raised both costs and the compliance bar, credible entry routes remain open for firms prepared to meet heightened scrutiny and operate across Europe. Bulgaria, Lithuania, The post MiCA Reality: EU Countries Set to Lead CASP Licensing in the New Era appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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EU banks’ euro-pegged stablecoin in talks with crypto exchanges to ensure liquidity

Qivalis is a group of 12 major EU banks developing a euro-pegged stablecoin they plan to debut in the second half of the year. дальше »

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X allows paid crypto promotions but bans them in EU, UK

X’s head of product, Nikita Bier, said the new paid promotion label is designed to help users monetize content while remaining transparent with followers. дальше »

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How the EU’s crypto tax rules are expected to work for users and platforms

The EU’s new crypto tax rules will require platforms to report user data and transactions, reshaping tax transparency for digital assets starting in 2026. дальше »

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Bybit EU Launches “Bigger Return, Shorter Hold” Campaign Across the EEA

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 26th February 2026, Chainwire

The post Bybit EU Launches “Bigger Return, Shorter Hold” Campaign Across the EEA appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Gate.com secures Malta PSD2 license to scale EU crypto payments

Gate Technology gains MFSA PSD2 license, expanding EU payment and stablecoin services. Gate Technology Ltd, the Malta-based entity of cryptocurrency exchange Gate, has obtained a Payment Institution license under the European Union’s Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) from the Malta… дальше »

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Binance selects Greece as EU base under MiCA crypto rules

Binance is positioning Greece as its gateway to the European Union as the bloc prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. The move comes ahead of a July 2026 deadline requiring crypto firms to hold a MiCA licence to continue operating in the EU. дальше »

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ESMA warns crypto perpetual derivatives likely fall under CFD rules

The EU authority tracking compliance under the MiCA framework issued a warning to those marketing crypto derivatives as “perpetual futures or perpetual contracts.” дальше »

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Hashgraph Group launches Hedera-based tool for EU digital product passports

Hashgraph Group has launched a blockchain-based supply-chain traceability solution ahead of the EU’s Digital Product Passport requirements, some of which take effect beginning in 2027. дальше »

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Austria’s regulator slaps new business ban on KuCoin’s EU exchange

The Austrian Financial Market Authority has frozen new business at KuCoin EU months after granting the exchange a MiCA license, citing gaps in key AML and sanctions roles. дальше »

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KuCoin told to halt new EU business due to compliance staffing shortfalls

Austria's financial regulator said KuCoin EU must appoint an anti-money-laundering officer and deputy officer, as well as a sanctions compliance officer and deputy. дальше »

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ECB eyes digital euro pilot in 2027 and rollout in 2029

The digital euro could enhance EU monetary sovereignty and resilience, reducing dependency on external payment systems and boosting financial inclusion. The post ECB eyes digital euro pilot in 2027 and rollout in 2029 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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EU moves to cut off Russian crypto links amid domestic mining boom

The European Union is preparing a sweeping ban on cryptocurrency transactions involving Russian entities, even as Russian financial firms accelerate efforts to institutionalize crypto investment products at home. дальше »

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Germany‘s central bank president touts stablecoin and CBDC benefits for EU

Joachim Nagel said euro-pegged stablecoins would offer the bloc more independence from US dollar-pegged coins soon to be allowed under the GENIUS Act. дальше »

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EU crypto reporting goes live and Netherlands immediately votes on 36% Bitcoin tax – even if you don’t sell

The scoop: The Netherlands has just moved to tax Bitcoin like a stock, marked to market. Lawmakers in the Dutch House backed a Box 3 overhaul that would tax “actual returns,”  including annual price changes in liquid assets like BTC, at a flat 36%, even if you never sell. дальше »

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