End of stablecoins? Why exchanges are abandoning stablecoins in EU

Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation is about to be implemented, and digital asset exchanges are preparing to comply. The new law’s requirements aim to protect investors, prevent financial crime, and ensure transparency. дальше »

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EU Body Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards for Prudential Matters: MiCA

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published on Thursday the final draft technical standards on prudential matters for firms to comply with that fall under the markets in crypto assets (MICA) legislation. дальше »

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IOTA Foundation’s Web3 solution chosen for EU Blockchain Sandbox initiative

The IOTA Foundation, in collaboration with its partners, has developed a Web3 Identification Solution that has been chosen for inclusion in the European Blockchain Sandbox. Per a June 13 blog post, The IOTA Foundation, in partnership with wait.id, IDnow, Bloom… дальше »

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MoonPay integrates PayPal for crypto purchases in the UK and EU

MoonPay integrates PayPal for EU and UK crypto purchases using fiat. PayPal, the third most popular payment method in the US, brings convenience to MoonPay. MoonPay’s move aims to lower entry barriers and foster trust among its growing user base. дальше »

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MoonPay announces PayPal fiat on-ramp for UK and EU

MoonPay noted that PayPal is the third-most commonly used payment option in the United States, behind Apple Pay and traditional bank cards. дальше »

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PayPal is now available to MoonPay users in EU and UK

MoonPay now offers PayPal as a payment method for UK and EU users, simplifying crypto purchases and attracting a broader customer base. The post PayPal is now available to MoonPay users in EU and UK appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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European law authorities raise concerns over privacy coins, Layer-2 networks and crypto mixers

The EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security has released its first comprehensive report on encryption, focusing significantly on crypto-related issues. The report, a collaboration between Europol, Eurojust, and other EU agencies, delves into how cryptocurrencies are impacting law enforcement efforts. дальше »

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Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says

Separately, France's markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering. дальше »

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What Do the EU Election Results Mean for Digital Assets?

Centrist parties hold power, but a right-wing majority is active on polarizing issues. The crypto industry needs to choose what it stands for, and with whom it wants to work, says Dea Markova. дальше »

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EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse

An EU report raises concerns about Bitcoin's Lightning Network and privacy coins complicating law enforcement efforts in tracing illicit crypto transactions. The post EU report claims Bitcoin Lightning Network and other layer 2 solutions are open to criminal abuse appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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EU Vote See Reelection of Some Officials With Key Roles in Bloc's Crypto Journey

Among the MEPs retaining their seats is Stefan Berger, who steered the landmark MiCA legislation. дальше »

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Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off

The election for new members of the European Parliament starts June 6, with results expected on June 9. The more than 700 MEPs shape and decide on new laws, and will be voted in as the EU's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislation starts coming into effect. дальше »

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Binance to limit unregulated stablecoins in EU ahead of new crypto rules

Binance will limit the availability of “unregulated stablecoins” in the EU by June 30, aligning with the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), according to a statement released on June 3. дальше »

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Binance to restrict unauthorised Stablecoins in response to MiCA

Binance will categorise stablecoins as "Regulated" and "Unauthorised," introducing phased restrictions to comply with the EU's MiCA regulations from June 30, 2024. дальше »

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EU elections 'wildcard' could pave the way for first Ether ETF

The outcome of the elections will be a pivotal moment for the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework and the approval of the first spot Ether ETF. дальше »

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EU watchdog urges banks to prioritize clients in AI usage

The EU's top financial regulator, ESMA, mandates that banks and investment firms ensure AI tools prioritize client interests, reinforcing accountability under MiFID. дальше »

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Robinhood Europe's PEPE Giveaway Goes Live

Robinhood EU launches PEPE airdrop дальше »

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Регулятор ЕС отнес MEV к рыночным злоупотреблениям

Европейское управление по ценным бумагам и рынкам (ESMA) считает MEV ярким примером рыночного злоупотребления в соответствии с правилами MiCA. MEV is treated as clear example of illegal market abuse by EU draft standards specifying MiCA rules. дальше »

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EU draft standards deem MEV as ‘clear example of market abuse’ under upcoming MiCA rules

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has been scrutinizing Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) as a clear example of illegal market abuse under its proposed technical standards for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »

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Blockchain gets a brain: how the EU is making tech magic

What happens when the secure world of blockchain meets the intelligence of AI? Discover how the EU is blending these technologies to create something magical. Blockchain and AI are two buzzwords you’ve probably heard a lot about. But what happens… дальше »

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EU Drives Innovation with Blockchain and AI Integration

A report by the Directorate-General for Communications Networks explores blockchain's role in secure AI data storage and decentralized networks. The post EU Drives Innovation with Blockchain and AI Integration appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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EU Commission urged to prepare for blockchain and AI integration

Decentralized AI networks, enhancement of smart contracts and emerging DeFi protocols are some of the upcoming trends in blockchain, according to EUBOF. дальше »

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EU says ChatGPT outputs too much false information to comply with rules

While the assessment remains ongoing, OpenAI appears to have made little in the way of progress since 2023.

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Kraken reaffirms commitment to Tether (USDT) amid EU regulatory concerns

In a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, Kraken, a prominent US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has firmly stated that it has no plans to delist Tether (USDT) from its European platforms. This announcement comes in response to Bloomberg reports that Kraken was “actively reviewing” supporting Tether’s USDT stablecoin on its European platform because of the regulatory scrutiny surrounding […] дальше »

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Kraken denies plans to delist USDT in EU

A Kraken executive denied the exchange plans to delist Tether’s USDT stablecoin in Europe on May 18. Global Head of Asset Growth & Management Business Mark Greenberg said the company is examining “all options to offer USDT under the upcoming regime. дальше »

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Update: Kraken says no plans to delist USDT in Europe

Kraken is exploring all options to continue offering USDT for EU customers. Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s Global Head of Asset Growth and Management, confirmed this via a post on X. Kraken is not looking to end support for Tether (USDT) in the European Union, a company official has confirmed. дальше »

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Kraken Confirms Continued Support for Tether’s USDT in The EU

Despite regulatory changes, Kraken is exploring all options to maintain support for USDT in Europe. The post Kraken Confirms Continued Support for Tether’s USDT in The EU appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Microsoft faces multibillion-dollar fine in EU over Bing AI

The company could be fined as much as 1% of its annual revenue if it doesn’t respond by May 27.

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Kraken May Drop USDT in the EU Amid New MiCA Regulations

Kraken might withdraw USDT support in the EU due to MiCA regulations. This reflects a trend among exchanges reassessing stablecoin listings. The post Kraken May Drop USDT in the EU Amid New MiCA Regulations appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Kraken considers delisting USDT in Europe due to MiCA rules

Kraken could drop EU support for Tether’s USDT stablecoin, Bloomberg reported on May 17. Kraken Global Head of Regulatory Strategy Marcus Hughes said the company is planning for circumstances in which it is “not tenable to list specific tokens such as USDT. дальше »

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Tornado Cash founder sent to prison, DeFi’s EU struggles: Finance Redefined

The Tornado Cash developer has been detained in the Netherlands since August 2022 after the United States government blacklisted Tornado Cash. дальше »

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Kraken considers ending USDT support in the EU

Kraken is reportedly considering pulling support for the stablecoin USDT in Europe. The exchange’s plans come amid the push for compliance ahead of EU’s crypto regulations MiCA. Crypto exchange OKX ended its USDT trading support in the EU in March. дальше »

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Kraken ‘actively reviewing’ USDT suspension in EU under MiCA regulation

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is considering delisting the USDT stablecoin in the EU дальше »

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Kraken may delist USDT in EU to comply with MiCA

Kraken is reviewing its support for Tether's USDT in the EU as new MiCA regulations approach and impact stablecoin operations. The post Kraken may delist USDT in EU to comply with MiCA appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Small creditors put at risk by latest FTX bankruptcy development

The transfer of the bankruptcy claim from FTX EU to FTXcreditor could have a significant impact on stakeholders.

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Robinhood Crypto launches Solana staking with 5% APY for EU users

Robinhoods European crypto branch launched Solana staking, offering roughly 5% APY at launch, slightly below Coinbase. The post Robinhood Crypto launches Solana staking with 5% APY for EU users appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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DeFi may struggle to stay decentralized after new EU law

DeFi’s exemption from MiCA regulation may fade as an update targets protocols with centralized components. The sector could split between hybrid and DeFi models. дальше »

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EU Watchdog Considers Crypto Integration Into $12.88 Trillion Investment Market

Europe’s securities regulator is seeking input from stakeholders on the potential inclusion of crypto assets in a potentially massive market. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing financial markets within the European Union, has recently initiated a comprehensive review of the regulations surrounding the Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) Eligible Assets Directive (EAD). дальше »

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EU Regulator Considers Approving Bitcoin for UCITS Products

The EU securities regulator is reviewing whether to allow Bitcoin assets into its €12 trillion mutual fund market, potentially opening the door to major mainstream adoption. дальше »

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EU seeks stakeholder opinions on adding crypto to 12T euro investment market

If approved, the EU’s UCITS funds would make way for crypto assets to gain exposure to a 12 trillion euro investment product market. дальше »

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EU Considers Crypto Integration Into $13 Trillion Investment Market

The European Securities and Markets Authority is reviewing the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in the $13 trillion UCITS framework, aiming to align with investor protection goals. The post EU Considers Crypto Integration Into $13 Trillion Investment Market appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BlackRock Exec Reveals Huge Sovereign Wealth Fund Interest In Bitcoin As Second-Largest European Bank Acquires IBIT ETF Shares

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Ahead of EU Elections, Crypto Industry Pushes Blockchain Merits as Policy Focus Shifts to AI

Industry watchers are hoping for a younger, tech-savvy cohort of politicians that can push innovation-friendly policy forward. дальше »

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OpenAI hit with privacy complaint in Austria, potential EU law breach

Austrian data rights group Noyb filed a privacy complaint against OpenAI, accusing its ChatGPT of providing false information and potentially breaching EU privacy regulations. дальше »

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Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA

With MiCA stablecoin rules taking effect in June, CoinDesk reached out to regulators in all 27 EU member states to show where countries are at with implementation. дальше »

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Europe needs ‘Airbus for the metaverse’ to become global Web4 leader

Analysts from the London School of Economics and Political Science say a pan-European industrial cluster is necessary for the EU to compete in Web4. дальше »

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EU DeFi regulations set to welcome big banks, challenge crypto natives

New rules under the MiCA framework may encourage big banks to enter the DeFi space, potentially complicating compliance for native crypto projects. дальше »

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EU touts health benefits for children in the metaverse despite risks

The European Union’s in-house think tanks says the metaverse can help children heal from diseases.

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EU Parliament Adopts AML Laws Regulating Bitcoin Based On Questionable Assumptions

On Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted a new AML package increasing crypto asset service provider’s reporting requirements for anonymous payments. But it appears that the package’s crypto laws are largely based on assumptions, not facts. дальше »

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EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto

The new laws set up "enhanced" due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms. дальше »

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