Gemini expands tokenized stock offering in EU with 14 new listings including Nike and McDonald’s

Gemini has added 14 new tokenized U.S. equities to its trading platform for eligible users in the European Union, further expanding its footprint in the growing tokenized securities market.  The July 14 launch introduces more consumer, travel, and software names…

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Europe’s securities watchdog warns crypto firms against using their MiCA status as promo tool

Europe’s securities watchdog ESMA has warned crypto companies not to falsely promote their MiCA-regulated status to avoid misleading investors. The European Securities and Markets Authority issued a warning to crypto companies on Friday, urging them not to use their regulated…

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Robinhood plans tokenized U.S. stocks for European investors: report

Robinhood Markets Inc. is building a blockchain-based platform to allow European investors to trade tokenized U.S. securities, according to Bloomberg. The initiative will likely involve a partnership with a digital-asset firm, with Arbitrum (ARB) and Solana (SOL) being considered as…

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EU markets regulator says crypto may cause ‘broader stability issues’ as market grows

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has warned that crypto will increasingly threaten traditional financial markets’ stability as the industry grows and becomes more entwined with traditional finance players.

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ESMA warns crypto could pose risks to financial stability

The European Securities and Markets Authority is sounding a fresh caution at the potential risks crypto could pose to financial markets. ESMA, the European Union’s securities watchdog, has once again touched on the issue of crypto regulation, warning that crypto-related risks…

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VeChain gets MiCAR nod for VET and VTHO whitepapers

VeChain has announced its tokens are compliant with European regulations after receiving confirmation from the European Securities and Markets Authority. VeChain (VET), the blockchain for real world decentralized applications, shared the milestone in an announcement on March 18. Specifically, VeChain’s…

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ESMA seeks feedback on proposed competency standards for crypto service providers

The European Securities and Markets Authority is seeking public feedback on proposed knowledge and competency standards for crypto service providers. In a Feb. 17 consultation paper, ESMA laid out new rules requiring crypto service providers to ensure their staff have…

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EU Regulator Urges Nations to Ensure Compliance with Stablecoin Rules Soon

The European Union's European Securities and Markets Authority wants nations in the EU to make sure that exchanges are complying with its stablecoin rules.

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FTX EU Sold to Backpack Exchange, Plans Regulated Crypto Derivatives Push Across Europe

FTX’s bankrupt European arm, which held a MiFID II-license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), was acquired by Backpack for $32.7 million.

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Coinbase acquires BUX’s Cyprus unit, secures key European license

Coinbase, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired the Cyprus unit of BUX, now rebranded as Coinbase Financial Services Europe.  The acquisition grants Coinbase a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer contracts…

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ESMA unveils final guidance for MiCA as Europe braces for crypto regulation rollout

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its final guidance ahead of the full implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations across the region, according to a Dec.

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Bitstamp secures MiFID MTF license from European regulator

Bitstamp has secured a MiFID Multilateral Trading Facility license, enabling the exchange to offer EU-regulated crypto derivatives for institutional and retail investors. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has reached a milestone by securing a MiFID Multilateral Trading Facility license from Slovenia’s Securities…

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EU markets regulator demands enhanced cybersecurity audits for crypto firms: report

The EU’s markets watchdog is reportedly set to call for mandatory external audits of crypto companies’ cyber defenses to enhance consumer protection amid rising security breaches. The European Securities and Markets Authority is said to be gearing up to advocate…

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EU regulator urged to unify crypto rules for ETFs amid fractured regional laws

21Shares, a crypto investment firm, has called on the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to establish standardized regulations for incorporating crypto into UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) funds, according to an Oct.

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Crypto ETP giant 21Shares urges European regulator to bring regulatory clarity

21Shares has urged the European Securities and Markets Authority to create a “much-needed clarity” for retail and institutional crypto investors across Europe. Crypto investment firm 21Shares is pressing the European Securities and Markets Authority to establish clearer guidelines for including…

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Hong Kong crafts crypto OTC derivative rules in accordance with European standards

Hong Kong financial regulators set requirements for crypto over-the-counter derivatives following the European Securities and Markets Authority standards, including the use of Digital Token Identifiers.

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EU Regulator Details How It Classifies Unlawful Overseas Businesses Under MiCA

The European Securities and Markets Authority released an opinion report to aid firms that may do business with overseas firms in order to prevent them breaching the rules on Wednesday.

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Paradigm urges ESMA to reconsider stance toward MEV

Paradigm has raised alarms over the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) proposed regulations under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), focusing on the misinterpretation of Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) and the potential overreach of regulatory measures.

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Many EU Crypto Entities May Not Know the Correct Deadline for Sustainability Disclosures Under MiCA: Risk Analyst

Several crypto asset service providers (CASPS) in the European Union (EU) may not know the correct deadline to make sustainability disclosures reflecting their environmental footprint despite a clarification made by the bloc's securities regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

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ESMA targets MEV as potential market abuse in MiCA proposal

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is examining Maximum Extractable Value (MEV) as a potential form of illegal market abuse under its proposed technical standards for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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EU securities watchdog: 10 exchanges dominate 90% crypto trades

The crypto market appears to be highly concentrated, as only 10 exchanges process around 90% of all trades, according to a recent study done by the European securities regulator. A recent study conducted by the European Securities and Markets Authority…

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EU watchdog warns of high concentration in crypto markets, notes minimal euro usage

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) warned that crypto markets are highly concentrated on April 10. ESMA said concentration is a concern because a single asset or exchange failure could broadly impact the crypto ecosystem.

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EU’s ESMA edges closer to crypto regulations with latest MiCA report; seeks public feedback

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has moved to the final phase of establishing a regulated environment for crypto assets in the EU with the publication of its latest report on the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation.  The…

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EU Markets Watchdog Steps Closer to Finalizing Rules Under MiCA

The European Securities and Markets Authority on Monday published a final report on measures along with its third consultation package for further rules and guidance.

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EU publishes final draft rules on complaints handling for stablecoin issuers

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published the draft rules on complaints handling procedures for issuers of Assets Referenced Tokens (ART) on March 13. EBA collaborated with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to draft the regulatory technical standards (RTS).

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Spot Bitcoin ETF approval changes nothing, analysts at ECB insist

European Central Bank analysts refute Bitcoin’s value despite the recent spot ETF approval, citing its unsuitability for payment and investment, and advocate for stricter regulations. The recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange…

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ECB president calls for European SEC creation

The head of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, said that the EU needs its own version of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Binance To Cease Visa Card Program for European Users by December

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Europe proposes crypto entity suitability guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have published a joint document that contains crypto entity suitability guidelines. Two projects from the paper involve assessing the suitability of members of management boards and shareholders…

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DLT Securities Rules Are Here to Stay, EU Official Says

New European laws took effect in April, but fears over its limited scale may have inhibited take-up.

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ESMA warned crypto investors on Tuesday: find out more

ESMA says MiCA will take time to be fully implemented. Crypto investors, therefore, remain at risk in the meantime. Bitcoin is trading well under the $29,000 level on Tuesday. All eyes are on Bitcoin after ESMA – the European Securities & Markets Authority cautioned crypto investors on Tuesday.

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EU regulator asks stakeholders to pull up their socks ahead of MiCA

Member states should consider limiting the transitional period from 18 months to 12 months. MiCA is scheduled to come into force at the end of 2024. The European Securities and Markets AuthThe post EU regulator asks stakeholders to pull up their socks ahead of MiCA appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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ESMA warns no retail crypto protection in EU until 2024 at the earliest – report

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the bloc’s securities watchdog, warned that investors will not be protected under the European Union’s crypto asset market rules until the end of 2024 at the earliest.

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EU Regulator Warns of ‘Opaque’ Crypto Firms as It Seeks to Close MiCA Loopholes

The European Securities and Markets Authority doesn’t want foreign companies operating via EU “letterbox” entities

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European regulators assess DeFi risks, Uniswap launches Android wallet: Finance Redefined

EU securities regulators have their eyes on DeFi, and the top 100 DeFi tokens had mixed price action over the past week, with most trading in a tight range.

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Decentralized finance yet to pose ‘meaningful risk’ to stability — EU regulator

The European Securities and Markets Authority argued that DeFi was still too small to pose any sizeable risks to overall financial stability, but should be monitored.

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European authority publishes insightful research on defi sector

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a research paper on decentralized finance (defi). The paper was released on Oct. 11 as part of ESMA’s “Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities” report.

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EU advances crypto regulation with second MiCA consultation paper

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the regulatory body responsible for overseeing financial markets in the European Union, has taken another significant step toward regulating the bThe post EU advances crypto regulation with second MiCA consultation paper appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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eToro Gains Footing In Europe With Crypto Registration In Cyprus

eToro has taken steps to solidify its position in the European market. The company recently announced it obtained the Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) registration from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

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Crypto, AI And Regulatory Alarms: EU Financial Watchdog Warnings Unveiled

Artificial intelligence and crypto take center stage in the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) second Trends, Risks, and Vulnerabilities (TRV) Report of 2023. ESMA’s report highlights the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence while sounding the alarm about associated risks and the urgent need for regulatory measures. A primary concern illuminated by ESMA […]

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European regulator releases consultative paper on MiCA standards for crypto asset service providers

The European Securities and Markets Authority will release three consultations as it fulfills its mandate under MiCA regulations.

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Binance loses key European banking partner amidst regulatory woes

The top trading platform Binance continues to encounter global regulatory challenges. The Securities & Exchange Commission sued the exchange for violating investment laws early in June. You can read more about the firm’s recent developments here.

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EU study proposes default security status for crypto assets, legal recognition for DeFi

A European Parliament-commissioned study proposes all crypto assets be treated as securities by default and calls for decentralized finance (DeFi) organizations to receive legal status.

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Treat Crypto as Securities by Default, European Parliament Study Says

Landmark new crypto laws under MiCA may have few short-term benefits without further steps, the report commissioned by EU lawmakers says

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ESMA Sounds Warning on Crypto’s Risks for Retail Investors

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) strongly encourages investment firms to be transparent about the risks. The post ESMA Sounds Warning on Crypto’s Risks for Retail Investors appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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ESMA warns of unregulated crypto before MiCA launch

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recently urged cryptocurrency companies to explicitly label cryptocurrencies as unregulated when offered to investors.

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