EU ‘Crypto Security’ Debate Turns New MiCA Law on Its Head

An EU study published last week has reopened a debate over whether digital assets should be regulated as securities – though lawmakers appear to favor a tailored approach. дальше »

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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. дальше »

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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 дальше »

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EU Takes Major Step in Crypto Regulation with MiCA Legislation

The European Union (EU) made a significant stride in cryptocurrency regulation today by officially enacting the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation дальше »

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EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law

The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations. дальше »

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EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets

The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them дальше »

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The EU is watching your wallet, but it still beats the US for crypto

Europe is requiring crypto wallet providers to track every move you make, but companies should still consider the region for its regulatory clarity. дальше »

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Gemini to Set Up Its Base in Europe, Headquarters to Be Opened in Dublin

Coinspeaker Gemini to Set Up Its Base in Europe, Headquarters to Be Opened in Dublin Gemini also plans to expand its workforce after the EU adopted the new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulations (MiCA), which were formally approved on May 16. дальше »

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EU regulator urges crypto firms to disclose regulatory status of products

The ESMA reminded investment firms that crypto would remain unregulated in most jurisdictions despite upcoming regulations.

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EU Investment Firms Should Clearly State Crypto Is Unregulated, Watchdog Says

Companies that market crypto alongside traditional securities might mislead consumers about access to fair advice and compensation, the European Securities and Markets Authority worries. дальше »

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EU watchdog does not deem crypto link to TradFi ‘significant’ to pose systemic risk yet

The European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) said the crypto sector does not pose any systemic risks to the real economy for now as its current links to the traditional financial sector are not “significant. дальше »

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EU raises alarm over potential bank threats posed by stablecoins

The European Systemic Risk Board has recommended increased disclosures and monitoring as measures to combat the risks associated with the cryptocurrency market. дальше »

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EU Regulator Proposes to Curb Leverage in Crypto Trading Activities

Coinspeaker EU Regulator Proposes to Curb Leverage in Crypto Trading Activities The ESRB recommended restrictions on crypto firms' lending to clients, especially for leveraged bets, and suggested higher collateral requirements for distributed finance products and stablecoins. дальше »

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In the US, targeted crypto legislation ‘could start the ball rolling’

Is the EU’s crypto regulatory framework a useful model for U.S. legislators? Can a “security” token really morph into a “utility” token? дальше »

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EU Watchdog Proposes Stricter Crypto Regulation Amid Financial Stability Concerns

European Union's watchdog suggests implementing stricter regulations on crypto assets дальше »

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EU watchdog warns about the risk of a bank run on stablecoins

The European Systemic Risk Board suggests more disclosures and monitoring to fight the risks of the crypto market.

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ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Considers EU Departure Over Stringent Regulations

Coinspeaker ChatGPT Creator OpenAI Considers EU Departure Over Stringent Regulations OpenAI CEO warns of potential exit from Europe if the firm fails to meet regulatory requirements for the forthcoming AI rules. дальше »

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OpenAI CEO warns of exiting EU in the face of tighter regulations

OpenAI to try and comply with the guidelines before suspending operations in Europe. CEO said the current draft of the EU AI Act would over-regulate. According to a recent Reuters report, OpThe post OpenAI CEO warns of exiting EU in the face of tighter regulations appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Conglomerates, DeFi Targets of EU Financial Stability Watchdog Concerns

Risks from smart contracts, high leverage and crypto staking and lending may imply a need for new regulations, the European Systemic Risk Board said дальше »

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Coinbase and Bitpanda reveal EU partnership

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has partnered with the Austrian fintech firm Bitpanda, Fintech Finance said on May 23. Bitpanda and Coinbase will work together The partnership will allow the two companies to offer institutional trading services outside of the United States. дальше »

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Bitget Receives Polish Regulatory Licence as Fifth-Largest Exchange Moves Further into EU

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget confirmed its registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Poland on May 23, granting Bitget the legal right to conduct operations within the Polish cryptocurrency... дальше »

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EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans

The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks. дальше »

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MiCA explained: What does the EU’s first crypto regulation mean for the industry?

The European Union (EU) has recently approved a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets, making waves in digital finance. Known as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), this directive establishes clear rules for handling cryptocurrency within the European Union and could… дальше »

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Crypto Exchange OKX Seeks Regulatory Approval in France

Coinspeaker Crypto Exchange OKX Seeks Regulatory Approval in France OKX's DASP registration comes after the 27 EU member countries unanimously agreed on the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »

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EU Slaps $1.3B Fine on Meta for Violating GDPR EU User Data Protection Laws

Coinspeaker EU Slaps $1. 3B Fine on Meta for Violating GDPR EU User Data Protection Laws On Monday, the EU imposed a record $1. 3 billion fine on social media giant Meta for transferring EU user data to the US. дальше »

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EU’s move to approve MiCA crypto rules could potentially help projects like Metacade

EU regulators have approved MiCA regulations MiCA could pave the way for innovative crypto projects to prosper MCADE price has retreated, although it could rise 10 times Europe’s first comprehensive rules for crypto regulation are fast becoming law. дальше »

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Bitcoin Holds Steady as EU’s MiCA Regulation Gets Another Green Light

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As EU Unveils Official Blockchain, TMS Network (TMSN) Holds Strong Lead Over Stellar (XLM) and Monero (XMR) in Adoption

The European Union has launched a regulated and permissioned blockchain called the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI). However, the cryptosphere is wary of anything ‘central’, and the EBSI flies in the face of privacy-centric tokens like Stellar (XLM) and Monero (XMR). дальше »

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Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome,’ French Regulator Says

100-odd companies could be registered in France as the just-agreed MiCA EU crypto legislation beds in, Financial Markets Authority officials said дальше »

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EU Council formally endorses Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA)

27 member states have today wholly supported the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation or MiCA during today’s voting. This marks the last step for the MiCA regulation after the EU parliament endorsed the regulation in April. дальше »

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EU Council Approves Comprehensive Crypto Regulatory Framework

The European Union Council the financial arm of the EU approved the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations on May 16, a landmark piece of legislation that will establish... дальше »

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Updated European tax directive requires reporting on all crypto asset transfers

DAC8 extends tax reporting procedures to crypto transfers in line with the OECD crypto reporting framework and EU AML rules.

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EU Finance Ministers Give Approval, Bringing EU’s Crypto Legal Framework Closer to Becoming Law

EU Council Gives Final Approval to Landmark Crypto Regulations and Data Sharing Law The European Union’s (EU) finance ministers have granted final approval to groundbreaking regulations governing the crypto industry, while also agreeing on a new law for sharing data on cryptocurrency tax holdings. дальше »

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EU finance ministers green light MiCA crypto regulation

The Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the European Union, comprised of finance ministers from member states, has approved the long-awaited Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. дальше »

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EU finance ministers approve MiCA crypto regulation: should you buy AltSignals now?

Key takeaways The EU finance ministers have unanimously approved the MiCA cryptocurrency regulation. The regulation could boost crypto adoption and usage in Europe. AltSignals could be a big winner as more retail and institutional traders could enter the crypto market. дальше »

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EU finance ministers unanimously greenlight MiCA regulations

The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) received the final greenlight from the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of the European Union in a unanimous vote on May 16. MiCA passed the final parliamentary voting on April 20. дальше »

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MiCA regulation unanimously approved by EU Council, here's what it entails

The EU's Council unanimously passed MiCA and also agreed on additional anti-money laundering safeguards for cryptocurrency transfers. Members of the crypto industry have hailed the regulatory cThe post MiCA regulation unanimously approved by EU Council, here's what it entails appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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EU finance ministers approve MiCA crypto regulation

European Union finance ministers vote unanimously to adopt the bloc’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation.

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EU’s Crypto Legal Framework Inches Towards Law With Finance Ministers’ Sign-Off

The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets regulation was given final approval by the EU’s Council, which also agreed a new law for sharing data on crypto tax holdings. дальше »

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First Mover Americas: MiCA Legislation Gets the Final Go-Ahead From EU Ministers

The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets. дальше »

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TMS Network (TMSN) Flourishes Amid Shameful Outlook for Litecoin (LTC) and XRP (XRP) Following EU MiCA Regulation)

As the EU’s MiCA regulation brings uncertainty to the crypto market, some coins have proven more resilient than others. One such coin is TMS Network (TMSN), which has recently seen a staggering 1700% gain. дальше »

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EU Crypto Tax Plans Include NFTs, Foreign Companies, Draft Text Shows

Laws set to be agreed next week would require crypto companies to register with tax authorities, even if they’re based outside the bloc or offering non-fungible tokens. дальше »

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Ripple Exec Reveals Real Reason Why Investors Are Shunning US for EU

Ripple policy executive said US regulatory paralysis has real, measurable impact in terms of jobs and investment lost дальше »

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EU Could Veto Large Stablecoins During MiCA Approval Process, Regulator Signals

The European Banking Authority doesn’t want private crypto initiatives to threaten monetary policy privileges дальше »

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EU to Crack Down on Crypto Tax Evasion with Greater Surveillance: Impending Legislation

The European Commission is making progress toward an EU-wide agreement, called the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8), to curb tax evasion and better track crypto transactions within EU borders. Building... дальше »

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EU makes progress on plan to share cryptocurrency tax data

The EU's Digital Finance Package proposal, known as DAC8, has recommended that crypto asset service providers report their clients' transactions to help combat tax-related criminal activities. дальше »

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US lawmakers hold EU and UK as examples of crypto regulation in joint hearing

With the European Union coming closer to passing the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework and Kraken in the process of investing in the United Kingdom, lawmakers are taking notice. дальше »

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New Rules on Sharing Crypto Tax Data ‘Unanimously Supported’ by EU Members

Officials are optimistic finance ministers will formally agree on laws allowing the sharing of information on crypto and NFT holdings between tax authorities next week. дальше »

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Hungarian Central Bank Sees No Imminent Need for e-Forint

The EU member is still trying out options for a central bank digital currency that could help the unbanked. дальше »

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EU embraces blockchain, launches official platform to transform data management

The European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) is launching a publicly accessible blockchain platform in collaboration with Norway and Liechtenstein дальше »

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