The president of Germany’s monetary authority is advocating for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a question-and-answer session with economists at …
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European securities regulator ESMA is preparing a knowledge test for crypto advisers
by shayaanby shayaanThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a consultation paper seeking comments on a proposed knowledge assessment for persons giving …
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Crypto.com obtains new MiCA license to officially service European customers
by shayaanby shayaanCrypto.com has officially launched its crypto asset services across all European Economic Area (EEA) states, according to a Feb. 12 X post. …
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Klarna Bank AB, a Swedish fintech company popular in Europe, plans to embrace cryptocurrencies on its platform, the firm’s chief executive officer, …
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European Central Bank Pushing for Digital Euro To Counter Trump’s Support for Stablecoins: Report
by shayaanby shayaanThe European Union’s central bank is reportedly pushing for a digital euro to counter US President Donald Trump’s embrace of dollar-pegged private …
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OKX has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) pre-authorization license, according to a Jan. 23 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The exchange …
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Crypto.com Exchange Secures ‘In-Principle’ MiCA License, Paving the Way for Full European Union Approval
by shayaanby shayaanThe Singapore-based exchange Crypto.com has secured an “in-principle” license to operate under the European Union’s new digital asset regulatory framework. Crypto.com bills …
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Banking Giant Standard Chartered Secures Greenlight To Offer Crypto Custody Services in the European Union
by shayaanby shayaanStandard Chartered is opening a new entity in Luxembourg after obtaining approval to offer digital asset custody services in the European Union. …
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Crypto Exchange and Wallet Backpack Acquires FTX’s European Arm for $32,000,000
by shayaanby shayaanBackpack Exchange, a crypto trading platform founded by former FTX and Alameda Research employees, is acquiring FTX EU for $32 million. According …
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Coinbase Terminates USDC Yield Program for Users in the European Economic Area Citing New EU Regulations
by shayaanby shayaanThe top US-based crypto exchange by trading volume is ending its USDC Rewards program for European users. According to a screenshot shared …