Relais Bitcoin Mission: Bringing Europeans the Orange Coin Despite the Red Tape

Relai co-founder and CEO Julian Liniger wants to onboard as many EU and UK citizens as possible to Bitcoin, even if that means having to jump through regulatory hoops.

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Dutch regulator warns of crypto pump-and-dump risks ahead of MiCA

The Dutch AFM issued warnings about crypto market manipulation, focusing on pump-and-dump schemes ahead of MiCAs implementation in December.

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MiCA threatens crypto firm exodus to Middle East: Regulatory expert

The upcoming regulatory framework could threaten a mass crypto exodus to the Middle East due to more favorable regulations.

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Kosovo receives guidance from Council of Europe on crypto crime tracing

Kosovos Financial Intelligence Unit partners with the Council of Europe to improve crypto crime tracing skills and strengthen regulations on digital currencies.

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Societe Generale Forge partners with Bitpanda for euro stablecoin ahead of MiCA

The partnership comes shortly ahead of the implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework for crypto service providers.

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Kraken acquires Dutch broker BCM as part of European expansion

The acquisition of the Dutch broker firm is a key part of the exchanges European expansion strategy ahead of the MiCA regulation.

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Ireland eyes MiCA guardrails to democratize finance with crypto

The Central Bank of Ireland is leading calls to democratize finance and boost financial inclusivity by implementing the EUs MiCA regulations, highlighting the countrys priorities.

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Kraken Boosts European Market Presence with Acquisition of Coin Meester B.V.

Kraken, lding cryptocurrncy xchng, hs md notbl mov to strngthn its prsnc in Europ by cquiring Coin Mstr B.V. (BCM), wll-stblishd Dutch crypto brokr. This cquisition nhncs its position in th Nthrlnds nd rinforcs its sttus s rgistrd Virtul Asst Srvic Providr (VASP) in importnt Europn mrkts, including Frnc nd Polnd. […]

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Swiss crypto bank Sygnum secures license in Liechtenstein for EU expansion

Swiss crypto banking group Sygnum told CryptoSlate that it has secured a crypto license in Liechtenstein via its local subsidiary. According to a Sept. 23 statement, the firm said its Liechtenstein subsidiary Sygnum Europe AG had been registered with the country’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) as a service provider under the Token and Trusted Technology […]

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Ripple, Hedera, Aptos team up for MiCA compliance in EU and sustainability push

The DLT Science Foundation (DSF) announced the launch of the MiCA Crypto Alliance on Sept. 16, with Hedera, Ripple, and the Aptos Foundation as founding members, according to a statement shared with CryptoSlate. The Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, recently approved by the European Union, aims to create a regulated digital asset environment that […]

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MiCA regulation poses systemic risk to banking system, says Tether CEO

According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, recently approved MiCA regulations threaten both banks and stablecoin issuers.

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Euro stablecoin market surges under MiCA

French and Irish fintech companies have partnered to introduce a euro-backed stablecoin. The coin will launch on the Stellar blockchain a month after MiCA stablecoin laws came into force.

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French regulator accepting CASP applications ahead of MiCA rollout

The AMF is giving firms registered under its current DASP rules ample time to transition, too.

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EU MiCA implementation a pivotal moment for crypto regulations Compliance exec

The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation.

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EU watchdog warns of offshore crypto risks under MiCA regulation

The European Securities and Markets Authority warns crypto companies operating globally of the potential risks that may arise while seeking authorization under MiCA.

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Circles USDC Emerges as Top Beneficiary of EUs Push for Compliant Stablecoins

USDC stablecoin's trading volume in 2024 has skyrocketed to $23 billion.

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Crypto exchanges subject to EU Travel Rule in 6 months

New EU regulations mandate crypto exchanges to comply with Travel Rule guidelines, enhancing AML/CFT measures starting Dec. 30.

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USDC trading volume soars 48% in July, driven by MiCA, market growth

The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022.

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Binance Introduces Zero-Fee Promotion for EUR/USDC Trading Pair

Binance announces a zero-fee promotion for EUR/USDC spot trading pairs to celebrate USDC's MiCA compliance in the EEA. (Read More)

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Chainalysis: MiCA's Stablecoin Regime Faces Implementation and Legal Challenges

MiCA's stablecoin regime encounters practical and legal uncertainties as EU member states struggle with national implementation laws. (Read More)

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