Settlement giant Euroclear backs blockchain infra startup Marketnode
Singapore-based blockchain infrastructure startup Marketnode has secured funding from European clearinghouse giant Euroclear to expand services in the Asia-Pacific region.…
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…
OSCE hosts workshop aimed at crypto regulation in Eastern Europe
The OSCE’s recent workshop brought together regulators from Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia to address the urgent need for crypto regulations…
Worldcoin shifts focus from Europe to Asia amid GDPR challenges
Worldcoin is shifting its focus from Europe to Asia, seeking markets more receptive to its biometric technology. Worldcoin, the crypto…
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…
Coinbase to delist non-compliant stablecoins for EU clients over MiCA rules
Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to delist unauthorized stablecoins from its European branch by year-end, in response to incoming MiCA…
Kraken to delist Monero for clients registered in Europe
Kraken will delist Monero in the European Economic Area, halting all XMR trading and deposits due to regulatory changes. U.S.-based…
Swiss SIX stock exchange explores setting up crypto arm in Europe
The Swiss stock exchange is considering launching a crypto trading platform in Europe, aiming to attract traditional investors by leveraging…
Tether CEO warns MiCA stablecoin rules could pose ‘systemic risks’ to EU banks
Tether chief executive Paolo Ardoino is alarmed that Europe’s MiCA regulations on stablecoins, due to excessive cash reserves requirements, could…
What’s missing from MiCA’s comprehensive crypto manifesto? | Opinion
In April 2023, the European Union rolled out a comprehensive piece of legislation to finally reign in the crypto and…
Europol: Bitcoin is ‘most abused’ crypto by criminals
According to a recent report from the Europol Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment, Bitcoin remains the most commonly exploited cryptocurrency…
Uphold ceases support for USDT, GUSD, TUSD due to European new law: report
Cloud-based multi-asset platform Uphold has begun notifying some of its customers about its decision to suspend support for Tether’s USDT,…