Six months after the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) came into force for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and a full year since its implementation for stablecoin issuers, the European Union’s landmark regulatory framework is beginning to solidify, offering a clearer structure for digital asset oversight across the bloc. 𝐌𝐢𝐂𝐀 6-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 ...
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has publicly rejected pressure from a European Union country to censor political speech ahead of Romania’s presidential elections, which took place on May 18. The tech entrepreneur revealed in a post on his Telegram channel, hinting that the country in question was France, using a baguette ...
BitGo has received regulatory approval from Germany’s financial authority, BaFin, under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, positioning the firm to scale its institutional digital asset services across the continent. The license, granted to BitGo Europe GmbH, the company’s regional headquarters, allows the firm to offer regulated crypto ...
The European Union’s insurance regulator has proposed a sweeping measure requiring insurers to hold capital equivalent to the full value of their cryptocurrency assets. This initiative, aimed at protecting policyholders, was outlined in a Technical Advice report submitted by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) to the European ...
OKX has temporarily suspended its DEX aggregator services following attempted misuse by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking collective behind the $1.5 billion Bybit hack. In a March 17 statement, the exchange said the decision was made proactively after consulting regulators. OKX cited security concerns over the group’s coordinated ...
Gemini has taken a significant step forward in its European expansion strategy by securing in-principle approval for an Investment Firm license in Malta. According to a February 11 blog post, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) 's approval paves the way for the company to offer regulated crypto derivatives, including ...
Bitpanda has become the first major crypto platform to secure the MiCAR (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) license, granted by Germany's Federal Supervisory Authority (BaFin). This allows Bitpanda to expand its services across all EU member states under a unified regulatory framework. The MiCAR license solidifies Bitpanda's position as a leader ...
Boerse Stuttgart Group, via its subsidiary Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH, has become Germany's first crypto asset service provider to secure a European Union(EU)-wide license under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulatory Framework. This achievement positions the company, already Germany's largest stock exchange provider, as a leading regulated infrastructure ...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is reportedly advocating for mandatory external audits of cybersecurity defences within cryptocurrency companies, as outlined in a report by the Financial Times on Wednesday. Though specific sources weren't cited, the report suggests the ESMA is pushing for lawmakers in the European Union's parliament ...
Robinhood Crypto has introduced crypto transfers for its European customers. They can now buy, sell, and hold over 35 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and USDC, according to a recent press release. As part of the launch, Robinhood is offering a 1% deposit match on all crypto deposits for a ...
