Acheron Trading has made history by becoming the first dedicated crypto market maker to secure a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Granted by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), this license includes a European passport, enabling Acheron to extend ...
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 ...
Bitcoin mining has shifted towards cleaner energy sources over the past 13 years. According to a MiCA Crypto Alliance and Nodiens report, coal energy's share in Bitcoin mining has decreased from 63% in 2011 to 20% in 2024, indicating an average annual decline of about 8%. Renewable energy use in ...
eToro has announced that users in the UK and Europe can now transfer cryptoassets from external platforms to their eToro Crypto Wallet. The update, effective March 24, 2025, allows users to deposit Bitcoin and Ethereum, convert them into GBP or EUR, and use the funds for trading, withdrawals, or spending ...
Aave has integrated Circle’s EURC stablecoin on the Base layer-2 blockchain, enhancing its lending platform with new borrowing and collateral options. Users can now borrow EURC or use it as collateral, marking a shift from traditional USD-pegged stablecoins like USDC, DAI, and USDT. The move aligns with a broader trend ...
Binance plans to phase out non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins for users in the European Economic Area (EEA) by the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations. Effective March 31, trading for stablecoins such as Tether (USDT), First Digital USD (FDUSD), and Dai (DAI) will end on the spot market, although users will still ...
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has proposed new guidelines to assess the competence of crypto-asset service providers' staff across the European Union. On February 17, 2025, the regulator published a consultation paper outlining proposed rules aimed at standardizing the knowledge and competence requirements for professionals who provide crypto ...
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 ...
Kraken has announced plans to delist five stablecoins, including Tether’s USDT, in response to the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The move is aimed at ensuring compliance with the new regulatory framework as the EU tightens oversight on digital assets. The delisting process will take place in stages, ...
Cryptocurrency exchanges OKX and Crypto.com have obtained full licenses under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) as of January 27. These licenses, granted by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), enable both companies to offer regulated cryptocurrency services throughout the European Economic Area (EEA). MiCA introduces a "passporting" mechanism ...
