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EU's Restrictive Stablecoin Rules Take Effect Soon and Issuers Are Running Out of Time

The European Banking Authority published its final report on draft standards for stablecoin issuers on June 19.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 27, 2024

EU's Restrictive Stablecoin Rules Take Effect Soon and Issuers Are Running Out of Time

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Many EU Crypto Entities May Not Know the Correct Deadline for Sustainability Disclosures Under MiCA: Risk Analyst

The confusion around the correct deadline may be a matter of interpretation, even though a specific clarification has been made by the regulator.

By Amitoj SinghJun 26, 2024

Many EU Crypto Entities May Not Know the Correct Deadline for Sustainability Disclosures Under MiCA: Risk Analyst

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Italy to Increase Surveillance of Crypto Market With Fines as High as 5M Euros: Reuters

A draft document reviewed by Reuters is due to be approved by the cabinet later Thursday.

By Amitoj SinghJun 20, 2024

Italy to Increase Surveillance of Crypto Market With Fines as High as 5M Euros: Reuters

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EU Body Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards for Prudential Matters: MiCA

The European Union's MiCA legislation - the wide-ranging package of bespoke rules for the crypto sector - was enforced last year.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 13, 2024

EU Body Publishes Final Draft Technical Standards for Prudential Matters: MiCA

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Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says

Separately, France's markets regulator said crypto remains a high risk for money laundering.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 11, 2024

Crypto Mixers, Privacy Coins, Layer 2s Complicate Tracing for Law Enforcement, EU Innovation Hub Says

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Crypto Exchange Crypto.com Secures Spot on Ireland's Virtual Assets Service Provider Register

The company has also received approval in Dubai, U.K., the Netherlands and Spain.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 11, 2024

Crypto Exchange Crypto.com Secures Spot on Ireland's Virtual Assets Service Provider Register

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Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off

Voters will choose the more than 700 MEPs who may drive the next wave of regulation around crypto.

By Camomile ShumbaJun 6, 2024

Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off

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Ahead of EU Elections, Crypto Industry Pushes Blockchain Merits as Policy Focus Shifts to AI

Industry watchers are hoping for a younger, tech-savvy cohort of politicians that can drive innovation-friendly policy forward.

By Sandali HandagamaApr 30, 2024

Ahead of EU Elections, Crypto Industry Pushes Blockchain Merits as Policy Focus Shifts to AI

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Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA

With MiCA stablecoin rules taking effect in June, CoinDesk reached out to regulators in all 27 EU member states to show where countries are at with implementation.

By Sandali HandagamaApr 29, 2024

Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA

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EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto

The new laws set up "enhanced" due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms.

By Sandali HandagamaApr 26, 2024

EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto

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