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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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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