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EU's MiCA Rules Have Had Little Influence on the European Crypto Market, Regulator Says
The rules, which take effect at the end of the year, have yet to spur increased euro-based transactions in crypto markets.
By Camomile ShumbaApr 10, 2024
EU Watchdog Says Reordering Blockchain Transactions Might Be Market Abuse. Industry Says It's Not
Maximum extractable value (MEV), in which blockchain operators reorder transactions to squeeze out additional profits, usually at the expense of whoever is sending the transactions, is not inherently bad, some policy experts point out.
By Sandali HandagamaApr 5, 2024
EU Markets Watchdog Steps Closer to Finalizing Rules Under MiCA
The European Securities and Markets Authority on Monday published a final report on measures along with its third consultation package for further rules and guidance.
By Sandali HandagamaMar 25, 2024
EU Lawmakers Vote for Three Major Texts in Anti-Money Laundering Package That Also Targets Crypto
The broad package sets up an anti-money laundering authority, a single rulebook for all 27 member states, and tough rules for crypto service providers.
By Sandali HandagamaMar 19, 2024
EU Regulators Publish Batch of Draft Rules for Stablecoins Under MiCA
The draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) lay out requirements for issuers when dealing with complaints about stablecoins referencing multiple currencies or assets.
By Sandali HandagamaMar 13, 2024
Sweden’s Central Bank Chief Wants 'as Little Bitcoin as Possible' in Country's Financial System: Bloomberg
“It’s an instrument that is impossible to value, and in practice it’s based on pure speculation," Riksbank Governor Erik Thedeen said.
By Amitoj SinghMar 12, 2024
EU Parliament Approves New Sanctions Laws That Also Apply to Crypto
The laws are to ensure sanctions rules are applied uniformly across the EU's 27 member states.
By Sandali HandagamaMar 12, 2024
Frankfurt to Host New EU Money Laundering Watchdog Tasked With Monitoring Crypto
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority is part of a broader effort by the European Union to combat illicit fund flows, and is ready to begin work as early as Friday, officials said Thursday.
By Sandali HandagamaFeb 22, 2024
Upcoming High-Level EU Financial Policy Talks Could Steer Crypto Oversight: Source
An informal document shared among EU officials shows digital finance, and thereby crypto, topping a list of priorities to be discussed.
By Sandali HandagamaFeb 14, 2024
The Big Misunderstanding: What MiCA Really Means for Stablecoins in Europe
The EU's comprehensive crypto guidance does not introduce entirely new regulations for fiat backed stablecoins, former central banker Jón Egilsson writes. Instead it affirms existing rules that many current issuers are not yet following.
By Jón EgilssonFeb 6, 2024
