EU
Controversial Digital Euro Plan to Be Led by Architect of Landmark MiCA Crypto Law
Center-right lawmaker Stefan Berger, who previously negotiated the MiCA crypto law for the European Parliament, now heads up a CBDC proposal many colleagues are skeptical about.
By Jack SchicklerAug 30, 2023
EU Stablecoin Issuers With Bank Assets in Reserve Will Get Extra Regulation, EBA Draft Says
The EU agency is consulting on new MiCA rules that mean “significant” tokens are centrally supervised with extra capital requirements
By Jack SchicklerJul 24, 2023
SEC’s Stuttering Litigation Strategy Draws Comment From France
French officials boast of crypto-ready laws that contrast with a stuttering enforcement campaign from the U.S. SEC – and are looking to the next generation of Web3 gaming rules.
By Jack SchicklerJul 20, 2023
EU's Data Act Final Draft Still Contains Controversial Smart Contract Kill Switch
Lawmakers appear to have largely ignored pleas from organizations linked to Polygon, NEAR and Cardano about the clause, according to a final version of the text seen by CoinDesk
By Jack SchicklerJul 17, 2023
It's Time for a Euro Stablecoin
The European Union's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations provide much needed clarity for digital assets in Europe, setting the stage for a bloc-wide stablecoin.
By Kevin de Patoul Jul 12, 2023
Stablecoin Issuers Urged to Anticipate MiCA Rules by EU Banking Agency
Regulators can be notified of stablecoin-related operations now even though the rules don’t take effect until June 2024, the European Banking Authority said.
By Jack SchicklerJul 12, 2023
EU Securities Agency Issues First Batch of Detailed Crypto Rules Under MiCA Law
Consultations cover authorization and conflict-of-interest rules for crypto companies under the landmark digital assets regulation
By Jack SchicklerJul 12, 2023
EU’s Metaverse Vision Focuses on Standards, Governance and Funding
The EU isn’t proposing new laws but could spend hundreds of millions on research into virtual worlds.
By Jack SchicklerJul 11, 2023
EU’s Leaked Metaverse Strategy Proposes Regulatory Sandbox, New Global Governance
Virtual worlds will need international engagement to stay open and secure, a leaked European Commission strategy paper said.
By Jack SchicklerJul 6, 2023
EU Metaverse Strategy Set to Examine Privacy, Competition and Rights
A policy paper next week won’t set legislative rules – but could point the way ahead on some key Web3 issues.
By Jack SchicklerJul 6, 2023
