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26.06 / 22:57

BitStamp MICA Bitstamp to Delist Euro Tether (EURT) Ahead of Europe’s MiCA Enforcement

Bitstamp will delist Tether’s euro-pegged stablecoin, Euro Tether (EURT), to with the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in the European Union, the exchange announced on June 26.

31.07 / 11:15

Europe MICA Crypto Investment Among Italians Soars 10% in Just Two Years

The number of Italians owning crypto has significantly increased, more than doubling in just two years from 2022 to 2024, data released Tuesday by Italian financial regulator Consob showed.

25.07 / 07:22

markets Digital ETF Trade MICA Sygnum reports Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Eyes EU and Asia Expansion, After Profitable H1 2024

Global digital asset bank Sygnum has reported a profitable first half (H1) of 2024, driven by strong business performance. The firm saw a 500% increase in crypto derivatives trading and a two-fold increase in crypto spot trading volumes, compared to the same period in 2023.

18.07 / 13:33

markets Blockchain Provident wellness Trade OKX MICA OKX Chooses Malta as MiCA Hub for Compliance with EU Regulations

Major crypto exchange OKX has selected Malta as its hub for Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) compliance within the European Union.

13.07 / 13:06

Stablecoin Circle MICA Circle Granted License for USDC and EURC Issuance Under Europe’s MiCA Framework

Circle became the first global stablecoin issuer to secure an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework on July 1.

12.07 / 23:00

markets Blockchain Provident Cardano Sustainability MICA reports Cardano Foundation Release Sustainability Indicators to Comply with EU MiCA Regulations

The Cardano Foundation, in collaboration with the Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI), has released a set of sustainability indicators designed to comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation in the European Union.

12.07 / 21:59

markets Trade MICA Inside electronic guidelines Italy’s Central Bank to Release Guidelines on Implementing EU Crypto Regulations

Italy’s central bank, led by Governor Fabio Panetta, has announced plans to publish guidelines on how to apply the upcoming European Union (EU) crypto regulations.

26.06 / 11:41

markets Provident Art Digital Crypto regulations MICA innovations What You Need to Know About New MiCA Stablecoin Rules

On July 1, the highly anticipated Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) will finally come into force, bringing huge change to the landscape of stablecoins and other digital assets within the European Union (EU).

18.06 / 10:53

markets Stablecoin Ripple USDT Action MICA show Crypto Exchange Uphold Ceases Support for Multiple Stablecoins Ahead of MiCA Regulations

Uphold will cease support for several stablecoins ahead of the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation governing crypto in Europe.

03.06 / 20:33

Stablecoin MICA Binance to Restrict Unregulated Stablecoins in EU Ahead of MiCA Regulation Implementation

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is set to restrict the availability of certain stablecoins in the European Union (EU) to comply with the upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

09.05 / 14:37

markets UPS Provident Digital security crypto assets MICA Marsh Introduces Insurance Solution for EU Crypto-Asset Service Providers

Marsh, the insurance broking and risk advisory business of Marsh McLennan, has unveiled an insurance solution designed for crypto-asset service providers operating within the European Union (EU).

11.04 / 10:23

European Union MICA ESMA EU Watchdog Warns 90% of Crypto Trading Funneled Through Few Exchanges

The European Union’s (EU) securities regulator warned about the high concentration of trading activity on a limited number of crypto exchanges. Notably, Binance, a single platform, controls roughly half of the entire market, it said Wednesday.

22.03 / 13:03

crypto regulation MICA Estonia Approves Bill to Regulate Crypto Service Providers

Estonian government has passed a legislation that shifts crypto oversight to the Financial Supervision Authority (FSA) starting 2026. The bill aims to regulate local crypto service providers in a bid to regulate the nascent market.

12.03 / 15:42

crypto regulation MICA Poland’s Regulator Gets Authority to Block Crypto Access Ahead of MiCA Bill

The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) received authoritative powers to tighten the crypto market, ahead of the EU’s MiCA rules. The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) legislation, EU’s comprehensive crypto law, is set to take effect this year.

11.01 / 17:03

stablecoins MICA EBA Discusses Proposed Guidelines for Stablecoin Issuers

European banking regulators have urged stablecoin issuers and other stakeholders to dialogue with regulators ahead of proposed stablecoin rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MICA) regulation.

23.11 / 09:47

Adoption regulation Europe European Union Bitcoin Regulation MICA FTX collapse, Binance’s US settlement provides strong case for MiCA regulations

The collapse of FTX in 2022 and Binance’s recent $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities provide a strong argument for the provisions of the European Union’s markets in crypto-assets (MiCA) legislation, a European Commission official said in an interview.

31.10 / 12:45

regulation MICA Spain Moves to Adopt MiCA Six Months Before Deadline, Cites Investor Protection: Here’s More

Spain has unveiled plans to reduce the transition period before the application of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation.

31.10 / 08:25

regulation Europe European Union MICA Spain to implement MiCA six months ahead of July 2026 deadline

The Spanish Ministry of Economy and Digital Transformation reported that the first comprehensive European Union crypto framework, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Act, will come into force on a national level in December 2025.

25.10 / 19:21

Blockchain Adoption Europe MICA Europe May Utilize Blockchain to Fix Bureaucracy as Authorities Suggests Use of “Digital Technologies”

The European Union (EU) plans to improve the administration processes in all member nations by deploying digital strategies, a new Commission paper reads.

20.10 / 13:21

MICA ESMA EBA consultation EBA and ESMA Release Consultation Paper on Assessing Suitability for Crypto-Asset Service Providers

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a joint consultation paper on two draft guidelines.

20.10 / 13:05

regulation European Union MICA European Banking Authority, ESMA issue crypto entity suitability guidelines

The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) jointly released a consultation paper on Oct. 20 featuring two drafts. These drafts encompass the assessment of the suitability of management body members and shareholders or members holding qualifying stakes in issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and crypto asset service providers (CASPs).

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