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The EU's MiCA law starts to take effect at end-2024. (Pixabay)

The rules, which take effect at the end of the year, have yet to spur increased euro-based transactions in crypto markets.

By Camomile Shumba

Apr 10, 2024 at 3:22 p.m. UTC

Apr 10, 2024

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EU regulators are exploring the boundaries of MiCA regulation. (Pixabay)

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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 transac...

By Sandali Handagama

Apr 5, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. UTC

Apr 5, 2024

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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 Handagama

Mar 25, 2024 at 11:17 a.m. UTC

Mar 25, 2024

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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 Handagama

Mar 19, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. UTC

Mar 19, 2024

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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 Handagama

Mar 13, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. UTC

Mar 13, 2024

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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 Singh

Mar 12, 2024 at 2:13 p.m. UTC

Mar 12, 2024

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The EU has passed new crypto laws (Pixabay)

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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 Handagama

Mar 12, 2024 at 1:24 p.m. UTC

Mar 12, 2024

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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 sa...

By Sandali Handagama

Feb 22, 2024 at 7:58 p.m. UTC

Feb 22, 2024

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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 Handagama

Feb 14, 2024 at 7:20 p.m. UTC

Feb 14, 2024

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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 e...

By Jón Egilsson

Feb 6, 2024 at 6:32 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2024

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