MiCA News

BitGo’s move creates further competition in a burgeoning European crypto market that is expected to generate $26 billion in revenue this year, according to one estimate.

Blockchain stakeholders may still negotiate with policymakers on the EU AML framework’s upcoming ban on privacy-preserving tokens, set to go into effect in 2027.

While some legal experts see France’s threat as legally feasible, others argue that it’s only a warning for crypto firms looking for licensing loopholes in the EU.

France’s securities regulator is considering attempting to ban European license “passporting” over concerns related to MiCA regulation enforcement gaps in other EU countries.

Regulatory compliance is reshaping crosschain crypto as AML blind spots persist in bridges, forcing DeFi protocols to choose between innovation and adoption.

The SEC’s Paul Atkins commented on Project Crypto, proposing one regulatory framework for trading, lending and staking digital assets.

Ripple will provide crypto custody services to Spain’s BBVA bank, expanding its existing partnership amid MiCA-driven adoption by European banks.

Paxos has proposed a fully compliant USDH stablecoin for the Hyperliquid ecosystem, with most of its yield funneled into HYPE token buybacks.

Coincheck is expanding into the European Economic Area by acquiring Paris-based institutional crypto brokerage Aplo, with the deal expected to close in October.

The Winklevoss twins-owned Gemini exchange continues its expansion in Europe, securing a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license in Malta.

Amdax is launching a Bitcoin treasury company, aiming for a Euronext listing as more European companies join the growing corporate Bitcoin adoption wave.

Bitpanda enters the UK with 600+ crypto assets, an Arsenal FC partnership and B2B white-label services, but faces stiff competition in a market stalled by slow regulation.

Decubate, a Netherlands-based crypto launchpad platform, secured full regulatory approval under MiCAR to operate in the EU.

The European Banking Authority completed draft rules requiring banks to assign a 1,250% risk weight to unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether.

Apex Fusion will debut Vector, a Cardano-aligned blockchain that claims instant finality and 10x transaction speed, at Rare Evo on Saturday.