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Gemini Secures MiFID II License From Malta to Offer Derivatives in EEA

The license awarded by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) will enable the company to offer perpetual futures and other derivatives across Europe.

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Policy

ECB Establishes Innovation Hub to Test Digital Euro as Preparation Phase Nears End

The hub has 70 participants including Accenture, KPMG and CaixaBank.

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Policy

ECB, European Commission Clash on MiCA Changes Over U.S. Crypto Policies: Report

The European Central Bank said U.S. support for crypto could result in damage to the European Union's financial stability.

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Policy

European Union Moves Ahead With Retaliatory Tariffs Against U.S.

"The EU considers US tariffs unjustified and damaging, causing economic harm to both sides, as well as the global economy," the European Commission said

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U.S. Openness to Crypto Could Raise Risk Levels in TradFi, European Regulators Say

"This crypto-friendly stance has the potential to accelerate crypto adoption, including by institutional investors," an ESMA spokesperson said.

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Web3

PwC Italy, SKChain Advisors to Build Blockchain-Based EU Digital Identity Product

The product will enable European companies and their customers to securely access digital platforms including those in the world of Web3.

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Policy

European Central Bank to Work on Settlement System for Distributed-Ledger Transactions

The two-stage process will start with a link to the existing Target system.

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Policy

EToro Secures MiCA License From Cyprus to Offer Crypto Services Across EEA

The approval allows the trading platform to expand its digital asset offerings across all 30 European Economic Area countries.

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Policy

Kraken Secures License to Enter EU Derivatives Market

The license was obtained through the acquisition of a Cypriot firm.

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Policy

Crypto Exchanges Bitstamp, Crypto.com Suspend Some Stablecoin Services to Meet MiCA

From Jan. 31, Bitstamp and Crypto.com will no longer offer certain services from stablecoins, like Tether USDT, Paypal USD.

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