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EU Seals Deal on Crypto Bank-Capital Rules

The European Union (EU) secured a political deal on new bank-capital legislation, including for crypto assets, after lawmakers sought “prohibitive” rules to keep unbacked crypto out of the traditional financial system. "The Hash" discusses the plan which includes a "transitional prudential regime for crypto assets."

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EU Seals Deal on Crypto Bank-Capital Rules

Lawmakers have previously favored ‘prohibitive’ capital requirements to keep unbacked crypto assets out of the banking system

The EU Data Act has raised smart contract fears (Pixabay)

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Bybit Gains Crypto License in Cyprus

The Dubai-based crypto exchange strengthens its foothold in the European Union after its exit from Canada and the U.K.

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Digital Euro: The Bill Is Ready but Politicians Aren’t Convinced

A plan to legislate for the central bank digital currency may still be on track for publication, but there is still significant political skepticism about the purpose.

The EU plans a digital euro (Hans-Peter/Flickr)

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EU Commission Brushes Off 'Data Act' Fears by Crypto Industry

New rules could kill off permissionless smart contracts, the industry worries.

The EU Data Act has raised smart contract fears (Pixabay)

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Blockchain Anti-Counterfeiting Trials ‘Promising,’ EU Agency Says

The European Union's intellectual property office EUIPO wants traders and customs authorities to use open-source tools to authenticate branded goods.

Blockchain could halt fakes in global trade, the EUIPO believes. (Steve Gibson/Flickr)

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EU to Consult on Crypto Complaints, Conflict of Interest Rules in July

The bloc’s securities-market authority ESMA is to fill in the details of the flagship crypto law MiCA

The EU agency warned about crypto (Ralph/Pixabay)

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EU Governments Friendly to Tough Crypto Bank-Capital Restrictions, Negotiator Says

The move could mean assets such as bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are given the maximum possible risk weight as part of a lengthy set of banking laws, which could be agreed as soon as next week.

New EU rules could control banks' access to crypto (Leonhard Niederwimmer/ Pixabay

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EU’s Landmark Crypto Law MiCA Published in Official Journal

The procedural move means landmark licensing, stablecoin and anti-money laundering rules apply as of December 30, 2024.

Publication in the EU's journal turns crypto rules into law (Pixabay)

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Social Media Targeted in EU Consumer Group Complaint About Crypto Ads

BEUC wants Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter to prohibit influencers from promoting crypto.

Consumer lobby BEUC is worried about misleading social media crypto ads. (Anna/Pixabay)