European Union
European Union Postpones MiCA Vote to April
The European Union’s landmark new legislation, the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA), has been delayed due to technical reasons pushing the final vote till April. TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Isabella Chase discusses what this means for the crypto industry.
EU Lawmaker Kaili Suspended From Party in Corruption Scandal
Eva Kaili, a Greek politician in the European Parliament, is facing accusations she’s tied to a scandal involving Qatar lobbying.
PayPal Expanding its Crypto Service to Luxembourg 'in Coming Days'
PayPal will start its crypto service to Luxembourg, marking the first rollout of its crypto service to a European Union country. “The Hash” panel discusses how Luxembourg could serve as a gateway for the other 26 countries in the bloc once the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation comes into effect.
EU to Delay Vote on MiCA Legislation Until February 2023
European Union lawmakers won’t vote on the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation bill (MiCA) until February, likely meaning further delays in the landmark licensing regime for crypto companies within the bloc. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto adoption and regulation.
Analyzing What's Next for Europe's Markets in Crypto Assets Law
Issuers of stablecoins are just one of the many areas that will be subject to more regulation under the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA).
Previewing Next Week's US Midterm Election
Congress is inching closer to legislation around crypto. Here’s what that could mean after next week.
EU Antitrust Officials Worried About Metaverse Competition
Officials from the European Union’s antitrust authority said metaverse companies could limit users’ choice and raise prices if they grow to dominate the market. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Jack Schickler explains why the officials worry that tech giants like Meta could choke metaverse competition.
Los países europeos deben estar listos para bloquear la minería de criptomonedas, según Comisión Europea
El órgano ejecutivo de la Unión Europea también quiere que las blockchains exhiban indicadores de eficiencia energética y que se acaben las exenciones impositivas a las criptomonedas.
EU Lawmakers Attack Amazon’s Involvement in Digital Euro Project
Lawmakers from different parties cited worries over data privacy and taxation.
Peer-to-Peer Validation for Digital Euro Might Not Be Feasible, ECB Says
The central bank will soon start developing a rulebook for its CBDC initiative.
