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Markets

B2C2 Gains Luxembourg Virtual Asset License as EU's Crypto Rules Set to Kick In

The liquidity provider is expanding to Luxembourg in a bid to widen its EU presence six months after gaining a license to operate in France.

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Policy

Luxembourg Antitrust Authority to Probe Blockchain, Web3 Competition

A market study looking into anti-competitive practices against Web3 projects may be the first of its kind, an expert tied to the project told CoinDesk.

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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.

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Finance

PayPal Expands Crypto Service Into Luxembourg in First EU Foray

The move follows the initial rollout of the crypto service in the U.S. in 2020, followed by an expansion to the U.K. last year.

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Policy

France, Luxembourg Test CBDC for 100M Euro Bond Issue

The Venus Initiative is the latest attempt to use digital representations of money for financial-market settlements.

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Markets

Luxembourg Passes Bill to Give Blockchain Securities Legal Status

Securities issued on blockchains in Luxembourg now have the same legal status as traditional securities, after the passing of a new bill.

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Markets

Cryptocurrency Exchange BitFlyer Launches New EU Branch

Japan-based bitcoin exchange bitFlyer has opened a new EU branch after receiving regulatory approval in Luxembourg.

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Markets

Cambridge Blockchain Joins Government-Backed DLT Group in Luxembourg

Massachuetts-based digital identity startup Cambridge Blockchain is opening a new office in Paris.

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Markets

Luxembourg Regulators Issue Investor Warning Against OneCoin Scheme

Regulators in Luxembourg have released a warning about OneCoin, becoming the latest country to air concerns over the investment scheme.

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Markets

Investment Bank Affiliate Sells Shares for Cash in Blockchain Test

An affiliate of French corporate investment bank Natixis has sold shares to investors through a newly unveiled blockchain platform.

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