MiCA
EU Regulator Sees Official Journal Publication of Stablecoin Standards Before Year-End
The European Banking Authority estimates that 15 technical standards, including those for stablecoin issuers, will become official before the end of 2024.
France Opens for MiCA Applications, First Among Biggest EU Economies
The French regulator has in the past welcomed crypto companies to register with it.
Crypto Exchange Bybit Withdraws From France in Response to Regulations
"It has always been Bybit's primary objective to operate our business in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations," the company said in its post.
EU Regulator Details How It Classifies Unlawful Overseas Businesses Under MiCA
The European Securities and Markets Authority released an opinion to aid firms that may do business with overseas firms in order to prevent them breaching the rules on Wednesday.
OKX Picks Malta Over France as Europe Hub to Comply With EU's MiCA Crypto Rules: Sources
OKX previously said in May 2023 that France would be its preferred European hub. "Compliance in Malta is way more lenient," said a person with direct knowledge of OKX's EU regulatory efforts.
Circle Gets First Stablecoin License Under MiCA, Head of Global Policy Weighs in on What's Next
Circle Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy Dante Disparte breaks down the stablecoin issuer's journey to secure an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license under the MiCA regulatory framework. Plus, insights on developments in crypto regulation around the world.
Circle Becomes First Stablecoin Issuer to Get MiCA License; Polymarket Hits $100M of Volume in June
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Circle became the first global stablecoin issuer to comply with the EU's MiCA regulatory framework. Plus, Polymarket recorded over $100 million of volume in June on U.S. election enthusiasm. And, Silvergate Bank's $63 million settlement with regulators.
Circle Snags First Stablecoin License Under EU's New MiCA Crypto Rules
Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA.
Elections Across Europe Won't Hinder Bloc's Crypto Ambitions
France, Austria, Germany and other countries are expected to have elections soon, following this month's European Parliament contest.
Europe's MiCA Is Finally Here. How Will the U.S. Respond?
It's time for the U.S. to reassert its place as the global leader in financial services regulation and innovation, writes Circle's Dante Disparte.
