Deutsche Börse Teams With Circle as Stablecoins Push Into Core Euro Markets

Europe is taking a massive leap toward regulated digital finance as Circle and Deutsche Börse join forces to embed stablecoins into core market infrastructure. Circle’s USDC and EURC Take Aim at Legacy Systems Via Deutsche Börse Global integration of digital assets into regulated markets is gaining momentum, with Europe emerging as a central hub for … Read more

Report: Unicredit, ING Lead 9-Bank Push to Build Euro Stablecoin by 2026

Unicredit, ING and seven other European lenders plan a euro stablecoin, targeting a launch in the second half of 2026 as banks test a homegrown answer to a dollar-centric market. Bloomberg first reported the effort on Thursday. 9 European Lenders Form Consortium to Launch Euro Stablecoin Amid ECB Digital Euro Backdrop According to the report, … Read more

Bitgo Secures German Approval to Launch European Regulated Crypto Trading Services From Frankfurt

Bitgo Europe GmbH received BaFin approval to extend its license, allowing it to offer regulated crypto trading services from Frankfurt, Germany. European institutional investors can now access Bitgo’s crypto OTC trading desk and electronic trading platform for spot trading across thousands of digital assets and stablecoins. The platform aggregates liquidity from dozens of sources, including … Read more

Bullish Approved to Deliver Regulated Crypto Services Across European Union

Bullish just locked in full EU-wide crypto trading access under MiCAR, unlocking a massive institutional market hungry for secure, compliant digital asset infrastructure. Bullish Positioned to Meet EU Institutional Crypto Demand After BaFin Approval Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) announced on Sept. 5 that its German subsidiary, Bullish Europe GmbH, has secured authorization from the German Federal … Read more

Treasury Raises $147M to Become Europe’s Strategy

Treasury, backed by the Winklevoss twins and Nakamoto, aims to become one of the largest bitcoin treasury companies in Europe, seeking to achieve public listing on Amsterdam’s Euronext. The company already holds 1,000 bitcoin, and will follow Strategy’s playbook to accumulate more. Treasury Launches to Adopt Strategy’s Playbook in Europe As bitcoin reaches mainstream status … Read more

Coincheck to Acquire European Crypto Prime Broker Aplo

Coincheck Group N.V. (Nasdaq: CNCK) said on September 2, 2025, it has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Paris‑based Aplo SAS, a registered crypto prime brokerage serving more than 60 institutional clients, with the transaction expected to close in October pending customary conditions. Under the deal, Aplo’s issued shares will be exchanged for new … Read more

EU Regulator Warns Tokenized Stocks May Cause Investor Misunderstanding

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) warned on Monday that blockchain-based “tokenized stocks” risk causing investor misunderstanding because they generally do not confer shareholder rights despite tracking a company’s share price. ESMA executive director Natasha Cazenave told a Dubrovnik conference that several fintech firms offer products that give exposure to listed equities or derivatives … Read more

US Lawmakers Visit Europe to Boost Digital Asset Rules, Monetary Policy Ties

U.S. lawmakers ramped up global momentum on digital asset regulation and monetary policy during a high-stakes European tour aimed at fortifying transatlantic financial and security alliances. Congressional Delegation Advances US-Europe Alliance on Crypto, Policy, and Security U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill announced on Aug. 29, 2025, that he and Rep. Vicente … Read more

Gemini Receives MiCA License From Malta Financial Services Authority, Expanding Crypto Services Across Europe

Gemini has announced that it has received its MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), enabling its regulated expansion across Europe. This approval allows Gemini to offer secure and reliable cryptocurrency services in all 30 European countries, tapping into a much larger market. The MiCA regulatory framework aims to … Read more

Capital B Announces Over $2.5 Million Capital Increase, Fully Subscribed by Adam Back, to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Puteaux, August 18, 2025: Capital B, a European Bitcoin Treasury Company listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has announced a capital increase of approximately $2.57 million (€2.2 million), fully subscribed by Adam Back. This capital infusion is expected to facilitate the acquisition of approximately 17 additional BTC, potentially raising the company’s total holdings to 2,218 BTC. … Read more