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CBDC Could Be ‘Holy Grail’ of Cross-Border Payments, ECB Says, Sees Bitcoin as Less Credible

Several solutions can potentially improve cross-border payments significantly and central bank digital currency (CBDC) could be the “holy grail,” according to the European Central Bank (ECB). In a new report, the eurozone’s monetary authority also claims stablecoins, among other options, are “problematic.” ‘Holy Grail’ of Cross-Border Payments in Reach Through CBDC, European Central Bank Insists […]

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Europe’s Securities Regulator ESMA Seeks to Obtain Crypto Transaction Data

Europe’s Securities Regulator ESMA Seeks to Obtain Crypto Transactions Data

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is gearing up to implement stricter oversight in regards to crypto-related transactions. The agency is now looking to hire suppliers of trading data, as monitoring major participants in the market falls under its responsibilities. ESMA Launches Public Procurement for Providers of Crypto Trading Data The securities watchdog of […]

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EU crypto community has two weeks to join conversation on crypto data

The ESMA is looking for “crypto off-chain data,” or data from spot and derivatives trades at centralized exchanges or OTC crypto trading platforms.

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Blockchain.com wins registration next to parent firm on the Cayman Islands

Blockchain.com is working to seek registrations in countries like Italy, France, Spain, The Netherlands and cities like Dubai.

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European Central Bank bets on CBDCs over BTC for cross-border payments

ECB’s interest in identifying the best cross-border payment solution stems from the fact that it serves as the central bank of the 19 European Union countries which have adopted the euro.

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Croatian retail giant sees rise in crypto payments despite the bear market

Croatia has been enjoying the growing cryptocurrency adoption despite the ongoing crypto winter, Konzum’s director of business applications Ines Barbir said.

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European Banking Authority Concerned About Hiring Talent to Oversee Crypto Space

Europe’s banking sector regulator is worried it won’t manage to find the specialized personnel needed for the oversight of the EU’s attempt to regulate the crypto market. The authority is also concerned over the lack of clarity regarding which digital assets it’s supposed to supervise. Banking Watchdog Faces Staffing Problems Threatening Its Ability to Regulate […]

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How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis

In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition.

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Targeting the US Dollar’s Hegemony: Russia, China, and BRICS Nations Plan to Craft a New International Reserve Currency

While inflation data in Europe and the U.S. has risen significantly higher last month, Russia and members of the BRICS countries revealed leaders in the five major emerging economies are in the midst of “creating an international reserve currency.” Analysts believe the BRICS reserve currency is meant to rival the U.S. dollar and the International […]

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Regulators across the ocean discuss stablecoins and MiCa at joint forum

The representatives of key regulatory bodies on both sides of the Atlantic have met to exchange their experiences.

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