EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Issues Guidelines to Combat Market Abuse in Crypto Assets Under MiCA

On April 29, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published guidelines to enhance supervisory practices for preventing and detecting market abuse in crypto assets under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Tailored for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), the guidelines draw on ESMA’s experience with the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and address the … Read more

US Stablecoin Plans Ignite EU Regulatory Dispute

U.S. endorsement of cryptocurrencies and promotion of dollar-based stablecoins has reportedly sparked tensions between the European Commission and the European Central Bank. ECB Dollar-Based Stablecoin Concerns Overblown U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement of cryptocurrencies is reportedly causing a tiff between the European Commission (EC) and the European Central Bank (ECB), which sees this embrace endangering … Read more

Big Brother: Digital Euro Will Substitute Banknotes and Bank Deposits

The latest report from the European Central Bank predicts that the digital euro will replace a portion of the banknotes in circulation, fundamentally reshaping how Europeans use money. Bank deposits will also be impacted. Digital Euro to Reshape How Europeans Use Banknotes and Bank Deposits While the digital euro, the project that seeks to implement … Read more

Telegram Founder Slams ‘Misinformation’ as France Quietly Starts Playing by EU Rules

Telegram is firing back with force, slamming false claims and exposing how French authorities only recently started playing by EU rules after misreporting its compliance. Durov Calls out Misinformation as French Police Only Followed EU Law After His Arrest Telegram founder Pavel Durov pushed back against a media narrative on Thursday, criticizing a French report … Read more

Von der Leyen: Global Tensions and Tariffs Reshape World Order, Diminishing Western Influence

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns that global tensions, tariffs, and wars are reshaping the world order, with the West no longer holding its former influence. She highlights the U.S.-China power struggle and Putin’s ambitions as key disruptors, calling for the EU to take an active role in shaping the new global landscape. … Read more

Dollar-Based Stablecoins Pose Greater Threat to Euro, Italian Economy Minister Says

Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti warns that dollar-based stablecoins pose a greater threat to the euro’s standing than trade disputes. Bolstering the Euro’s Prominence The European Union (EU) must urgently address the growing appeal of dollar-based stablecoins among its citizens, as they pose a greater threat to the euro’s standing than ongoing trade disputes, Italian … Read more

Bitpanda Secures MiCAR License From Austria’s FMA, Further Strengthening European Position

Bitpanda has announced that it has become the first major cryptocurrency exchange to secure the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA). This achievement marks Bitpanda’s third MiCAR license, following similar approvals in Germany and Malta, further solidifying its position as a leader in regulatory compliance within the European crypto … Read more

EU Regulator: Crypto Assets Pose No Significant Risk to Financial Stability

The securities regulator believes that crypto assets currently pose a minimal risk to financial stability due to their relatively small size and limited integration with traditional financial systems. Crypto Assets 1% of Global Financial Assets The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said crypto assets currently pose no significant risk to financial stability. The regulator … Read more

Elon Musk Advocates for Free Trade Zone Between EU and US

Elon Musk expressed his vision for a future of unrestricted trade between the United States and Europe during a video-link address at a congress in Florence, Italy. His comments came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 20% tariff on Italy and other EU countries. Musk, who serves as an adviser to Trump, advocated for … Read more