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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 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
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
The European Union said it is implementing retaliatory tariffs on $20.9 billion worth of U.S. goods in three phases in response to President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum import taxes. The EU’s delayed response is due to the need for unanimous approval from its 27 member states. However, the EU stated that the tariffs could … Read more
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
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has urged the European Union to develop its own digital payment platform, moving away from reliance on foreign giants like Visa, Mastercard, Paypal, and Alipay. Speaking on The Pat Kenny Show, Lagarde emphasized the need for a “European offer” to secure financial sovereignty, highlighting the risks of dependence … Read more
European Union regulators are reportedly preparing to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk’s social media platform X for violations of the Digital Services Act, which aims to combat illicit content and disinformation, according to a report by the New York Times. Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the penalties may include a substantial fine, … Read more
OKX has denied a report that it’s being investigated by European regulators for failing to block Bybit hackers. OKX Says It Took Steps to Block Bybit Hackers OKX, the Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, has refuted reports suggesting that it is being investigated by European regulators for failing to block Bybit hackers. OKX, which is subject to … Read more
According to a report, Eurozone economic ministers are not too keen on Trump’s friendliness toward cryptocurrencies and in their opinion the European Union needs to “prevent any initiative” from having “negative consequences on stability and sovereignty.” EU Warns Trump’s Crypto Stance Risks Stability Donald Trump clearly knows how to shake things up, and his administration’s … Read more
Erroneous early reporting and discussions on X about the European Union’s approach to cryptocurrency anonymity have been clarified by industry expert Patrick Hansen, stating that the EU’s Anti Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) targets broader anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) efforts across various sectors, including crypto, without singling out cryptocurrencies for special regulation. Contrary … Read more