Hashgraph Association partners with Taurus for global HBAR custody push
The Hashgraph Association has partnered with Taurus to advance secure custody, staking and tokenizing Hedera’s HBAR cryptocurrency globally. Go to Source
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Crypto.com gets EU nod on MiCA license
Once finalized, the license will let Crypto.com operate across the EU under a unified regulatory framework. Go to Source
EU’s new ‘DORA’ rules come into effect: What does it mean for crypto?
Europe’s Digital Operational Resilience Act now applies to crypto businesses, expanding MiCA’s scope and requiring firms to enhance cybersecurity and risk management. Go to Source
Brickken secures $2.5M to expand tokenized assets platform in Europe
Brickken has already tokenized over $250 million worth of assets in less than two years as it prepares to launch enterprise-grade AI agents. Go to Source
Circle’s USDC beats Tether USDT in market cap surge during 2024
USDC’s massive growth in 2024 marked the stablecoin’s steady recovery following a 45% market cap drop associated with the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in 2023. Go to Source
Standard Chartered debuts crypto services in Europe with new license
Banking giant Standard Chartered is debuting crypto services in Europein Europe via its new Luxembourg entity after securing a digital asset license under the MiCA framework. Go to Source
MiCA can attract more crypto investment despite overregulation concerns
European retail investors will likely feel the biggest effect of the MiCA regulations through more stringent data collection and the potential introduction of crypto taxation laws. Go to Source
Tether USDT’s market cap drop linked to ‘seasonal holiday lull’
Tether USDt’s trading has wiped $100 billion since mid-December, but it “may be premature to turn bearish,” according to Matrixport. Go to Source
EU silence does not make USDT MiCA-compliant, says exec
While MiCA’s implementation phase is ending on Dec. 30, 2024, there is also a transitional 18-month phase in MiCA’s total 36-month timeline. Go to Source
Stablecoin predictions for 2025: What’s next for the $200B market?
Crypto industry executives share with Cointelegraph what they expect for the now $200 billion stablecoin market next year. Go to Source