Zondacrypto CEO Warns Poland’s Crypto Law Could Stifle Innovation

The CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto has described Poland’s interpretation of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) as a “major step backwards.” Key Criticisms of the Crypto-Asset Market Act The CEO of a Polish cryptocurrency exchange has joined a growing list of stakeholders criticizing the country’s interpretation of the European Union’s Markets in … Read more

Bitcoin BETA Listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange as First Crypto ETF on GPW

The Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) listed the Bitcoin BETA exchange‑traded fund (ETF), marking the bourse’s first ETF providing regulated exposure to bitcoin via CME‑listed futures, GPW said. The fund, approved by Poland’s KNF in June, uses FX‑hedging forward contracts to reduce investors’ sensitivity to USD/PLN swings and is supported by market maker Dom Maklerski Banku … Read more

First European Presidential Candidate Joins the Global Race for Bitcoin With Call for a National Strategic Reserve

In a bold move that echoes recent calls from the U.S. to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Sławomir Mentzen, a presidential candidate, has proposed that his country create its own Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. In a recent social media post, Mentzen outlined his vision for transforming Poland into a cryptocurrency haven, promising friendly regulations, low taxes, … Read more

Sanctions Backfire: European Exporters Suffer More Than Russia

European sanctions against Russia are impacting small European exporters, particularly in Italy, more severely than Russia itself, according to Ferdinando Pelazzo, president of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with disrupted payment systems and logistical challenges due to the sanctions. Italian businesses heavily reliant on Russian markets now face … Read more

Worldcoin Launches in Guatemala, Poland and Malaysia Introducing Face Auth

Worldcoin has expanded its orb verifications to Guatemala, Poland, and Malaysia amidst a wave of concerns regarding the dangers of artificial intelligence and the difficulty of identifying bots and humans online. The organization also debuted a new tech called Face Auth, which allows apps to check if the previously registered person is the one using … Read more

Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles to Launch New Crypto Exchange With a Focus on Transparency

Mark Karpeles, the former CEO of the infamous Mt. Gox exchange, is set to launch a new cryptocurrency exchange named Ellipx later this month. Based in Poland, Ellipx aims to prioritize transparency and compliance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The platform will initially operate as a crypto-only exchange, with plans to … Read more