Consolidation and centralization: How Europe’s new AML regulation will affect crypto
With plans for a new watchdog, experts say the EU could take a more hardline position on digital assets.
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With plans for a new watchdog, experts say the EU could take a more hardline position on digital assets.
Bitcoin‘s role as an inflation hedge is popular, with one expert stating that ”you don‘t need Bitcoin until you do.”
The European Union is extending the scope of sanctions introduced in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the latest agreement between member states specifically mentioning crypto assets. Russian oligarchs,…
The expansion of sanctions follows the commission announcing in February that it would be removing several Russian banks from the SWIFT cross-border payment network.
The European Union’s regulatory proposal for crypto markets, MiCA, has been filed with the European Parliament. The latest version of the draft framework does not feature a controversial provision that…
"Strong support for MiCA is a strong signal from the EU Parliament for a technology-neutral and innovation-friendly financial sector," said Stefan Berger.
Headquartered in Switzerland, FTX Europe will offer FTX products in Europe, including crypto derivatives services.
The ultimate goal is to accept crypto for payment of all goods and services in the city of Lugano, the city administration said.
“When it comes to economic and financial sanctions, we want to remain flexible and mobilized,“ said France’s finance minister, Bruno Le Maire.
While condemning the Russian president Vladimir Putin’s move to lay siege across Ukraine, the EU Commission committed to undertake a series of measures to isolate Russia from the international financial…