‘Eliminate Bitcoin:’ ECB Fears Highlighted in Latest Anti-BTC Tirade
In a post on X on Oct. 20, adviser to the Senior Management of the Market Infrastructure and payments business area of the ECB, Jürgen Schaaf, labeled Bitcoin “a speculative…
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Italy Targets Bitcoin With Capital Gains Tax Hike as EU Prepares for MiCA Regulations
Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government…
BRICS Erodes US and EU Hegemony as Nations Seek Sovereignty and Equal Cooperation
BRICS is undermining the hegemony of Washington and Brussels as nations increasingly seek equal dialogue and cooperation that prioritize their own interests, according to Russia’s State Duma speaker. He stressed…
BRICS More Attractive Than EU, Says Serbia’s Vulin
Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has championed BRICS as a compelling alternative to the European Union, emphasizing the economic bloc’s appeal for Serbia. He highlighted how BRICS does not…
Robinhood Expands Services: Crypto Transfers Now Available in Europe
Robinhood Markets’ crypto subsidiary is expanding its cryptocurrency offerings in the EU by enabling customers the ability to deposit and withdraw more than 20 different digital assets including Bitcoin (BTC),…
Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence
Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s…
Circle’s Stablecoins Now MiCA Compliant
Circle has announced that its stablecoins, USDC and EURC, are now compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. This compliance allows Circle to natively issue these stablecoins…
Digital Euro CBDC: A Step Towards Cashless Society or Surveillance State?
On June 25, the ECB published an update on its two-year preparation phase for the digital Euro CBDC that ends in October 2025. The central bank said that privacy and…
Could Uphold’s Tether Delisting Signal Trouble for USDT in Europe?
A popular New York-based crypto exchange, Uphold, announced the delisting of six stablecoins in response to the upcoming MiCA regulation in the European Union, including Tether (USDT) – the largest…
EU Regulator Considers Crypto Inclusion in €12 Trillion UCITS Funds
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a call for evidence to explore the potential inclusion of new assets, including cryptocurrencies, in UCITS funds, which represent a major…