EU-wide blockchain services could support the bloc’s pursuit of digital sovereignty, Mathieu Michel tells CoinDesk.
Belgium seeks to reboot EU blockchain infrastructure project
The country’s government plans to accelerate the development of a European blockchain infrastructure during its presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Crypto Biz: Kraken offers stock trading as exchanges adapt to changing regulations
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining.
Crypto Biz: Kraken offers stock trading as exchanges adapt to changing regulations
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining.
Crypto Biz: Kraken offers stock trading as exchanges adapt to changing regulations
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining.
Binance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to Stop
In June the exchange was ordered by the Financial Services and Markets Authority to stop serving Belgium clients.
Binance says it ‘continues to serve’ Belgian users via Poland entity
In June, Belgium’s financial regulator ordered Binance to stop offering crypto exchange and custody wallet services, citing violations of the country’s AML and CFT requirements.
Binance’s Belgian Customers to Use Polish Entity In Bid to Escape Regulators’ Ban
Financial authority FSMA told the company in June to cease serving Belgian customers from outside the European bloc
Belgian financial regulator orders Binance to cease all virtual currency services
The regulator said Binance must cease “with immediate effect” all crypto-related services in Belgium after being unable to provide sufficient information on its non-EEA companies.
Binance Ordered to Halt Offering Crypto Services in Belgium by Markets Regulator
The crypto exchange is accused of serving Belgian customers from countries outside the European Economic Area in violation of the law, the FSMA has said.
Bit4You’s Affairs in Doubt Even Before CoinLoan Collapse, Belgian Regulator Says
FSMA’s concerns meant the exchange could have lost its license or even faced prosecution, even before the Estonian platform which held its funds filed for insolvency
Belgian crypto platform Bit4You suspends operations after CoinLoan halts activity
Bit4You suspended operations on April 26 amid CoinLoan insolvency investigation by Estonian regulators.
Belgian Crypto Lender Bit4You Suspends Activities After Service Provider Declared Insolvent
Bit4You learnt of CoinLoan’s insolvency on April 24 and that it no longer has the necessary registration as a digital asset custodian.
What’s next for EU’s crypto industry as European Parliament passes MiCA?
What is the potential impact of MiCA on the EU crypto and blockchain market, and what other regulations can be expected for this rapidly evolving industry?
Trading Platform Talos Adds Crypto Market Liquidity in Tie Up With Keyrock
The agreement with the Belgian market maker is part of Talos’ ongoing expansion into Europe.
Belgian FSMA surveys crypto investors before taking on new ad regulation authority
Crypto ads in Belgium will bear a blunt warning after a new regulation takes effect in May, and “mass” advertising campaigns will be subject to advance FSMA approval.
Belgian Crypto Ads Must Warn of Risks Under New Rules
The Financial Services and Markets Authority will have to be notified of major ad campaigns, as a survey reveals crypto investors are often trying to get rich quick.
‘If a government bans drugs, it should also ban crypto’ — Belgium’s former finance minister
Members of the European Parliament have been discussing the impact of the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and Silvergate Bank on markets in their jurisdictions.
After Landmark Crypto Law, European Politicians Contemplate Building Their Own Blockchain
‘Europeum’ could safeguard values like privacy, digital minister Mathieu Michel told CoinDesk, as he seeks to make Belgium a blockchain hub
Belgian MP receives Bitcoin salary for a year: Here’s what he learned
Christophe De Beukelaer considers his experiment successful, as he raised awareness among the local lawmakers.