The country said EU crypto rules will come into force in December 2025, ahead of the general deadline for implementing MiCA for all 27 member states of the EU.
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets Gains Registration in Ireland
Ireland is emerging as an attractive destination for crypto firms; Coinbase designated the country as its EU hub earlier this month.
Crypto Shareholder Requirements Set Out by EU Banking Regulators
Controls on staff bonuses at crypto exchanges and wallet providers are also planned as the bloc prepares for its landmark crypto law, MiCA.
European Banking Authority, ESMA issue crypto entity suitability guidelines
The joint guidelines include granting authorization for ART and CASP issuance and conducting prudential assessments for potential acquisitions.
Coinbase Picks Ireland as EU Hub
Forthcoming European laws known as MiCA will allow the exchange to serve the entire EU bloc with a single license.
Crypto investor protections in EU won’t take effect until late 2024
Crypto asset service providers may not benefit from full rights and protections afforded to them under MiCA until as late as July 2026, the ESMA said.
EU Regulator Warns of ‘Opaque’ Crypto Firms as It Seeks to Close MiCA Loopholes
The European Securities and Markets Authority doesn’t want foreign companies operating via EU “letterbox” entities
Bitstamp Courts European Banks as Region’s Incoming Crypto Rules Boost Confidence
The longest-running crypto exchange says three European banks are in talks about offering crypto services – a stark contrast to the U.S., where firms are wary amid a regulatory crackdown.
European regulator publishes second consultation on MiCA
The regulator will publish a final report based on feedback received and submit the draft technical standards to the European Commission by June 2024.
Head of Portugal central bank deems crypto unsustainable, calls for global regulation
Mário Centeno praised the European Union’s first comprehensive crypto framework, MiCA, but insisted on further international consolidation of regulatory efforts.
Gemini to halt operations in the Netherlands by mid-November
The company cites the inability to meet regulators’ requirements but says it intends to return to the Dutch market.
Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain’s Central Bank
The firm has registered as a crypto exchange and custody wallet provider.
EU Parliament research recommends non-EU nations tighten crypto regulation
Potential implications around financial stability, lower market appeal and mainstream use of stablecoins were the main concerns highlighted by the author of the report.
Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe citing MiCA compliance
A Binance executive said the cryptocurrency exchange plans to delist stablecoin in the European market by June 2024 in order to comply with standards laid out by MiCA.
Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe citing MiCA compliance
A Binance executive said the cryptocurrency exchange plans to delist stablecoin in the European market by June 2024 in order to comply with standards laid out by MiCA.
Binance Warns of Multiple Stablecoin Delistings as Lawyers Puzzle Over EU’s MiCA
The EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto Assets law, MiCA, takes effect next year, but it’s not clear how it will apply to foreign or decentralized issuers
Malta begins public consultation on revised crypto rules to align with MiCA
Malta has joined France and other EU nations in revising its existing crypto regulatory policies to align with MiCA, which comes into effect in December 2024.
Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities
The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm.
MiCA: The good, the bad and the ugly of the EU’s crypto rules
The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework isn’t all good, but it provides a level of clarity foreign to the United States.
France updates its crypto licensing regime to synchronize with MiCA
The amendments will become obligatory starting Jan. 1, 2024, and must be taken into account in by applicants for enhanced DASP registration.