EU approves €6.1B package to bolster Ukraine’s defense against Russia
The EU's financial support may enhance Ukraine's military strategies, potentially shifting geopolitical dynamics and market confidence.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez24 AugEuropean Union — page 10
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EU Carbon Taxes Push Bitcoin Mining to Russia, Study Claims
The study, published by three Vietnamese investigators, found a positive relation between the EU’s carbon emissions pricing and a so-called “leakage” to cheaper jurisdictions, such as Russia. This means that as carbon allowance pricing grows, some of this mining activity shifts to Russia to maximize profits. Study Suggests High EU Carbon Pricing Causes Mining Migration […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko23 Aug
Binance Opens New EU Accounts Without MiCA License, Report Finds
A recent report indicates that even after Binance announced it would wind down its services in several EU nations after failing to obtain a MiCA license, the exchange still allows European users in countries such as Austria, France, Germany, Spain and Belgium to register on its platform. Binance Reportedly Still Onboarding Users in the European […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko21 Aug
Ukrainian Nord Stream blast suspect detained in Croatia
The arrest highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and challenges in prosecuting international sabotage, impacting EU-Ukraine relations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Aug
European Union reviews crypto lending regulations under MiCA
The EU's review of crypto lending under MiCA could enhance market stability and attract traditional capital by imposing stricter regulations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Aug
Binance continues EU onboarding despite missing MiCA licensing deadline: report
Binance has continued opening and verifying new European customer accounts more than seven weeks after the European Union’s July 1 MiCA licensing deadline, despite remaining absent from the bloc’s register of authorized crypto providers. According to a Sandmark report shared…
Hungary Repeals Strict Crypto Rules to Align With EU MiCA Framework
The Hungarian parliament voted to repeal the provisions that required a validation check for crypto asset conversions to be legal. The move also removes crypto-related offenses imposing penalties of up to eight years of imprisonment from the national criminal code. Hungary Decriminalizes Crypto Assets’ Offenses in Line With MiCA Implementation Hungary is repealing draconian-style regulations […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko21 Aug
EU Message Scanning Is Live and End-to-End Encryption Could Be Next
EU providers already scan private messages. Vyara Savova warns end-to-end encryption could be the next target.
BeInCrypto•Phil Haunhorst20 Aug
Romania destroys marine drones near Neptun Deep gas project in Black Sea
The incident underscores the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in geopolitically tense regions, potentially impacting EU energy security.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team20 Aug
China blocks cooperation with EU probe into JD.com acquisition
Escalating China-EU tensions may impact global trade dynamics and regulatory landscapes, influencing market perceptions and Chinese firms' strategies.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez19 Aug
German prosecutors arrest second suspect in Nord Stream sabotage
The arrest highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting EU energy security and complicating international relations amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Aug
Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU
Apple's fee change may boost competition in the EU app market, potentially reducing Apple's revenue from developers using alternative stores.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team19 Aug
Apple agrees to App Store changes in Europe to resolve EU dispute
Apple's App Store changes in Europe could foster increased competition and innovation, reshaping the digital marketplace landscape.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Aug
Banco Santander and Centerbridge Partners gain EU clearance for joint control of Ebury
EU clearance for joint control of Ebury by Santander and Centerbridge may accelerate innovation in cross-border payments and AI development.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team18 Aug
Bitpanda Hit With Europe's First Published MiCA Penalty in Austria
Austria's Financial Market Authority fined the Vienna-based exchange 70,000 euros for procedural and disclosure breaches, an early marker of how EU regulators intend to enforce the bloc's new crypto rulebook.
EU opens door to country-wide crypto bans over Russia sanctions evasion
The European Union has expanded its Russia crypto sanctions to 14 foreign service platforms while creating a country-level transaction ban that could cut EU operators off from crypto providers in jurisdictions accused of repeatedly enabling sanctions evasion. According to the…
Russia’s grip on crypto just got tighter, and Binance is in the crossfire!
User data requests and EU transfer restrictions are changing how crypto works.
AMBCrypto•Samyukhtha L KM18 Aug
EU Empowers Regulators to Block Third-Country Crypto Platforms
The 21st package of European Union sanctions against Russia, passed on July 23, apart from tightening the screws on the Russian ruble stablecoin network and the institutions enabling it, also introduces the possibility of banning crypto transactions with countries aiding Russia in evading imposed restrictions. 21st EU Sanctions Package Against Russia Expands Scope Of Crypto […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko18 Aug
Deel Takes Its DLUSD Stablecoin Wallet to More Than 80 Countries
The payroll platform's dollar balance, issued through Stripe's Bridge and settled on Tempo, is now live across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The US, UK, EU and Australia remain excluded.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team17 Aug
Bitpanda fined €70,000 by Austrian regulator over MiCA breaches
Austria has fined Bitpanda €70,000 ($82,000) for breaches of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, making the case the Austrian regulator’s first published final penalty under MiCA. The Austrian Financial Market Authority said Friday that Bitpanda failed to submit…