MiCA scam warnings rise as 1,000+ firms lose EU access
EU regulators warn scammers are exploiting MiCA account migrations by impersonating authorities and licensed exchanges to steal crypto.
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Austria Fines Bitpanda 70,000 Euros in First MiCA Crypto Penalty
The penalty, one of the first under the MiCA framework, marks the start of an era of oversight of VASPs’ activities to ensure the uniform application of the framework across the EU. The Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) stressed that no special treatment would be given to Bitpanda. Austria Fines Bitpanda for MiCA-related Violations While […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko17 Aug
Google releases Gemini 3.7 Flash as EU AI rules kick in
Google's strategic launch amid EU AI regulations may set a compliance benchmark, potentially disadvantaging smaller AI firms lacking similar resources.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Aug
MiCA's cleanup is creating a new scam wave across the European Union
CoinDesk•Olivier Acuna16 Aug
EU Crypto Adoption Stalls as ECB Finds Mere 0.2% Online Usage
The survey, which involved 8,205 companies across the European Union, found that only 0.2% accepted cryptocurrencies for online payments. Acceptance of digital assets rose to 1% at physical points of sale. 92% of companies with physical points of sale accept cash, making it the most widely accepted payment method in Europe. ECB Use of Cash […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko16 Aug
HTX says Binance curbs affect only UK, EU users
HTX says Binance’s Aug. 23 transaction restrictions apply only to UK and EU users as the exchange continues negotiations with regulators.
European Blockchain Convention Returns to Barcelona for Europe’s First Post-MiCA Gathering
Eleven weeks after the European Union’s MiCA deadline, the 12th edition of the European Blockchain Convention (EBC12) returns to Barcelona at a pivotal moment for the industry. It is the region’s first major institutional gathering since the world’s first comprehensive cross-border digital asset regulation became fully law, and the event where European deal flow happens. Continue reading "European Blockchain Convention Returns to Barcelona for Europe’s First Post-MiCA Gathering"
AMBCrypto•AMBCrypto Team15 Aug
Ireland Rolls Out Anti-Money Laundering Strategy Targeting Crypto
Ireland has launched its first national anti-money laundering strategy, targeting crypto assets, corporate transparency, and inter-agency intelligence to combat financial crime and align with global and EU regulations. Alignment with Risk Assessment and Strategic Goals Ireland unveiled its first national anti-money laundering strategy Aug. 13, introducing new rules for crypto-assets and cryptocurrency transfers to prevent […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara15 Aug
Justin Sun Addresses Binance HTX Blacklist: Are Your Funds Actually Affected?
Justin Sun says Binance's HTX restrictions only touch UK and EU users. Binance's own notice names no country.
BeInCrypto•Lockridge Okoth14 Aug
Binance to block transactions with HTX, 10 other exchanges under EU Russia sanctions
Binance said it will no longer process transactions from 16 exchanges, including five already blocked, citing regulatory compliance needs.
The Block•Daniel Kuhn14 Aug
Binance to restrict transactions involving HTX, 10 other crypto platforms
Binance said it will stop processing transactions for involving 11 crypto platforms, including HTX, which was recently listed in the EU’s sanctions package targeting Russia.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai14 Aug
Pi Network’s Protocol 27 endgame: last upgrade before what?
The Core Team calls Protocol 27 the “final planned upgrade,” but the phrase raises more questions than it answers. Between a passed node deadline, an EU white paper registration, and a token still trading 97% below its peak, the real…
Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund warns of erosion in shareholder rights across EU markets
The erosion of shareholder rights in the EU could undermine investor confidence, hinder cross-border capital flow, and weaken ESG efforts.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Aug
EU aims to boost retail investment as savers hold €11T in cash and deposits
The EU's strategy to shift savings into investments could enhance economic growth and innovation, but faces hurdles from member states' resistance.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team13 Aug
Dinaro becomes first issuer from Slovenia in EU’s MiCA stablecoin register
Dinaro's MiCA registration enhances Slovenia's fintech credibility, fostering trust and stability in the EU's evolving crypto market landscape.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team12 Aug
Slovenia joins EU’s MiCA stablecoin register with first issuer
Slovenia entered the EU’s MiCA stablecoin register through electronic money institution Dinaro, as the update also added two new CASPs.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Helen Partz12 Aug
Jojopyun expected to leave Movistar KOI as offseason heats up
Jojopyun's move could reshape perceptions of NA talent, challenging traditional EU dominance and influencing future cross-regional transfers.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team12 Aug
Flowdesk secures full broker-dealer license in Dubai, months after EU MiCA approval
Flowdesk's dual regulatory approvals in Dubai and the EU enhance its global market reach, fostering institutional trust and compliance in crypto.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team11 Aug
EU’s potential capital reform abandonment deemed a disaster by former Basel head
Relaxing the output floor could undermine global regulatory cohesion, risking financial instability and complicating international banking relations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team11 Aug
MiCA deadline left 1,062 EEA crypto firms without authorization
Only 281 of 1,343 crypto service providers operating across the European Economic Area have secured MiCA authorization after the EU’s final transition period expired on July 1, leaving more than 1,000 firms without approval under the bloc’s licensing regime. According…