Paxos, the blockchain and tokenization infrastructure platform, announced it has completed its acquisition of Membrane Finance, an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) based and licensed in Finland. The acquisition received regulatory approval, “making Paxos a fully licensed EMI” in Finland and the EU. Paxos issues USD-backed… Read More
Digital asset exchange Kraken has been approved for a MiFID [Markets in Financial Instruments Directive] license. A MiFID license enables a firm to provide services across the EU with standardized reporting and “enhanced” transparency. Kraken gained the approval via an acquisition of a Cypriot investment… Read More
Several years back, the European Union approved the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR), which enabled issuers to raise funds across all EU member states. Under the rules, an issuer could raise up to €5 million for an offering listed on a regulated securities crowdfunding… Read More
The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75%. The Bank issued a statement explaining that the “disinflation process is well on track” as price increases are said to align with staff expectations. Similar to the US,… Read More
Regtech Sumsub announces its membership into the Payments Association EU, an industry group of stakeholders in the payments sector that fosters commercial connections between businesses and advocates for better policies. It joins a group of members, including the following firms: Mastercard, Visa, and Paypal and… Read More
Tokenization enabler Tokeny says it has formed a partnership with ONYZE, a Spain-based Fintech that offers a white-label digital wallet that is regulated. Founded in 2019, ONYZE provides enterprise-level infrastructure for trading digital assets such as crypto, tokenized assets, NFTs, and digital currencies. ONYZE claims… Read More
OKX announced that their platform is reportedly the first Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) exchange to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) “pre-authorization.” Upon receipt of a full MiCA license, OKX said they will offer “localized” crypto services to over 400 million Europeans via its… Read More
Stablecoin issuer Circle has reportedly submitted its response to the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s (EIOPA) consultation on technical advice for standard formula capital requirements for making investments in crypto-assets. Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to… Read More
The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is operational as of today. DORA aims to harmonize the rules regarding digital operational resilience that apply to financial services firms like banks and more. DORA seeks to improve the incident reporting methodology with a single network which should… Read More
MiCA, or markets in crypto markets regulation, aims to create bright-line rules in Europe to enable digital asset innovation. While not regulating digital securities, MiCA covers just about everything else, including stablecoin regulation. The EU wants to encourage the development of new products and services… Read More
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report addressing crowdfunding in the EU. Not too long ago, the EU approved new rules addressing online capital formation. European Crowdfunding Service Provider regulation (ECSPR) allows a platform approved by the relevant authority in its home… Read More
An executive with open banking platform Tink believes the Jan. 9 deadline for Eurozone banks to receive instant payments marks the most significant shift since PSD2 seven years ago. Head of industry and wallets Jan Van Vonno believes Europe is finally poised to realize the… Read More
While MiCA [Markets in Crypto Assets] rules in the EU do not regulate securities it does outline a path for stablecoin integration. Stablecoins may emerge as the next iteration of payments rails with immediate transfers and low cost services. Dary McGovern, Chief Operating Officer of… Read More
Italy Crowd, an investment platform focused on Real Estate offerings, has shut down. Italy Crowd was reportedly the first platform of its kind in Italy. Last year, Italy Crowd withdrew its application from the CONSAB (the securities regulator in Italy) to issue securities under the… Read More
EU instant payment rules are going into effect. An X by the Financial Stability Financial Services and Capital Markets Union Directorate noted the rollout today, stating: “Today our instant payments rules will gradually start to come into effect, allowing you to receive money in seconds… Read More
EuroCrowd, a pan-European association advocating on behalf of online capital formation in the EU, sees investment crowdfunding as playing a key role in supporting the EU’s capital markets objectives. The key aspect to creating the European Union was the free movement of goods and services,… Read More
FTX EU has been acquired by Backpack, according to a note from the firm. The goal is to offer crypto trading, including derivatives and perpetual futures, across the EU. Deal terms were not immediately available. FTX EU is part of the global crypto exchange’s global… Read More
EU area inflation is on the rise, with Eurostat reporting that annual inflation is expected to be 2.4% in December 2024, up from 2.2% in November. Services are expected to have the highest annual rate in December at 4.0%, compared with 3.9% in November. Energy… Read More
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is launching the first selection procedure for the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for bonds. Entities interested to apply are encouraged to register and submit their requests in order to participate in… Read More
At Gemini, they believe that the EU’s cryptocurrency ecosystem should incorporate essential guardrails and transparency to shield users from financial crimes and fraud. Their commitment to regulatory compliance is steadfast, and they see adhering to the EU’s Travel Rule as a “critical step forward in… Read More
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