Tagged: EU

June 11, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Qonto has recently partnered with Upvest to introduce digital investment options directly within its business banking platform. Announced this month, this collab allows companies to invest excess funds in competitive euro-denominated money market funds, starting with investments as low as one euro. Germany will serve… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Hashgraph, via its Hedera blockchain, has announced a partnership with Merk to provide global compliance and supply chain tracking. The TrackTraceDigital Product Passport (DPP) platform is said to be extended to support Merk and the EU’s forthcoming product transparency regulation. The Hedera-powered digital traceability infrastructure… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransferMate Global Payments has reportedly chosen BVNK as its key partner for stablecoin infrastructure. This collab now aims to introduce real-time stablecoin settlements into one of the industry’s most extensive regulated payment networks, offering businesses cost-effective options for international money movement. TransferMate stands out as… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Bybit EU has agreed to utilize ClearBank Europe’s banking tech stack to support cloud based banking services including digital assets Bybit EU is an Austrian Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorized under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) in Austria. Bybit EU serves customers across the… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 8:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Last year, the European Union (EU) announced a new scale-up fund to support early-stage, private ventures. The fund is expected to launch next month and will target late-stage deep tech, including AI, quantum, biotech, semiconductors, and more. The EU has struggled to develop innovative, young… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 3:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Poland’s lower house of parliament (Sejm) passed a government-backed bill called the Crypto-Asset Market Act. The legislation implements the European Union’s crypto laws, namely the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA). Under these rules, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) is required to regulate and approve… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Is Europe falling behind in crypto adoption and the development of the digital asset future of finance? It is difficult to argue that Europe is leading the race. While the European Union was quick to enact rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA),… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 10:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto exchange Paybis has received approval under the EU framework for Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA) and PSD2 for a payments service license. This means that Paybis can now offer crypto services across all EU member states and the EEA. The approval was issued… Read More

May 10, 2026 @ 7:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was previously reported, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is not a believer in privately issued stablecoins. In a speech delivered at the Banco de España LatAm Economic Forum in Spain, Largarde declared that Euro stablecoins are vulnerable to sudden runs during periods… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 12:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

This week Europe declared a goal of simplifying the regulator environment for the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This is part of a broader understanding the Europe is falling behind in regard to other countries. The EU is frequently lambasted for over-regulation as opposed to… Read More

May 5, 2026 @ 10:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Last month, the European Union published a report on wealth taxation, a topic that has been front and center not only in Europe but in the United States. One portion of the discussion concerns how exit taxes could affect decisions to vote with your feet… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 10:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Last month, the European Union (EU) announced a €180 million commitment to “sovereign cloud services” distributed over 6 years. The goal is for Europe to enhance its own sovereignty,” while “reinforcing strategic control across key technologies and infrastructure.” This allows Europe to move away from… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG pointed out that as 2026 began, global financial markets opened with optimism, underpinned by steady economic expansion and hopes for a measured reduction in borrowing costs. Yet by the end of March, a more complex and unpredictable backdrop had taken shape. KPMG also indicated… Read More

April 30, 2026 @ 2:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has indicated that the European Union has taken a decisive step to close loopholes in its sanctions regime against Russia. On April 23, 2026, the Council of the European Union approved its 20th package of measures, with the cryptocurrency-related provisions scheduled… Read More

April 29, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has spotlighted a wave of recent regulatory steps by American and European authorities that are placing digital currencies under heightened examination. These initiatives target the use of crypto for dodging international penalties, with fresh measures aimed squarely at activities linked to… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken a significant step forward in its digital euro initiative by formalizing cooperative agreements with three prominent European organizations responsible for setting payment standards. Announced on April 24, 2026, the deals involve the European Card Payment Cooperation (ECPC), nexo… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 1:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance, Clearstream, and 360X have launched a comprehensive partnership. The initiative aims to embed tokenized securities fully into regulated financial systems by leveraging public, permissionless blockchains. By covering every aspect of the asset lifecycle—from execution and storage to final settlement and collateral use—the collaboration… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 7:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin platform Confirmo has been approved and licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Confirmo is now a fully regulated operational hub for the company’s entire European business. Under EEA passporting rules, the license grants Confirmo the right to offer its services across all 27… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial authorities and industry groups across Europe have released a comprehensive, cross-border testing and readiness plan to prepare markets for a major overhaul in post-trade operations. The UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce, the EU T+1 Industry Committee, and the Swiss Securities Post-Trade Council T+1 Task Force… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Republic Europe is focused on reshaping the investment landscape by breaking down traditional barriers that have long limited retail investors’ access to high-growth opportunities. Through its equity crowdfunding platform, the firm tries to enable more everyday Europeans to participate directly in private markets, venture-backed startups,… Read More