Tagged: european union

October 14, 2026 @ 2:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With one year remaining until the UK, EU and Switzerland shift to next-day securities settlement, banking and financial institutions across these markets are concentrating on demonstrating operational readiness for the transition. The coordinated move to a T+1 cycle is scheduled for 11 October 2027. Under… Read More

September 13, 2026 @ 2:48 am By Michael Wong  |  

Asia-Pacific hardware and software companies that make products with digital elements available on the European Union market are now required to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents impacting product security under the bloc’s Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The reporting obligations took effect on Sept…. Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The full implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework has strengthened the ability of national regulators to restrict access by non-EU crypto trading platforms. Under the rules that reached complete application across the bloc, any entity offering crypto-asset services to customers based in… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 12:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has pointed out that on July 1, 2026, the transitional arrangements under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) officially conclude. This development represents a major shift for the cryptocurrency sector, as full authorization becomes mandatory for any crypto-asset service provider serving clients… Read More

July 4, 2026 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Maxim Moris, Co-Founder and CEO at Cicada, highlighted what he calls a sweeping consolidation in Europe’s crypto sector following the full rollout of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. According to Moris, MiCA has effectively forced the closure or exit of roughly 80% of… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 5:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation goes into full enforcement following the end of its grace period on July 1, 2026, French hardware wallet maker Ledger has outlined what the new framework means for digital asset ownership. In its latest analysis, the… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 12:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, which still remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has informed customers across multiple European Union countries that it will restrict operations starting July 1, 2026. The move follows Binance’s decision to withdraw its application for authorization under the EU’s Markets in… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 3:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union is introducing a uniform cap on large cash transactions as part of its strengthened efforts to fight money laundering and terrorist financing. Starting 10 July 2027, businesses across all 27 member states will no longer be allowed to accept or issue cash… Read More

May 26, 2026 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a firm warning to EU finance ministers, cautioning that proposals to relax regulations on euro-denominated stablecoins could inadvertently undermine the strength of traditional banking institutions across the bloc. This stance comes amid ongoing discussions about enhancing the competitiveness… 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

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

February 1, 2026 @ 6:03 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The European Commission has stepped up enforcement of its crypto-asset regulatory framework, opening infringement procedures against 13 member states over failures to implement or comply with new European Union rules governing crypto-asset taxation and markets. In its latest package of infringement decisions, the European Commission… Read More

December 26, 2025 @ 8:56 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Union continues to plow forward with Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), unlike the US, which has chosen privately issued stablecoins as a preferred option to enable digital dollars as well as fuel innovation. In a Christmas update, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Commission (EC) has published a fact sheet outlining its ambition to make regulations clearer and more straightforward. The EC is run by an appointed body of policymakers that aims to establish pan-European rules to build a stronger and more cohesive Europe. This includes… Read More

December 8, 2025 @ 4:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Union has fined Elon Musk and his company X €120 million (~$140 million) for claims that X violated the Digital Services Act.  The DSA can impose penalties on platforms and individuals if they are deemed to have enabled “illegal content.”  Platforms must also open up data to amorphous… Read More

December 2, 2025 @ 9:51 am By JD Alois  |  

While lauding various aspects of the European Union’s efforts to promote capitalism and the single market, Eurocrowd has called out the Capital Markets Union (CMU) initiative for failing to deliver on its most ambitious promises. The European Union is a vast market that surpasses the US… Read More

November 20, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance has received formal regulatory approval in the European Union, clearing the way for its tokenized versions of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be offered legally across the entire EU and European Economic Area (EEA). The green light broadens the potential investor base… Read More

October 6, 2025 @ 4:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

While the United States has turned away from the concept of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), other jurisdictions, such as Europe and China, have embraced it. As has been reported, a digital Euro is in the works with the European Central Bank (ECB)… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 12:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union’s finance ministers have taken a significant step toward the potential introduction of a digital euro, outlining a roadmap to guide its development. However, despite this progress, the actual issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the European Central Bank (ECB)… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 12:31 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Friday issued a warning to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) across the European Union, cautioning them against misleading customers about which of their products fall under the bloc’s newly implemented crypto regulations. ESMA said some crypto firms have… Read More