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Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) recently announced it has secured an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) registration with the Bank of Spain. The move positions the crypto exchange as an official custodian wallet provider in the country. This development, part of the company's “Go Broad,...

Reflecting on the tumultuous crypto landscape of 2022 evokes images of a high-speed train with a few missing rails—undeniably exhilarating, yet its sustainability remains questionable. As the EU introduces the landmark MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) regulation, the pressing question emerges...

Concordium, the science-backed blockchain platform focused on creating a safer digital world, announced a partnership with 2021.ai, an innovation-driven development house specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The collaboration aims to strengthen trust in AI and...

South Korea has given the green light to landmark legislation dedicated to digital assets, aiming to reinforce protection for investors. This comes in the wake of the dramatic collapse of cryptocurrencies developed by South Korean Do Kwon, which played a role in a global $2 trillion cryptocurrency...

Members of the Slovakia Parliament cast their votes in favor of an amendment that will bring down the tax on cryptocurrency profits, among other measures impacting cryptocurrency holders. What Happened: Lawmakers in Slovakia approved an amendment on June 28 that entails a reduction...

In a significant development, CACEIS, a fundamental asset servicing division of banking behemoths Crédit Agricole and Santander, has received the green light from French regulators to offer cryptocurrency custody services. As per France's Financial Markets Authority (AMF), CACEIS Bank...

The recent overwhelming approval of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has generated a wave of optimism within the financial industry. The longstanding debate of “prohibition or regulation” has been positively resolved, with the EU demonstrating a progressive approach...

Crypto exchange Binance announced on Friday it will cease operations in the Netherlands, effective immediately, due to regulatory hurdles in the country. According to a statement released by the company, no new accounts will be registered for residents in the Netherlands. In addition, starting...

The European Union has reached a significant milestone in cryptocurrency regulation as it formally enacted the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, positioning the bloc as a pioneer in tailored rules for the sector. The signing ceremony was led by European Parliament President Roberta...

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is expressing concerns over the potential misrepresentation of risk in the crypto investment sector by EU-based firms offering digital assets alongside traditional financial instruments. According to the EU regulatory agency, these firms...

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce cited the European Union's (EU) recently implemented Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation as a potential blueprint for U.S. cryptocurrency rules. During a panel discussion at the Financial Times Crypto and Digital Assets Summit in London, Peirce acknowledged...

The European Union lawmakers on Thursday voted overwhelmingly in favor of two new laws related to the regulation of cryptocurrencies. The first law, known as MiCA, establishes a comprehensive crypto licensing regime that requires wallet providers and exchanges to obtain a license to operate...

During a debate on Wednesday, legislators from various political parties within the European Union expressed their ongoing support for the pivotal Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation. This suggests that the licensing legislation is likely to be approved with ease in Thursday's scheduled...

Projects in decentralized finance, or DeFi, may have to meet governance and security norms or incorporate them, as regulators look to extend proposed cryptocurrency laws to cover more diffuse structures, according to a report by the French central bank. What Happened: As regulators...