#Europe

Highlights: Italy warns that US dollar stablecoins pose a bigger risk to Europe than trade tariffs.  The EU is working on a digital euro to reduce its reliance on foreign-backed digital assets. US lawmakers are pushing new rules for stablecoins […]

Highlights: 21Shares launches Dogecoin ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange with 2.5% management fee. Europe leads regulated crypto investing with Dogecoin ETP targeting institutional interest. Despite the news, the DOGE price drops nearly 5%, trading at $0.15. On April 9, 21Shares, […]

Highlights: Franklin Templeton is considering launching a crypto ETP in Europe. The firm’s success in the U.S. strengthens its position for European expansion. Europe’s crypto ETP market is growing, with institutional demand increasing. Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset management […]

Highlights: OKX has secured a MiFID II license, enhancing its expansion across European nations. The exchange’s latest achievement comes a few weeks after it became the first global exchange to obtain a MiCA license. The trading platform said it is […]

Highlights: Trump’s support for crypto raises concerns over Europe’s financial stability and sovereignty. Europe speeds up digital euro development to safeguard strategic autonomy amid U.S. crypto shift. ECB rejects Bitcoin for reserves while Trump pushes crypto integration in the U.S. […]

Highlights: BBVA gets approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading in Spain, starting with a small group of users.  Customers can manage crypto and banking in one app.  BBVA expands crypto services in Spain after its success in Switzerland. Spanish […]

Highlights: Bybit was officially removed from the AMF blacklist after two years of regulatory compliance efforts.  The exchange plans to secure a MiCA license for legal EU operations. Other major exchanges are rushing to comply with MiCA for European expansion. […]

Highlights: Bitget has acquired a VASP license in Bulgaria and expanded its crypto services in Europe. The exchange is working with regulators to grow its market presence outside of Europe. Bitget Wallet now supports Mantra Mainnet which gives users access […]

Highlights: OKX can serve over 400 million European residents with the new authorization. The exchange will let users interact with the platform through their local language choices. OKX will base its operations in Malta due to a favourable regulatory framework. […]

Highlights: Gemini selects Malta as its MiCA compliance hub after securing a Virtual Financial Assets license. Malta’s proactive approach supports Gemini’s European operations under MiCA regulations. MiCA’s implementation has streamlined compliance for crypto firms across Europe, enhancing regulatory clarity. Gemini […]

Highlights: HashKey has gained approval for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license in Ireland. The license allows HashKey to provide crypto trading custodial wallets and digital asset transfers in Ireland. Ireland has strengthened its role as a crypto hub with […]

Highlights: Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU with approval from the bankruptcy court and CySEC. Crypto derivatives and SEPA integration plans aim to reshape European market offerings. FTX’s license suspension delays Backpack EU launch, but fund distribution continues. Global crypto exchange […]