Tagged: europe

July 1, 2026 @ 8:36 am By JD Alois  |  

MiCA or Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, goes into effect today across the EEA. The legislation aims to codify rules to regulate crypto firms to enable innovation while supporting consumer protections. The rules have been phasing in for several years now with the deadline today… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Spain’s financial regulator has made it clear that there will be no further delays or exemptions for cryptocurrency platforms operating without proper authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) will strictly enforce the end of the… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a recent effort that advances the ongoing digitalization of European short-term funding markets, Euroclear and Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE) have announced a new collaboration to examine the use of a regulated U.S. dollar stablecoin for settling tokenized debt instruments. The partnership focuses on… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 5:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hamilton Lane, a key player in private markets investing, has broadened its collaboration with fintech firm iCapital. The expanded agreement will bring additional evergreen strategies from Hamilton Lane to wealth managers worldwide through iCapital’s digital Marketplace platform. The development builds on an existing U.S. relationship… Read More

June 26, 2026 @ 12:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin Suisse, recognized as a key player in Switzerland’s cryptocurrency sector, is expanding its reach across Europe following approval under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The company’s European subsidiary has secured a license that enables it to provide regulated crypto-asset services across selected markets in… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 4:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitpanda has indicated that European businesses are increasingly turning to regulated euro-backed stablecoins as a practical alternative to dollar-pegged options. A recent highlight comes from Bitpanda’s platform update, which now supports direct access to EURAU, a MiCAR-compliant euro stablecoin issued by AllUnity. This development addresses… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 1:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

bunq, which claims to be one of Europe’s largest neobanks, has made its bunq-as-a-Service offering available to companies across the European Union. The Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solution gives businesses direct access to bunq’s banking infrastructure, allowing them to embed advanced financial tools into their own products… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 2:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Count Finance, a regulated UK platform that delivers personalized financial advice to everyday investors, has launched Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). The new offering is powered by Alpaca’s infrastructure, including its recently acquired WealthKernel platform, allowing eligible users to invest through tax-advantaged accounts… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On 22 June 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland opened a public consultation inviting feedback on how it assesses the impacts of new or amended regulations and engages with stakeholders during the policy development process. The initiative, set out in Consultation Paper 170, forms part… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two of Austria’s largest banking groups have become shareholders in the European Payments Initiative (EPI). The move will bring the Wero digital wallet — a secure, instant account-to-account (A2A) payment solution — to customers in Austria, significantly broadening its geographic reach. The announcement, issued on… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 1:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has uncovered a significant new crimeware operation that spreads malicious files through the popular messaging service WhatsApp. Researchers from the company’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) detailed the research findings in a recent update shared on June 22, 2026. The campaign… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. MiCA serves as the European Union’s comprehensive framework to regulate cryptoasset activities, aiming to enhance… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 1:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is now said to be moving forward with plans to expand its Chase digital banking platform into several new European markets over the next five years. The initiative aims to establish operations in at least five countries across the continent, with a focus… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 1:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dutch payments and financial services company Mollie has reached a significant milestone by becoming fully operational in every country within the European Economic Area. The achievement, announced on June 18, 2026, was finalized with the launch of services in Croatia and Iceland, bringing its footprint… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 9:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent reporting has highlighted alleged political pressure from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde that contributed to Greece blocking Binance’s application for authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. According to sources familiar with the matter, this intervention shifted Greece’s stance on… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 10:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Italian fintech company Conio has obtained a license to act as a crypto-asset service provider in accordance with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, known as MiCAR. This authorization was issued in Italy after a thorough review process conducted by the securities markets regulator… 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

June 18, 2026 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has indicated in a recent update that Europe’s financial markets stand at a critical juncture. Surging demands for funding the green and digital transitions, alongside demographic shifts and efforts to bolster strategic independence, call for unprecedented levels of long-term capital. Achieving deeper, more unified,… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

This past week, the European Banking Association (EBA) issued a statement on tokenized deposits and stablecoins. The statement was part of the ongoing Digital Currencies & Smart Payments Working Group (DSWG). The statement declared that it is still too early to judge how well stablecoins and… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Euronext, Europe’s capital markets infrastructure provider, has teamed up with BNY (NYSE: BK), a global financial services firm, to significantly upgrade collateral management services for its clearing operations. The partnership, announced this month, focuses particularly on supporting cleared repo transactions and aims to deliver greater efficiency… Read More