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EU parliamentary elections will take place in June. (Guillaume Périgois/Unsplash)

Industry watchers are hoping for a younger, tech-savvy cohort of politicians that can drive innovation-friendly policy forward.

By Sandali Handagama

Apr 30, 2024 at 8:05 a.m. UTC

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Europe is getting ready to enforce MiCA. (Danielle Rice/ Unsplash)

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Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA

With MiCA stablecoin rules taking effect in June, CoinDesk reached out to regulators in all 27 EU member states to show where countries are at with implementation.

By Sandali Handagama

Apr 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2024

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EU Parliament Adopts Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package, Also Policing Crypto

The new laws set up "enhanced" due diligence and customer checks for crypto firms.

By Sandali Handagama

Apr 26, 2024 at 10:44 a.m. UTC

Apr 26, 2024

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The EU's MiCA law starts to take effect at end-2024. (Pixabay)

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EU's MiCA Rules Have Had Little Influence on the European Crypto Market, Regulator Says

The rules, which take effect at the end of the year, have yet to spur increased euro-based transactions in crypto markets.

By Camomile Shumba

Apr 10, 2024 at 3:22 p.m. UTC

Apr 10, 2024

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EU regulators are exploring the boundaries of MiCA regulation. (Pixabay)

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EU Watchdog Says Reordering Blockchain Transactions Might Be Market Abuse. Industry Says It's Not

Maximum extractable value (MEV), in which blockchain operators reorder transactions to squeeze out additional profits, usually at the expense of whoever is sending the transac...

By Sandali Handagama

Apr 5, 2024 at 4:00 a.m. UTC

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EU Markets Watchdog Steps Closer to Finalizing Rules Under MiCA

The European Securities and Markets Authority on Monday published a final report on measures along with its third consultation package for further rules and guidance.

By Sandali Handagama

Mar 25, 2024 at 11:17 a.m. UTC

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EU Lawmakers Vote for Three Major Texts in Anti-Money Laundering Package That Also Targets Crypto

The broad package sets up an anti-money laundering authority, a single rulebook for all 27 member states, and tough rules for crypto service providers.

By Sandali Handagama

Mar 19, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. UTC

Mar 19, 2024

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EU Regulators Publish Batch of Draft Rules for Stablecoins Under MiCA

The draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) lay out requirements for issuers when dealing with complaints about stablecoins referencing multiple currencies or assets.

By Sandali Handagama

Mar 13, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. UTC

Mar 13, 2024

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