Ricardo Salinas, one of the wealthiest men in Mexico, has criticized Europe’s stance on cryptocurrency, comparing it to a museum and a zoo. In a
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Ripple Expands in Europe—Its Payments Solution Hits Portugal for the First Time
Ripple expands in Europe, bringing instant, low-cost blockchain payments to Portugal and revolutionizing transfers on the Portugal-Brazil corridor. Ripple’s European Footprint Grows—First Ever Launch of
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Blackrock to Launch Bitcoin ETP in Europe as Institutions Dive Into Crypto
Blackrock is seeking to launch a bitcoin ETP in Europe, capitalizing on institutional demand after its U.S. bitcoin ETF amassed nearly $60 billion in assets.
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Kraken secures EU MiFID license, enabling launch of regulated derivatives offering
We’re excited to announce we have obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU. The license was obtained through the acquisition
Read moreWinklevoss twins’ Gemini exchange selects Malta as Europe MiCA hub
The biggest challenge in MiCA compliance was allocating resources to build the required infrastructure, Gemini’s head of Europe said.
Read moreEU’s new ‘DORA’ rules come into effect: What does it mean for crypto?
Europe’s Digital Operational Resilience Act now applies to crypto businesses, expanding MiCA’s scope and requiring firms to enhance cybersecurity and risk management.
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