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Italy Setting Up Crypto Environment That Meets EU's New Laws, Central Bank Governor Says

Even though surveys show only about 2% of households own crypto, regulators are bracing for the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) rules for service providers.

By Sandali Handagama

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Feb 6, 2023 at 1:16 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

UK Crypto Rules Set a Modest Post-Brexit Divergence From the European Union

The industry is keenly watching divergences from Brussels in areas like stablecoins, lending and bitcoin disclosures.

By Jack SchicklerCamomile Shumba

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Feb 3, 2023 at 1:25 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

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MiCA at the Door: How European Crypto Firms Are Getting Ready for Sweeping Legislation

Adapting how crypto exchanges operate under the new regulation won’t be easy, but it might make it easier for them to get bank accounts in Europe.

By Anna Baydakova

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Jan 24, 2023 at 7:17 p.m. UTC

Jan 24, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

French Lawmakers Soften Stance on Compulsory Crypto Licenses

Crypto industry advocates had been concerned about tougher rules in the wake of the FTX collapse and as new EU legislation is readied.

By Jack Schickler

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Jan 24, 2023 at 6:58 p.m. UTC

Jan 24, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

EU Plans Digital Euro Bill, Metaverse Policy for May, Commission Says

The bill is set to underpin a putative new central bank digital currency, financial-services commissioner Mairead McGuinness said

By Jack Schickler

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Jan 24, 2023 at 12:01 p.m. UTC

Jan 24, 2023

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Policy

Regulations

Crypto Tax Proposed by Lawmakers to Fund EU Budget

Taxing capital gains, mining or crypto transactions are all being examined to fund the European Union’s $185 billion annual spending.

By Jack Schickler

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Jan 24, 2023 at 11:17 a.m. UTC

Jan 24, 2023

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Regulations

EU Lawmakers Impose ‘Prohibitive’ Requirements on Banks’ Crypto Holdings

The vote in the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee is intended to anticipate international bank-capital norms.

By Jack Schickler

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Jan 24, 2023 at 10:31 a.m. UTC

Jan 24, 2023

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Regulations

European Banks Must Fully Cover Crypto Holdings With Capital, Draft Text Says

A leaked proposal that faces a vote on Tuesday deems crypto assets to be the riskiest kind, in line with emerging international guidelines

By Jack Schickler

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Jan 23, 2023 at 5:18 p.m. UTC

Jan 23, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Regulation

The World's Best Crypto Policies: How They Do It in 37 Nations

What can the United States learn from regulation around the world? Jeff Wilser takes a grand tour.

By Jeff Wilser

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Jan 23, 2023 at 5:16 p.m. UTC

Jan 23, 2023

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Digital Euro Will Never Be Programmable, ECB’s Panetta Says

Some observers have touted restrictions on how people can spend their money as an advantage of a central bank digital currency.

By Jack Schickler

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Jan 23, 2023 at 3:28 p.m. UTC

Jan 23, 2023

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