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EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law

The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations.

MiCA, the EU's crypto law, has been formally signed. (Swedish government/Twitter)

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ECB Finalizes Digital Euro Prototypes as Development Decision Looms

The European Central Bank has examined the use of distributed ledger technology and smart contracts for its potential new digital currency.

The ECB is considering whether to issue its currency in digital form (moerschy/ Pixabay)

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EU Investment Firms Should Clearly State Crypto Is Unregulated, Watchdog Says

Companies that market crypto alongside traditional securities might mislead consumers about access to fair advice and compensation, the European Securities and Markets Authority worries.

The EU agency warned about crypto (Ralph/Pixabay)

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Crypto Conglomerates, DeFi Targets of EU Financial Stability Watchdog Concerns

Risks from smart contracts, high leverage and crypto staking and lending may imply a need for new regulations, the European Systemic Risk Board said.

ESRB Chair Christine Lagarde (ECB/Flickr)

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EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans

The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks.

The EU is set to agree new crypto tax laws (Ralph/Pixabay)

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French Regulator Says Fleeing U.S. Crypto Firms ‘Welcome’

100-odd crypto companies fleeing U.S. regulatory uncertainty are "welcome" in France and could be registered in the country as the just-agreed MiCA EU crypto legislation beds in, Financial Markets Authority officials said. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the global crypto industry.

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MiCA Is a 'Game Changer' for Crypto Industry: Lawyer

The EU Council, which represents 27 member states, unanimously approved the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA), making the bloc set to be the first major jurisdiction in the world with a crypto licensing regime. Clifford Chance LLP senior associate Laura Douglas weighs in on how this development could shape the regulatory landscape in the broader crypto industry.

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EU’s MiCA Inches Toward Law With Finance Ministers’ Sign-Off

Landmark new crypto rules were signed off on Tuesday by finance ministers of the European Union (EU). The EU’s Council, which represents 27 member states, unanimously approved the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA), making the bloc set to be the first major jurisdiction in the world with a crypto licensing regime. Clifford Chance LLP senior associate Laura Douglas discusses MiCA and its potential impact on the global crypto industry.

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EU’s Crypto Legal Framework Inches Towards Law With Finance Ministers’ Sign-Off

The landmark Markets in Crypto Assets regulation was given final approval by the EU’s Council, which also agreed a new law for sharing data on crypto tax holdings.

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EU Crypto Tax Plans Include NFTs, Foreign Companies, Draft Text Shows

Laws set to be agreed next week would require crypto companies to register with tax authorities, even if they’re based outside the bloc or offering non-fungible tokens.

The EU is set to agree new crypto tax laws (Ralph/Pixabay)