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EU Officials: Digital Euro Focusing on Personal Use First, Not Web3
A retail digital euro will, in the first stage, only enable payments initiated by people, rather than allowing businesses to settle invoices, issue paychecks or be used in decentralized finance, European Union (EU) officials said Wednesday. "The Hash" team discusses central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their privacy implications amid a global race to digital money.
Brazilian Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex Authorized to List ETPs in the European Union
The company earlier this year received approval to operate in Switzerland and listed an ETP there in May.
What Are the Consequences of MiCA's Potential Stablecoin Ban
"There's a serious concern ... that stablecoins will have a major role in our economy in the future," Blockchain for Europe Secretary General Robert Kopitsch says, explaining the European Union's legislation that could potentially ban dollar-pegged stablecoins. Plus, he shares possible solutions.
Blockchain for Europe Exec on EU Potentially Banning Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins
The European Union could potentially ban U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins in 27 countries if the union finalizes the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. Blockchain for Europe Secretary General Robert Kopitsch breaks down the legislation.
Digital Bank Revolut Gets Approval to Offer Crypto Services Throughout Europe
The authorization will let the firm, which was valued at $33 billion in a recent funding round, offer crypto services to its 17 million customers in the European Economic Area.
EU Official Says Europe’s MiCA Bill Would Prevent Collapses Like Terra's
Peter Kerstens said the rules would require stablecoins to be fully collateralized and redeemable upon request.
Ex-CFTC Chairman Sees Europe’s MiCA Bill as Threat to US Crypto Industry
Chris Giancarlo says the United States should take the lead in regulating digital assets.
European Crypto Unicorn Bitpanda Is Now Regulated in Spain
The cryptocurrency exchange is also registered with regulators in Austria, France, Italy and Sweden.
EU Finance Commissioner Calls for Speedy Passage of Crypto Law
Mairead McGuinness also said if it were in place, the MiCA framework could also facilitate sanctions implementation.
