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French central bank explores DeFi risks and regulation

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13 April, 2023

French central bank explores DeFi risks and regulation

The French central bank published a detailed discussion paper this week on DeFi, exploring its risks and the potential regulatory...

EU parliament approves stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

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James Field

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3 April, 2023

EU parliament approves stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

To strengthen its AML/CTF regulations, EU lawmakers approved three new draft legislations that would ensure to uphold transparency, heighten authorities'...

EU banking authority seeks digital currency expert ahead of MiCA law implementation

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Wahid Pessarlay

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27 March, 2023

EU banking authority seeks digital currency expert ahead of MiCA law implementation

The EBA is on the hunt for an individual with sufficient expertise in digital assets and one that could supervise...

We will not be lenient with digital assets under MiCA, Dutch financial watchdog says

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Steve Kaaru

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21 March, 2023

We will not be lenient with digital assets under MiCA, Dutch financial watchdog says

While some, like Hong Kong, have modified their regulatory outlook to attract VASPs and investors, Dutch AFM says it will...

EU increases focus on NFTs in leaked draft of anti-money laundering bill

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James Field

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7 March, 2023

EU increases focus on NFTs in leaked draft of anti-money laundering bill

The proposed change to the AML rules fills a noticeable gap in the EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation,...

France to tighten digital asset laws as MiCA looms

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Steve Kaaru

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6 March, 2023

France to tighten digital asset laws as MiCA looms

French lawmakers have passed new laws that tighten measures on cybersecurity, internal controls, and anti-money laundering but are not as...

Bank of Israel reveals plan for proposed stablecoin regulation, supervision

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Wahid Pessarlay

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28 February, 2023

Bank of Israel reveals plan for proposed stablecoin regulation, supervision

Israel's proposed legislations in regulating stablecoins include restricting algorithmic stablecoins and uncollateralized assets, as well as "borrowing" the EU's MiCA...

US officials to meet with ‘crypto’ crooks to discuss European regulations

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Steven Stradbrooke

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17 February, 2023

US officials to meet with ‘crypto’ crooks to discuss European regulations

Apart from the planned meeting with EU officials on the MiCA regulations, U.S. authorities will also hold talks with controversial...

Final vote on EU’s landmark MiCA regulation delayed until April

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James Field

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19 January, 2023

Final vote on EU’s landmark MiCA regulation delayed until April

The European Union faces another delay in voting for the passing of its proposed MiCA regulation as it struggles to...

European Parliament agrees on new laws covering stablecoins, unbacked digital assets and exchanges

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Jordan Atkins

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12 October, 2022

European Parliament agrees on new laws covering stablecoins, unbacked digital assets and exchanges

The effort signifies the European Union’s renewed urgency in ensuring that European law addresses issues posed by digital assets.

EU puts DeFi on notice, revives stablecoin transaction cap

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Steven Stradbrooke

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3 October, 2022

EU puts DeFi on notice, revives stablecoin transaction cap

The European Union is bracing for another wave of measures in the digital asset sector as Parliament mulls tougher laws...

South Korea: ICO ban likely to be lifted as Bank of Korea eyes EU’s MiCA

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Wahid Pessarlay

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2 September, 2022

South Korea: ICO ban likely to be lifted as Bank of Korea eyes EU’s MiCA

The central bank stated its intention in a paper it published reviewing the EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Act (MiCA),...

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