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An American Revolution — How US Crypto Policy Diverges From Rest of World
An American Revolution — How US Crypto Policy Diverges From Rest of World
July 04, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

There will be no fireworks for the digital asset sector this July Fourth.  It’s looking like the course du jour being cooked on the grill...

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Circle Says Lack of Direct EMI Access to EU Central Bank Accounts Stifles Payments Innovation
Circle Says Lack of Direct EMI Access to EU Central Bank Accounts Stifles Payments Innovation
May 19, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

To access central bank accounts in the European Union (EU) today, electronic money token (EMT) issuers, and by extension all electronic money institutions (EMIs), have...

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Ripple CEO Says US ‘Getting Passed’ in Crypto Policies
Ripple CEO Says US ‘Getting Passed’ in Crypto Policies
May 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The United States is being passed by other countries in terms of policies that promote innovation. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said during a fireside chat with CNBC this...

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EU Crypto Regulations Pass as Policymakers Claim Advantage Over US
EU Crypto Regulations Pass as Policymakers Claim Advantage Over US
April 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

How do you deal with a problem like crypto? While American regulators and lawmakers quibble over how to properly oversee the infamously tumultuous digital asset...

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Crypto Exchanges Face Uphill Battle for EU Regulatory Approval
Crypto Exchanges Face Uphill Battle for EU Regulatory Approval
January 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

As European regulators crack down on unlicensed crypto exchanges, gaining approval is proving challenging. Last week, for instance, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch central...

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Euro-Denominated Stablecoins Vie for Prominence in MiCA Era
Euro-Denominated Stablecoins Vie for Prominence in MiCA Era
January 23, 2023  |  emea

The EURM token is the latest euro-denominated stablecoin endorsed by Spain’s central bank. The new digital euro will be issued by Spanish FinTech Monei, which...

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European Commissioner: Crypto Rules Needed Worldwide
European Commissioner: Crypto Rules Needed Worldwide
January 19, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency regulations need to be implemented around the world. So said European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, who said it’s great the European Union (EU) has become...

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‘Translating Issues’ Delay Vote on EU Crypto Law
‘Translating Issues’ Delay Vote on EU Crypto Law
January 17, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Technical issues are reportedly behind the second delay surrounding the passage of the EU’s landmark crypto legislation. A vote on the Markets in Crypto Assets...

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EU Crypto Exchanges Capitalize on Post-FTX Uncertainty to Attract Users
EU Crypto Exchanges Capitalize on Post-FTX Uncertainty to Attract Users
January 12, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The EU cryptocurrency ecosystem has welcomed two new cryptocurrency exchanges this month. Following the sector’s renewed focus on risk management after the spectacular collapse of...

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