UK crypto rules unclear for firms avoiding Europe’s MiCA regulation
While some industry execs believe that MiCA could trigger a shift from the EU to the UK, others question the UK’s unclear crypto regulations. Go to Source
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Bitcoin academics slam controversial ECB paper blasting Bitcoin
The rebuttal critiques several arguments made by the ECB paper’s authors earlier this month that argued Bitcoin’s price should be regulated or outright banned. Go to Source
US lagging behind in global stablecoin adoption — Chainalysis
Growing demand for US dollar-backed stablecoins and regulatory uncertainty in the US are the key reasons for stablecoins thriving in other jurisdictions. Go to Source
Ireland drafting urgent crypto laws before EU money laundering rules
Ireland’s finance minister wants to act quickly before the EU enacts strict Anti-Money Laundering legislation. Go to Source
EU’s MiCA bill set to shape global stablecoin regulations — Binance
While MiCA is seen as a net positive for stablecoin regulation, it introduces consolidation concerns, especially among small crypto firms. Go to Source
Georgia opposition debuts civil blockchain project ahead of critical elections
Georgia’s political opposition wants to use blockchain technology to develop civil society and the country’s business landscape. Go to Source
Is Tether’s USDT stablecoin ‘noncompliant’ with EU’s MiCA regulations?
The European Securities and Markets Authority declined to disclose whether USDt is “noncompliant” but said it is working on solutions to issues in the framework. Go to Source
ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets
European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone would like to see a sort of European union for digital assets. Go to Source
Europe not in top priority for Sam Altman’s Worldcoin: Report
An exec said Worldcoin is seeing a “larger dynamic” in non-European countries, including those in the Asia-Pacific region and Latin American jurisdictions. Go to Source
Swift to Pilot Digital Asset and Currency Transactions in 2025
Swift will begin live trials for digital asset and currency transactions in 2025, engaging banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in a major step toward real-world applications. By leveraging its existing network, Swift aims to merge digital and traditional assets, addressing the challenges of disconnected platforms. The trials build on successful blockchain experiments, seeking … Read more
