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March 2023

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Bitcoin, Ether extend losses; all eyes on U.S. interest rates

Bitcoin, Ether, Forkast 500 NFT index fall; euros rises amid Credit Suisse’s loan

Bitcoin, Ether rise along with most top 10 cryptos, amid ‘bull trap’ warning

March 2023

Crypto Clarity Coming?

The UK and Europe are following suit in trying to regulate crypto. Just how far along have they come and what more do they have in store?

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Bitcoin, Ether rise along with most top 10 cryptos, amid ‘bull trap’ warning

Binance, Ingenico begin crypto payments in France

EU begins regulatory sandbox for blockchain technology

February 2023

Why Europe’s DORA regulation is a band aid but not a cure

EU’s new Digital Operational Resilience Act aims to help firms withstand cyberattacks. Monica Oravcova of Naoris Protocol explains why it doesn’t go far enough.

Davos kicks off

Climate action and Ukraine were key discussion points on the first day of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos.

Will crypto’s real-world impact become more evident in 2023?

Crypto Council’s Sheila Warren hopes to see more of crypto’s real-world use cases emerging in the media next year.

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EU begins regulatory sandbox for blockchain technology

Binance obtains approval in Sweden to fuel Europe expansion

January 2023

DeFi regulation: it’s not a matter of if, but when

The push to regulate DeFi is stronger than ever, and the sector would be wise not to fight but participate in that inevitability, writes Michael Shing of XREX.

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Binance obtains approval in Sweden to fuel Europe expansion

January 2023

The crash and burn of FTX: What lessons does it teach us?

As FTX victims and creditors sift through the pieces, how much of this blowup should regulators have seen coming — and could it happen again?

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Binance obtains approval in Sweden to fuel Europe expansion

Russia plans launch of national crypto exchange

Huobi plans Southeast Asia, Europe, Caribbean expansion

NFT platform, art collective launch collaboration in aid of Ukraine

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether rise amid positive inflation data, despite reports of Russian missile strikes in Poland

BIS’ ‘Project Mariana’ to explore CBDC integration with DeFi

November 2022

How Europe’s MiCA can pave the way for crypto’s revival

Europe’s new MiCA framework for regulating crypto shows the good that can happen when government works with and not against the industry, writes Nick Saponaro of Divi Labs.

EU targets Bitcoin with energy efficiency labeling for crypto

This isn’t the first time the bloc has examined cracking down on Bitcoin mining, and it comes amid a growing push from regulators to examine the industry’s carbon footprint.

Fintech Cooling Ahead?

Fintech’s growth in the EU has been described as “unprecedented”, but a report warns of consolidation in the years to come.

‘High risk’ crypto activity most prevalent in Eastern Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war: Chainalysis

‘Risky or illicit’ transactions represent the highest rate of any region measured by the blockchain analytics firm.

Temperatures rise over alleged Celsius withdrawals ahead of bankruptcy

Top blockchain and crypto news: Celsius founder in hot water. European bank woes cast crypto shadow. Will BSN’s Chinese roots thwart its global ambitions?

How will the crypto tax debate play out in the UK?

Like many nations, the UK is formulating new rules and guidelines for crypto taxation. Will they help or hinder its crypto hub aspirations?

3 reasons crypto will spring back after Crypto Winter

The crypto market has been down for months, but the industry’s long-term future is brighter than ever, writes Guilhem Chaumont of Flowdesk. Here’s why.

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BIS’ ‘Project Mariana’ to explore CBDC integration with DeFi

UK lawmakers vote to regulate digital assets as financial instruments

Markets: Bitcoin price back above US$20,000, Ether jumps as U.K. votes to regulate crypto

Top “UK Crypto Hub” proponent Rishi Sunak to become prime minister

Markets: Bitcoin, Ether fall as EU considers crackdown on energy-intensive crypto mining

Crypto.com to invest US$145 mln in France as base for European operations

European Parliament agrees on preliminary crypto regulation

EU Council approves MiCA text for crypto regulation

European Parliament calls for crypto asset taxation, blockchain tax innovation

October 2022

If the UK wants to become a crypto hub, it must do better

Britain’s internal divisions could thwart its crypt ambitions, writes Nick Saponaro of Divi Labs. Will it be eclipsed by crypto-friendly Dubai?

Queen Elizabeth artwork NFTs flood into OpenSea marketplace

Demand for non-fungible tokens connected to the late monarch surge along with prices.

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European Parliament calls for crypto asset taxation, blockchain tax innovation

Russia said to consider digital ruble settlements with China

Coinbase gets nod from Dutch central bank to offer crypto services

UK bill allows law enforcement to ‘seize, freeze, recover’ crypto assets

Japanese banking giant Nomura’s crypto unit to be based in Switzerland

New UK PM, finance minister have previously supported crypto, blockchain

September 2022

Merge prep rush; Scams down, hacks up

CME prepares to launch ETH options as the merge gets closer, Meanwhile, a Chainalysis says crypto scams are down.

WazirX issues warning; Stablecoin giants back Merge

WazirX users head for exits amid a dispute between Binance. Meanwhile, Circle and Tether announce support for the new ETH P-O-S.

Vitalik Buterin says he used Tornado Cash to donate to Ukraine

Amid debate over the U.S. Treasury Department’s banning of the crypto mixer, the Ethereum cofounder said he used the service to protect recipients.

How data unions can reshape the global data economy

Europe’s Digital Markets Act will soon take power over personal data away from Big Tech and give it back to the people. How can data cooperatives help?

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New UK PM, finance minister have previously supported crypto, blockchain

Bank of Korea to institutionalize ICOs in new crypto law

Alleged Tornado Cash Developer Alexey Pertsev to stay in jail

Ukraine seizes funds from crypto wallet funding Russian forces

Ukraine spends US$54 mln in crypto donations towards war supplies

EU seeks to limit banks’ crypto exposure

UK seeks guidance on how to regulate crypto, digital assets

CBDCs better poised for cross-border payments than Bitcoin, stablecoins: ECB study

August 2022

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CBDCs better poised for cross-border payments than Bitcoin, stablecoins: ECB study

UK seeks to regulate stablecoins for payments in new markets bill

Binance fined by Dutch central bank for improper registration

Binance gets nod from Spain to offer crypto exchange, custody services

Hong Kong SFC boss Ashley Alder to head UK’s Financial Conduct Authority

EU’s new crypto rule requires stablecoin issuers to hold more reserves

July 2022

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EU’s new crypto rule requires stablecoin issuers to hold more reserves

USDC operator Circle introduces new Euro Coin stablecoin

June 2022

Terra embezzlement alleged; RBI reiterates crypto warning

A Terra employee has been accused of embezzlement. Meanwhile, a crypto mining farm has been found in Russia’s oldest prison.

To stay relevant, crypto regulations need to evolve, decentralize: Crypto Rising

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown that cryptocurrency regulations need to expand beyond the jurisdiction of a single government and blockchain technology can help with that, said panelists at ‘Crypto Rising,’ a series of virtual monthly events organized by Forkast.

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USDC operator Circle introduces new Euro Coin stablecoin

Russia uncovers a crypto mining farm in its oldest prison: report

Cryptocurrency is worthless: ECB Christine Lagarde

Binance looks to add Germany to its license collection

ECB study says anonymous CBDC may get outshined by private coins