
Europe
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16 September, 2024
Latvia to offer pre-licensing consultations to VASPs
With MiCA taking effect in December, Latvia’s central bank is offering free pre-licensing consultation to VASPs seeking to apply for...
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30 August, 2024
Switzerland launches instant payments
As one of Europe’s most cash-loving nations, Switzerland has over one-third of all transactions in cash, which the central bank...
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27 August, 2024
IDC guide predicts worldwide AI spending to reach $632 billion by 2028
The IDC notes in its guide that the meteoric rise of generative AI systems over the last 24 months will...
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13 August, 2024
European financial markets advocacy body suggests policy steps to scale DLT in capital markets
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe’s paper on digital finance outlines priorities for a "competitive financial market," and one...
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6 August, 2024
ESMA warns national authorities over authorization of non-EU digital asset firms
Addressing the risks of digital asset firms seeking EU approval, ESMA calls on NCAs to do a "case-by-case assessment" to...
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2 August, 2024
Luxembourg updated DLT bill adds ‘control agent’ role for digital securities
Luxembourg has proposed a new DLT bill that adds an optional "control agent" role responsible for issuing digital securities, tracking...