European Union

Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules
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27 August, 2026

Germany leads MiCA licenses as EU tightens crypto rules

Germany leads in the EU in MiCA licenses as 14 non-EU crypto firms face transaction bans, while the ECB moves...
Austria sanctions Bitpanda, first penalty under MiCA
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21 August, 2026

Austria sanctions Bitpanda, first penalty under MiCA

Bitpanda is facing a €70,000 fine over MiCA violations, marking the first penalty under the EU's digital currency regulation framework.
EU weighs MiCA changes in 2027 amid US stablecoin push
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12 August, 2026

EU weighs MiCA changes in 2027 amid US stablecoin push

The European Union is set to revise its MiCA crypto rules to cover non-EU issuers, as market changes and the...
EU authorizes 12 new crypto service providers under MiCA
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11 August, 2026

EU authorizes 12 new crypto service providers under MiCA

The EU's MiCA register expanded with 12 newly authorized crypto-asset service providers, raising the bloc's total licensed CASPs to 321.
Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system
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31 July, 2026

Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system

Greece launches a €415.6 million ($472.8 million) bid for a digital ID card system to enhance security, authentication, and compliance...
EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions
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28 July, 2026

EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions

EU expands sanctions on A7A5 and HTX while Circle boosts blockchain ambitions and researchers uncover x402 security flaws.