European Union

EU lawmakers agree provisional deal on simplified AI rules
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11 May, 2026

EU lawmakers agree provisional deal on simplified AI rules

European lawmakers have agreed to revise the AI Act with delayed rollout timelines, lighter business obligations, and stronger child protections.
EU bans exchanges with Russian crypto services in new sanctions
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1 May, 2026

EU bans exchanges with Russian crypto services in new sanctions

EU unveils fresh sanctions on Russia, blocking exchanges with Russian crypto firms and DeFi platforms to prevent digital asset loopholes.
Stablecoins losing cross-border appeal; Circle v Tether in DeFi fight
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30 April, 2026

Stablecoins losing cross-border appeal; Circle v Tether in DeFi fight

Stablecoins Tether and Circle are locked in a DeFi fight, Meta pilots USDC payouts, and EU sanctions tighten on Russia...
MiCA makes euro stablecoin market safer but less competitive
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30 April, 2026

MiCA makes euro stablecoin market safer but less competitive

MiCA rules boost euro stablecoin safety but curb competitiveness, with reforms urged on reserves and remuneration.
New Bank of Korea head prioritizes CBDCs, deposit tokens
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28 April, 2026

New Bank of Korea head prioritizes CBDCs, deposit tokens

Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song outlines priorities, backing CBDCs and tokenized deposits to globalize the won and redefine central...
EU regulator clarifies expectations ahead of MiCA deadline
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24 April, 2026

EU regulator clarifies expectations ahead of MiCA deadline

ESMA clarifies expectations ahead of the MiCA transition deadline, warning crypto firms must secure EU licenses by July 1, 2026,...