
European Union
Digital euro eyed to counter Trump’s stablecoin push
With Donald Trump promoting USD-backed stablecoins, ECB's Cipollone chimes in, saying the eurozone needs a digital euro, drawing mixed reactions...
ESMA sets deadline for firms to comply with MiCA
In a January 17 statement, ESMA urged crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to restrict or delist stablecoins that are not...
Cyprus orders VASPs to prove compliance by January 10
CySEC has granted a grace period for MiCA compliance until July 2026 but wants VASPs to prove they were operational...
Tether’s redemptions soar as EU stablecoin rules take effect
January 1 marked the official launch of the EU’s MiCA regulations, preceded by nearly $4 billion in redemptions of USDT—Tether’s...
EUDR won’t impact Brazil’s paper and pulp industry
Brazil's paper and pulp industry players say EUDR will not affect operations. In other news, Northern Trust signed a deal...
Germany passes MiCA implementation legislation at 11th hour
While Scholz's coalition collapsed, Germany managed to pass FinmadiG, giving relief to digital asset players awaiting a solid groundwork for...