Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation

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.
Ireland unveils AML plan with tougher crypto, travel rule measures
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20 August, 2026

Ireland unveils AML plan with tougher crypto, travel rule measures

Ireland launches its national AML strategy, adding enhanced checks for private crypto wallet transfers and stricter due diligence on overseas...
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.
Has President Trump agreed to CLARITY crypto ‘ethics’ limits?
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21 July, 2026

Has President Trump agreed to CLARITY crypto ‘ethics’ limits?

CLARITY's Senate vote remains uncertain as ethics concerns grow, GENIUS rules lag, and most U.S. voters express distrust in crypto.
UK, EU rethinking stablecoin rules amid calls for global standards
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21 May, 2026

UK, EU rethinking stablecoin rules amid calls for global standards

The United Kingdom and EU are revising stablecoin regulations as central bankers aim for competition and safety, with new rules...
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...