Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation

Germany passes MiCA implementation legislation at 11th hour
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26 December, 2024

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...
ESMA publishes final guidelines as MiCA looms
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24 December, 2024

ESMA publishes final guidelines as MiCA looms

ESMA released the final policy documents just two weeks before MiCA takes full effect, but it remains to be seen...
2024: Year in regulation for digital assets
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18 December, 2024

2024: Year in regulation for digital assets

In 2024, key trends in the blockchain space include global authorities focusing on regulating stablecoins, block reward mining, and enforcing...
Ripple launches stablecoin; Tether invests in EU lifeboats
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18 December, 2024

Ripple launches stablecoin; Tether invests in EU lifeboats

Ripple says choosing NYDFS for its newly minted RLUSD will help increase the token's acceptance. Elsewhere, Tether continues to look...
BIS, 7 other banks publish CBDC policy, design considerations
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6 December, 2024

BIS, 7 other banks publish CBDC policy, design considerations

The central banks included England, Japan and the European Union, and delved into privacy, preventing crime, the two-tier system, cybersecurity,...
Coinbase scraps Turkey plans, wants to dump AML laws
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4 December, 2024

Coinbase scraps Turkey plans, wants to dump AML laws

After ceasing USDC rewards in the European Economic Area, Coinbase withdrew its Turkey licensing plans while CEO Armstrong painted some...