MoonPay adds crypto payments for Revolut users in the UK and EU

Jul 14, 2025

MoonPay adds crypto payments for Revolut users in the UK and EU

Customers will be able to buy digital assets in one click using their bank accounts

European regulator ESMA criticizes Maltese authorities after issuing licenses to OKX, Gemini, and CryptoCom

Jul 10, 2025

European regulator ESMA criticizes Maltese authorities after issuing licenses to OKX, Gemini, and CryptoCom

The officials said the oversight of one of the exchanges was weak due to violations of AML regulations

Spanish bank BBVA has launched in-app cryptocurrency trading

Jul 7, 2025

Spanish bank BBVA has launched in-app cryptocurrency trading

The service complies with the provisions of the EU’s MiCA digital asset markets law

Kraken has received a work permit in the European Economic Area

Jun 26, 2025

Kraken has received a work permit in the European Economic Area

Earlier, the exchange moved its global headquarters to Wyoming due to favorable regulatory conditions

Crypto com exchange to launch securities trading in Europe

May 21, 2025

Crypto com exchange to launch securities trading in Europe

The exchange has been granted a MIFID license after buying Cypriot firm Allnew Investments

Custodian BitGo has received a MiCA license from the German regulator

May 12, 2025

Custodian BitGo has received a MiCA license from the German regulator

The company’s German branch was launched in 2023

ECB has said it needed to tighten MiCA to protect against threats from dollar-pegged stablecoins

Apr 23, 2025

ECB has said it needed to tighten MiCA to protect against threats from dollar-pegged stablecoins

In turn, the European Commission said that the bank misinterpreted the norms of the law, and in its current form it is already capable of protecting the bloc’s economy

Dutch bank ING will launch a stablecoin in compliance with the MiCA law

Apr 22, 2025

Dutch bank ING will launch a stablecoin in compliance with the MiCA law

Several other financial institutions and crypto service providers are partners in the project

EU regulator proposes to oblige insurance firms to hold 100% reserves for clients’ crypto assets

Mar 28, 2025

EU regulator proposes to oblige insurance firms to hold 100% reserves for clients’ crypto assets

Officials deemed this necessary due to the high volatility of digital assets

Broker eToro launches cryptocurrency to fiat conversion in the UK and EU

Mar 24, 2025

Broker eToro launches cryptocurrency to fiat conversion in the UK and EU

The feature is available for selected clients

EU securities regulator has clarified the status of MiCA-compliant stablecoins

Mar 5, 2025

EU securities regulator has clarified the status of MiCA-compliant stablecoins

According to officials, holding and transferring such assets does not breach legislation under MiCA

European Securities Market Supervisory Authority has proposed mandatory background checks for crypto firms

Feb 18, 2025

European Securities Market Supervisory Authority has proposed mandatory background checks for crypto firms

The focus is on ensuring advisors can clearly communicate the risks and complexities of digital assets to clients