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Societe Generale Subsidiary Becomes the First Licensed Crypto Service Provider in France
Societe Generale's crypto division is the first company to become a licensed crypto service provider in France.
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Crypto
Securitize to Tokenize Real Estate Trust in Compliance with EU’s DLT Pilot
Already registered with the US regulators, Securitize has now issued its first tokenized equities in Europe.
Crypto
EU Watchdog Proposes Limiting Leverage in Crypto Trading
The ESRB also urged EU lawmakers to impose stricter collateral requirements for stablecoins.
Best Stocks
Meta Down 1.4% Premarket After $1.3B Fine Over US Data Transfers
The fine against Meta is the largest of its kind in the EU so far.
Policy
EU Council Adopts MiCA, Finalizing its First Crypto Regulatory Framework
Specific rules of the MiCA regulation are expected to take effect from July 2024.
Crypto
EU Parliament Approves “Markets in Crypto-Assets” Regulation (MiCA)
The EU lawmakers have approved a regulation that would establish harmonized rules for crypto-assets at the EU level.
DeFi
EU Shifts Regulatory Focus to DeFi, Report Highlights Likely Policy Direction
EU could introduce several new policy changes to improve DeFi regulation as current policies are considered "inadequate."
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EU to Grade Cryptocurrencies Based on Energy Consumption: Report
EU's arm plans to create a energy-efficiency grading measure for cryptocurrencies to tackle their high energy consumption and encourage greener crypto systems.
Policy
Portugal Eyes 28% Crypto Tax As Entire EU Moves To Expand DeFI Regulations
EU is moving forward with crypto taxation and regulation both at the level of the Union and individual countries.
Policy
EU MPs Vote in Favor of a New European Crypto Tax Resolution
The non-binding resolution on crypto taxation in Europe was passed with 566 votes in favor, and 7 against on October 4th.
Payments
Cash Still Reigns as King—For Now at Least
Although the rise of fintech has been nothing short of exceptional. However, a cashless society doesn't come without risks.
Crypto
No Minimum Exemption for Crypto—EU Votes to Track all Transactions as Privacy Concerns Mount
EU's draft bill, if passed, could end privacy for cryptocurrency users in the region.
Crypto
Europe’s Whales Control 25% of Global Crypto Activity — Here’s Why
Relatively crypto-friendly regulatory frameworks in Europe has given rise to the world's largest cryptocurrency market.