The European Central Bank says euro-backed stablecoins could drain bank deposits, weaken commercial lending, and make monetary policy less effective across the eurozone. Translation: Brussels is once again arguing over who gets to control digital money — private issuers, commercial banks, or the central bank itself. ECB warning: Euro stablecoins could pull deposits out of […]
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German lawmakers block Green plan to end Bitcoin tax break Germany’s one-year crypto tax break has survived another push to scrap it, keeping the Haltefrist intact for now and preserving a rare win for long-term Bitcoin holders. Haltefrist remains in place Bitcoin stays tax-free after 12 months Crypto tax reform pressure is still building German […]
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The UK and EU are both reworking stablecoin regulation as they try to keep innovation alive without handing the keys to the payments system to a handful of private issuers. UK and EU regulators are softening some of their toughest stablecoin proposals. Ownership caps, reserve rules, and yield bans are all under review. The U.S. […]
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Italy’s largest bank is leaning harder into crypto, and it’s doing so with the kind of caution only a giant regulated lender can love. Intesa Sanpaolo more than doubled its crypto holdings in Q1, lifting exposure to roughly $235 million while shifting toward Bitcoin and Ethereum, cutting back Solana, and adding more crypto infrastructure bets. […]
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Poland’s crypto regulation push is finally moving again, but the bill’s broad enforcement powers are already drawing heat from the market. The Sejm has passed the government-backed law, yet critics say it gives the country’s financial watchdog too much room to freeze accounts and transactions with too little oversight. Sejm passes bill 2529: 241 votes […]
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Poland’s crypto regulation fight has turned into a messy showdown, with four rival bills, a fresh push for a total ban, and a debate over whether the country’s financial watchdog should be armed with serious enforcement teeth or a bureaucratic hammer. Four competing crypto bills are under review in Poland’s Sejm KNF powers over account […]
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South Korea is accelerating its push for a won-based stablecoin framework as lawmakers and industry leaders warn that dollar-backed tokens could lock the country into someone else’s payment rails. Won-based stablecoin push: Korea wants a domestic answer before dollar tokens become the default Policy race: lawmakers are weighing MiCA, the U.K., and Korea’s digital-asset basic […]
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W Group Strengthens Regulated Infrastructure As White Tech Wins Hanfa Approval Under Mica has strengthened its European crypto footprint after White Tech secured HANFA authorization under MiCA, giving the firm regulated access to exchange, transfer, and custody services across the EU. HANFA approval under the EU’s MiCA regulation White Tech cleared for exchange, transfer, and […]
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Europe’s push for a homegrown stablecoin market is running into the same old problem: too much caution can become a chokehold. Blockchain for Europe is now calling for changes to MiCA, saying the EU’s crypto rulebook has made euro-denominated stablecoins safer, but also far less competitive than dollar-backed rivals. Blockchain for Europe wants MiCA reforms […]
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Euro stablecoins are surging under MiCA, and Europe is making the point loud and clear: if you want access to the regulated market, you play by the rules or you get sidelined. Euro stablecoins reportedly surged 1,200% under MiCA Regulated issuers are pulling liquidity away from offshore rivals Banks and institutions are driving adoption, not […]
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