Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations Bitpanda, a leading cryptocurrency and investment platform, has been granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licence by Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, enabling it to operate under a unified regulatory framework across all 27 EU member states. Bitpanda secures MiCA licence EU-wide regulatory framework Standardized crypto rules […]
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Kenyan Lawmakers Propose New Crypto Law to Regulate Digital Asset Firms Kenyan lawmakers have introduced the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bills, 2025, aiming to regulate the digital asset industry amid high crypto adoption rates in the country. New bill requires digital asset firms to establish local offices in Kenya. Strict governance rules mandated for boards […]
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Crypto-Friendly Mark Uyeda Takes Over as Acting SEC Chair After Gensler Resigns Mark Uyeda, a Republican commissioner known for his crypto-friendly stance, has been appointed as the acting chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following Gary Gensler’s resignation. This shift, accompanied by Caroline Pham’s appointment as acting chair of the Commodity Futures […]
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IRS to Implement New Crypto Transaction Reporting in 2025: What You Need to Know The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to usher in a new era of crypto regulation with third-party reporting requirements starting in 2025. These changes will impact centralized and decentralized platforms, as well as Bitcoin ETF investors, aiming to enhance tax […]
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Boerse Stuttgart Pioneers with EU’s MiCA License: A New Era for Crypto Regulation Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody has become the first German crypto provider to secure a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), marking a pivotal moment for crypto regulation in Europe. This milestone highlights the potential for regulated infrastructure to drive mainstream […]
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Tim Scott’s New Crypto Regulation Agenda: Balancing Innovation and Consumer Protection Tim Scott, the new U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chair, is setting a bold new course for cryptocurrency regulation, aiming to foster financial innovation while ensuring consumer protection. This shift comes after the 2024 elections, marking a significant change in the committee’s leadership and policy […]
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Malaysian PM Discusses Crypto Regulatory Framework with Binance and UAE Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently met with Binance founder Changpeng Zhao and UAE officials in Abu Dhabi to discuss the development of a crypto regulatory framework aimed at modernizing Malaysia’s financial system. Malaysian PM meets with Binance and UAE to discuss crypto […]
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Grills Treasury Nominee Bessent on Crypto Policy and More Senator Elizabeth Warren isn’t pulling any punches. In a detailed 31-page letter, she’s challenging Scott Bessent, President Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary, ahead of his confirmation hearing. Warren’s letter dives into Bessent’s Wall Street background and his potential impact on the U.S. financial […]
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Portugal’s BiG Bank Halts Fiat Payments to Crypto Platforms: Navigating Regulatory Shifts Banco de Investimento Global (BiG), managing assets close to €7 billion, has halted fiat payments to cryptocurrency platforms, signaling a shift in Portugal’s once crypto-friendly stance amidst evolving regulations. BiG suspends fiat payments to crypto platforms Delphi Labs’ José Maria Macedo criticizes the […]
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Ripple CEO Dines with Trump: A Promising 2025 for Crypto? Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s dinner with President-elect Donald Trump and Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has sparked optimism about a pro-crypto future in 2025. This meeting could signal a shift in Ripple’s fortunes after regulatory challenges under the Biden administration. Ripple CEO dines with […]
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