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French company The Blockchain Group and the UK-based Smarter Web Company each boosted their corporate Bitcoin treasuries on Monday with multimillion-dollar BTC purchases.
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Europe News
Europe is a continent comprising the westernmost part of Eurasia. According to the United Nations, there are 44 countries in Europe, of which 27 are members of the European Union. The EU has the world’s third-largest economy by gross domestic product, or GDP, and purchasing power parity.
Europe is also a burgeoning hub for cryptocurrency innovation. Several European nations have embraced cryptocurrency, fostering a crypto-friendly environment within the region. Regulatory frameworks, such as the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA), have been proposed by the European Union to standardize crypto regulations across member states. These regulations aim to provide clarity and security to investors and businesses operating in the crypto space.
Liechtenstein, a small European country, introduced a new blockchain law that allows seamless tokenization of assets and rights, eliminating the need for legal workarounds. This enhances the country’s ability to legally host various digital tokens. Countries like Switzerland and Estonia have also gained recognition for crypto-friendly policies.
Switzerland, often dubbed “Crypto Valley,” hosts numerous blockchain startups and cryptocurrency companies due to its favorable regulations and supportive government initiatives. Estonia, on the other hand, offers e-residency programs, attracting digital entrepreneurs and blockchain businesses from around the world. Additionally, Malta boasts progressive cryptocurrency regulations, positioning itself as the “Blockchain Island” and a global hub for digital asset innovation and businesses.
Europe’s proactive approach toward cryptocurrency regulation and its rich technological infrastructure position the continent as a prominent player in the global crypto landscape, encouraging innovation and investment in the digital asset sector.
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The CARF regulation, which brings crypto under global tax reporting standards akin to traditional finance, marks a crucial turning point.
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Gunnar Strömmer reportedly said that Swedish authorities had confiscated more than $8.3 million worth of criminal profits since a law related to seizures was passed in 2024.
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Binance names Gillian Lynch as head of Europe and UK to lead its MiCA compliance and expansion across regulated crypto markets.
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In the latest episode of Byte-Sized Insight we explore the evolving crypto regulatory strategies of the US, EU and UK with insights from Gemini’s head of Europe.
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Bitpanda’s public affairs lead, Benedikt Faupel, told Coinpectra that while MiCA brings long-awaited regulatory clarity, harmonization is still lacking.
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Peter Märkl, general counsel at Bitcoin Suisse, suggested that EU and Swiss stablecoin regulations could benefit from greater flexibility.
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Belgium’s KBC Bank plans to let retail customers invest in Bitcoin and Ether via its Bolero platform, pending regulatory approval later this year.
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AllUnity, a stablecoin joint venture by Deutsche Bank and DWS, has received a BaFin license in Germany to issue a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, EURAU.
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The European Central Bank will launch a blockchain settlement pilot by late 2026 under its new Pontes initiative, aiming to connect DLT platforms with the eurozone’s core payment systems.
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Bybit and OKX have both launched MiCA-compliant crypto exchanges in the EU, marking a significant push into Europe’s newly unified regulatory landscape.
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Competition is heating up as more exchanges set up operations in Europe, where MiCA provides new “rules of the road.”
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Paxos launched the Global Dollar stablecoin in the EU, claiming MiCA compliance and support from Kraken, Robinhood and Mastercard under the GDN initiative.
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Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe execs once ruled out adopting crypto over concerns of volatility and risk, and the banking giant also blocked customer crypto transactions back in 2015.
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Bitcoin adoption grew considerably in June, with 26 firms adding it to their balance sheets; meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 15%.
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