Crypto payments firm MoonPay secures MiCA approval in the Netherlands

December 30, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Dec. 30 marked the end of the implementation phase of the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, as authorities can enforce rules on certain crypto service providers operating in the EU.

MoonPay reported receiving approval to operate as a licensed crypto business in the Netherlands under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) bill.

In a Dec. 30 notice, MoonPay said the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets had issued the crypto firm a license in accordance with MiCA regulations. The regulatory framework, first adopted in 2023, was fully enforceable for crypto asset service providers operating in the EU as of Dec. 30.

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EU silence does not make USDT MiCA-compliant, says exec

December 27, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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While MiCA’s implementation phase is ending on Dec. 30, 2024, there is also a transitional 18-month phase in MiCA’s total 36-month timeline.

The European Union’s cryptocurrency regulations are set to take full effect in just a matter of days, but there’s still a significant amount of uncertainty on Tether’s USDt stablecoin.

United States crypto exchange Coinbase delisted Tether’s USDt (USDT) in mid-December, citing compliance with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

After Coinbase’s USDT delisting, the stablecoin has continued trading across the EU, with many exchanges apparently awaiting more clarity from European authorities on USDT’s compliance with MiCA.

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EU Seizure of Russia’s Assets Could Erode Euro’s Reserve Status

December 13, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Seizing Russia’s frozen assets risks catastrophic fallout, including collapsing trust in global financial systems, destabilizing the euro, and sparking severe retaliatory measures. Confiscating Russia’s Assets Could Backfire Catastrophically, Euroclear Cautions EU Euroclear Ltd., the Belgian clearinghouse responsible for holding the bulk of Russia’s frozen central bank assets, has raised significant concerns about the risks and […]

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EU Banking Rules Give Crypto Firms an Edge Over US Counterparts, Analysis Finds

November 29, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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European Union banking regulations have provided a significant competitive advantage for crypto firms compared to the challenges faced by their U.S. counterparts, according to an analysis by Patrick Hansen, senior director of EU strategy and policy at Circle. Circle Exec: Regulatory Clarity Helps Europe Surpass U.S. in Crypto-Friendly Banks According to Hansen’s report, he highlights […]

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Europe’s Coinbase users frustrated as MiCA forces sunset of USDC yield

November 29, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Some Coinbase users are airing frustrations at the region’s MiCA laws, which are forcing the exchange to stop offering yields on USDC in the European Economic Area.

Coinbase users in Europe shared frustrations over the region’s crypto regulations after the exchange said it is ending its yield offering on the dollar-pegged stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) for some users.

In a Nov. 28 email that multiple recipients posted on X, Coinbase said due to the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) laws for stablecoins, it “will be sunsetting the USDC rewards program” on Dec. 1.

The change will affect customers in the European Economic Area (EEA), a 30-nation bloc that includes all 27 EU member states along with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein. The email said those eligible will still accrue rewards for the next two days until Nov. 30.

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Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability

November 9, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway.

Norges Bank, Norway’s central bank, has endorsed the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) as the country evaluates the potential adoption of a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Kjetil Watne, project director for Norges Bank’s CBDC project, said in an interview with Cointelegraph that Norway, as a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), welcomes MiCA’s framework. However, he noted that the bank is still considering “whether additional regulations are necessary to promote financial stability.”

Watne explained that Norges Bank has “not yet decided” if it will issue a CBDC and is assessing how to “mitigate regulatory gaps related to decentralized finance.”

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Netherlands seeks input on crypto tax monitoring laws to align with EU

October 25, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The Dutch government wants to align its data collection rules for crypto service providers with the rest of the EU, saying it would “create more transparency.”

The Dutch government has asked for public input on proposed laws that would require crypto service providers, such as exchanges, to collect and share user data with the local tax authority — aligning with European Union rules.

“The aim of the bill is to create more transparency about the ownership of cryptocurrencies, which can prevent tax avoidance and evasion,” the Netherlands Ministry of Finance said in an Oct. 24 press release.

It added “nothing will change” for crypto owners under the proposed rules as they’re already required to file a tax return of their holdings to the country’s tax authority, the Belastingdienst.

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ECB paper claims older Bitcoin holders are exploiting new holders

October 19, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Since its introduction in 1999, the euro has lost approximately 85% of its value against gold due to monetary inflation.

A recent paper published by the European Central Bank on Oct. 12, 2024, claimed that older Bitcoin (BTC) holders profit at the expense of newer holders and argued that the scarce decentralized currency should be regulated to prevent its price from rising or outright banned.

The authors said that those who acquired BTC at an earlier date, or those who bought at market bottoms, and sold to new investors at a profit were exploiting the newer buyers. This is, of course, how all financial markets work — investors aim to buy assets low and sell high.

From this foundation, the authors concluded that Bitcoin should face strict price controls to prevent exploitation and the ensuing civil strife from this unfair wealth distribution:

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Ireland Moves to Draft Urgent Legislation for Cryptocurrency Regulations Ahead of EU Deadline

October 17, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ireland’s Finance Minister Jack Chambers has announced plans to draft urgent legislation aimed at updating financial regulations to include cryptocurrency and digital asset firms. According to the Irish Examiner, this legislation is crucial to ensure compliance with new European Union money laundering and financing of terrorism laws, which are set to take effect on December […]

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21Shares urges EU to change ‘inconsistent’ crypto ETP rules

October 8, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The ETP issuer is asking for more clarity and consistency from what it claims is the European Union’s “patchwork” of crypto regulations.

Crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer 21Shares has pushed for European Union regulators to create a unified regulatory framework for the inclusion of crypto in investment products.

On Oct. 7, 21Shares urged the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to adjust its rule to include crypto assets in Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) funds designed for retail investors, such as ETPs and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Current EU regulations for including crypto in these types of funds are inconsistent and vary across countries, causing confusion and inconsistencies for investors, 21Shares claimed.

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