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B2C2 Boosts European Presence with Woorton Acquisition

Acquisition of Paris based digital assets liquidity provider drives EU client growth LONDON & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–B2C2, the leading crypto liquidity provider servicing institutional clients globally, has successfully completed the acquisition of Woorton, the European leader in market making and over the counter transactions in the digital asset industry. This strategic

August 24, 2023 3 mins read

Alchemy Pay Integrates Multiple European Payment Channels

With its newest strategic move, Alchemy Pay, a Singaporean crypto on- and off-ramp solutions provider, is poised to completely transform the European crypto industry. Alchemy Pay has successfully integrated a number of European local payment channels. These include Bancontact in Belgium, iDEAL in the Netherlands, and globally accessible options like

July 20, 2023 2 mins read

European Commission Proposes Digital Euro to Foster Universal Acceptance

The European Commission made an official announcement on June 28 regarding its proposal for a legislative plan for a digital euro. The aim of this proposal is to establish the digital euro as a widely accepted and easily accessible form of payment. The commission highlighted the importance of ensuring easy

June 28, 2023 2 mins read

European Investment Bank’s Website Down Following Cyberattack

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world’s largest multilateral lender, has been the target of a cyberattack. Russian hackers are expected to be the suspects who threaten to bring down the Western financial system days later. Moreover, earlier today, the pro-Russian Killnet hackers claimed on their telegram that they had

June 20, 2023 3 mins read

Gemini Chooses Ireland as New European Headquarters

The Republic of Ireland was recently named the new European headquarters for Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange controlled by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The statement came after crypto founders met with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar and officials from the Industrial Development Agency (IDA), the government agency in charge of attracting

May 26, 2023 2 mins read

Member of European Parliament Advocates Ban on Crypto Amid Bank Crisis

In light of the present financial crisis, former Belgian Finance Minister and Member of the European Parliament Johan Van Overtveldt has advocated for a ban on cryptocurrency. According to Van Overtveldt, the digital asset business creates “no economic or social value.” These were made in a tweet by the ex-Belgian

March 18, 2023 1 min read

European Parliament Clears Crypto Assets Regulation Bill

The European Parliament voted in favor of the law by a margin of 28 to 1. It also requires stablecoin businesses to have sufficient capital. Europe has taken a significant step toward regulating the cryptocurrency market. European Union legislators approved the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) today. A historic

October 11, 2022 2 mins read

European Countries Under Pressure as Inflation Soars Up

The increase in food costs accelerated to 3.2% from November’s rate of 2.2%. France, Italy, and Spain this week registered new all-time highs in the inflation rates. Eurozone inflation climbed to a new level, consumer prices increased 8.6% from a year earlier in June, up from 8.1% in May, pushed

July 1, 2022 2 mins read

Ukraine Joins European Blockchain Partnership (EBP) Despite Non-EU Country

Yarmolenko said the relationship was a method to improve EU links. Zhmerenetsky said that the EU-wide blockchain alliance would help Ukrainian migrants. This week, Ukraine joined the European Blockchain Partnership (EBP), a cross-border public service project developed by 27 EU member states after Norway and Liechtenstein. EU’s Digital Economic Sphere

June 18, 2022 2 mins read