Robinhood Markets Inc. and Revolut Ltd., two prominent fintech firms, are reportedly exploring the possibility of launching their own stablecoins, as per a Bloomberg report. If they entered the stablecoin market, the companies would follow the path of other financial giants like PayPal, which introduced its PYUSD stablecoin last year.
Kraken Exchange has officially announced the completion of its acquisition of Coin Meester B.V. (BCM), a Dutch digital asset broker. This strategic move underscores Kraken’s commitment to regulatory compliance and its adaptability to the evolving cryptocurrency landscape despite its legal fight with the SEC by requesting a jury trial. The
Coinbase, one of the top cryptocurrency exchanges globally, is making significant strides in advancing its offerings in Europe, particularly in light of the European Union’s evolving cryptocurrency regulations. As part of this expansion, Coinbase is introducing conversions between the fiat euro and the euro-pegged stablecoin EURC, set at a fixed
On Tuesday, July 9, Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta said that direction on the application of impending European Union crypto regulations would be published “in the coming days” by the central bank of Italy. A transcript of Panetta’s address to the Italian Banking Association on July 9 states that
FinDaS a prominent tokenomics consulting company, today announced the launch of three new products designed to help crypto startups with their financial planning and tokenomics design. Tokenomics calculator: This automated tool revolutionises the process of designing and evaluating token economies. It requires no prior expertise in tokenomics, guiding users through
On October 5, the EU’s markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), issued a second consultation paper on mandates for the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA). The ESMA has published a lengthy document (307 pages) in which it requests feedback on five aspects of MiCA. The Authority tracks quantitative
VeChain has emerged as being completely aligned with the latest law passed by the European Parliament this month. According to the latest details, the layer-1 protocol is in alignment with the new MiCA regulation. VeChain’s Carbon Calculator tool appears to be in alignment with the MiCA energy rules. Moreover, other
François Villeroy de Galhau, the Governor of the Bank of France, wants to strengthen the regulatory standards for cryptocurrency businesses. According to a recent report from Bloomberg, the head of France’s central bank has called for tighter licensing requirements for crypto-based firms in the country. His latest decision is a
