Catenaa, Monday, March 24, 2025-The Australia government on Thursday announced plans to establish a ‘fit for purpose’ digital asset framework aimed at fostering innovation while ensuring consumer protection. The Treasury released a paper Thursday detailing efforts to regulate digital asset platforms (DAPs) and stablecoins, with input from industry leaders, regulators, and the public. The initiative […]
Catenaa, Sunday, January 26, 2025 – The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has directed crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) to delist stablecoins that fail to comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) by the end of the first quarter of 2025. Although the directive did not specify which stablecoins are non-compliant, it follows the […]
Catenaa, Monday, March 31, 2025-A new survey highlights a growing gap between European banks and crypto investors, as most financial institutions hesitate to adopt digital asset services. The Bitpanda report shows that while crypto demand surges, only a fraction of EU banks offer trading or custody services. Regulatory uncertainty and risk aversion are key barriers. […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, April 01, 2025- The European Union (EU) has proposed a rule requiring insurers to hold capital reserves equal to their crypto holdings, a move aimed at addressing the volatility and risks associated with digital assets. The proposal, made by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), stresses the need for enhanced financial […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, February 04, 2025 – US-based cryptocurrency exchanges Kraken and Coinbase have received regulatory approvals, clearing the way for expanded operations in the European Union and the United Kingdom, respectively. Kraken obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in the EU through its acquisition of a Cypriot investment firm regulated by the […]
In October 2022, the European Union unveiled the Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) Regulation. Approved by the European Parliament, it is the world’s first crypto-asset regulatory framework, addressing key crypto investing concerns. Most crypto-assets, excluding those like security tokens and central bank digital currencies, now find their regulatory home within MiCA. This includes: Further, public offerings […]