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Malta’s MiCA license process under scrutiny by EU regulators

Malta’s MiCA license process under scrutiny by EU regulators

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has raised red flags over Malta’s handling of license approvals under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. In a peer review report released on July 10, ESMA highlighted deficiencies in how the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approved a recent crypto asset service provider (CASP), urging tighter […]

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ESMA Puts Malta’s Crypto Oversight Under the Microscope—Is MiCA at Risk?

ESMA Puts Malta’s Crypto Oversight Under the Microscope—Is MiCA at Risk?

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has placed Malta’s cryptocurrency licensing framework under review, raising concerns about how the island nation’s financial watchdog authorizes crypto asset service providers (CASPs). The evaluation, published Thursday, centers on the conduct of Malta’s Financial Services

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EU grants MiCA licenses to 53 crypto firms, Tether and Binance left behind

EU grants MiCA licenses to 53 crypto firms, Tether and Binance left behind

More than 50 institutions, including major stablecoin issuers and crypto service providers, have received regulatory approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework within the first six months of the regulation. On July 7, Circle executive Patrick Hansen shared new data from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), revealing that 53 entities

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Coinbase makes history with EU-wide crypto license under MiCA

Coinbase makes history with EU-wide crypto license under MiCA

Coinbase, the largest US-based exchange, has taken a major step in its global expansion by securing approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, according to a June 20 statement. The exchange confirmed that Luxembourg’s financial watchdog, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), granted it the necessary license to operate across the

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Coinbase, Gemini Eye EU Expansion With New Licenses: Reuters

Coinbase, Gemini Eye EU Expansion With New Licenses: Reuters

Coinbase and Gemini are reportedly advancing their EU presence by securing licenses from Luxembourg and Malta regulators, respectively. According to sources, Winklevoss Twins-led Gemini is on the verge of obtaining a license in Malta. The crypto giant had already secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) license from the Malta Financial Services

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New Ethereum GDPR Blueprint Recasts Wallets as Controllers, Lets Validators Off the Hook

New Ethereum GDPR Blueprint Recasts Wallets as Controllers, Lets Validators Off the Hook

Key Takeaways: Ethereum community member Eugenio Reggianini published a GDPR compliance proposal on June 9 as part of the European Blockchain Association’s consultation response. The proposal recommends keeping personal data off-chain and using privacy-preserving technologies to reduce exposure across Ethereum’s modular architecture. A new role classification framework would assign GDPR controller status only to front-end

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Switzerland to Swap Crypto Holder Data with 74 Countries Under the OECD’s CARF

Switzerland to Swap Crypto Holder Data with 74 Countries Under the OECD’s CARF

Key Takeaways: The Federal Council approved automatic crypto-asset data exchange with 74 jurisdictions under OECD’s CARF, starting in 2027. The list includes EU states, the UK, and most G20 countries but excludes the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Exchanges will only occur if partner countries meet reciprocity and compliance benchmarks. Switzerland’s Federal Council has approved a

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Bybit earns MiCA license as hackers keep 4M from its .4B exploit out of reach

Bybit earns MiCA license as hackers keep $644M from its $1.4B exploit out of reach

Crypto exchange Bybit has received regulatory approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), according to a statement issued on May 29. This license enables the platform to offer digital asset services across all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) countries. Bybit plans to make Austria the hub

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Best crypto presales to buy as Trump delays 50% tariff on EU

Best crypto presales to buy as Trump delays 50% tariff on EU

Bitcoin rebounded after President Donald Trump said tariffs on the European Union will be delayed to July 9. Analysts see potential deals as key to stocks and crypto rallying in the coming months. Investors eyeing opportunities could flock to Bitcoin Pepe ahead of its exchange debut on May 31, 2025. Cryptocurrencies and stock futures rose

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BTC slips to 9k after trump threatens 50% tariffs on eu

BTC slips to $109k after trump threatens 50% tariffs on eu

Bitcoin price fell to a low of $ 107,385 on Friday as stocks and crypto plummeted. BTC slipped alongside Wall Street after US President Donald Trump recommended a 50% tariff on European Union. Per Coinglass data, the total 24-hour liquidation spiked to more than $550 million. Bitcoin fell more than 2.7% on Friday after US

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