Europe & UK Crypto Regulation
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EU Imposes 24-Hour Breach Reporting for Crypto Wallet Makers
Crypto wallet makers selling in the EU must now alert cyber regulators within 24 hours if they discover an exploited security flaw, as the Cyber Resilience Act's rapid reporting regime takes effect for both hardware and software wallets.
Qivalis Euro Stablecoin Alliance Puts European Banks on Blockchain
Qivalis brings 37 European banks together to launch a fully reserved euro stablecoin for on-chain payments and settlements, aiming to challenge dollar dominance and reshape digital finance infrastructure across the EU
ECB Project Appia Targets Unified Tokenized Finance Across Europe
The European Central Bank's Project Appia aims to design a cross-border tokenized financial ecosystem anchored by central bank money, raising new questions about interoperability, settlement, and the future of wholesale markets in the EU
UK Targets Russia-Linked Crypto Flows With Tougher Sanctions Fines
Britain is expanding its crackdown on Russia-linked crypto transactions, urging banks and crypto firms to trace complex payment routes and proposing fines up to 100% of breach value for sanctions violations
ECB Project Pontes to Bridge DLT Platforms With Central Bank Settlement
The ECB's Project Pontes aims to connect distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms with TARGET Services, enabling wholesale transactions to settle in central bank money while preserving legal certainty and financial stability
ECB Advances Tokenized Finance With Pontes and Appia Initiatives
The European Central Bank is developing infrastructure to let banks settle tokenized assets on distributed ledgers using central bank money, aiming to reduce market fragmentation and maintain regulatory safeguards as digital finance evolves
Revolut Launches Euro Stablecoin EURR in Denmark, Poland, Portugal
Revolut has introduced its first euro-pegged stablecoin, EURR, to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal, with plans for a broader EEA rollout. The move comes as the company phases out Tether in the region and adapts to new EU crypto rules
Monaco Tightens Crypto Rules Under FATF and MiCA Pressure
Monaco is overhauling its crypto regulations to align with EU MiCA standards and address FATF grey-listing, narrowing permitted services and raising compliance hurdles for providers seeking access to European-linked financial markets
Bitpanda Fined $81K in Austria's First MiCA Enforcement Action
Austria's financial regulator has issued its first public penalty under the EU's MiCA crypto rules, fining Bitpanda $81,000 for procedural violations tied to a token launch and marketing communications
Crypto Liquidation Data Gaps Expose Risks in Solana, Binance Crash
Conflicting reports on October's crypto crash reveal major gaps in liquidation data, with billions in losses and unclear risk mechanisms across Solana, Binance, and DeFi platforms. Regulators face challenges in tracking systemic failures and user impact.
Polygon Adds Mento Protocol to Expand On-Chain FX for Stablecoins
Polygon's integration of Mento Protocol introduces on-chain foreign exchange for stablecoins beyond the U.S. dollar, enabling direct swaps between dollar and euro stablecoins and supporting cross-border payments and enterprise settlements
UK Ranks Third in Bitcoin Adoption but Cannot Hold Seized BTC
The UK's high Bitcoin adoption score is driven by policy and enforcement, but court rules prevent the government from treating over 60,000 seized BTC as national reserves
Robinhood Expands UK Crypto Trading With 50+ Assets and No Fees
Robinhood now lets eligible UK users trade over 50 cryptocurrencies with no trading or custody fees, leveraging its Bitstamp acquisition and introducing AI-powered market analysis tools for digital assets.
EU Sets August 23 Deadline for HTX Crypto Holders Amid Sanctions Risk
Crypto users and businesses in the EU must determine if their accounts involve HTX (HUOBI GLOBAL SA) before August 23 or risk violating new sanctions. The regulatory move raises urgent questions about exchange control and withdrawal options
Physical Crypto Thefts Top $30M in 2026 as France Faces Surge
Over $30 million in cryptocurrency was forcibly stolen in the first half of 2026, with France experiencing a sharp rise in violent attacks linked to leaked tax data and targeted family incidents
Coinbase Launches 24/5 US Stock Trading for UK Users
Coinbase now offers eligible UK users 24/5 access to nearly 4,000 US stocks with zero-commission trading and fractional shares, expanding its platform beyond crypto and signaling a push into mainstream financial services.
EU Sanctions to Block HTX Corporate Crypto Withdrawals in August 2026
Starting August 23, 2026, EU sanctions will prohibit most transactions with HTX, leaving corporate accounts without legal withdrawal options and imposing strict exit conditions for eligible individuals
Gate.com Licenses by Jurisdiction Explained for 2026
Gate.com operates through separate licensed companies in Malta, Cyprus, the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Japan and beyond. Those entities decide custody rules, product access and legal protections for retail and institutional users
Satsuma Shareholders Force Bitcoin Sale at Heavy Loss After Vote
Satsuma Technology Plc shareholders voted to liquidate the company's Bitcoin holdings and delist from the London Stock Exchange, overriding board opposition and locking in a substantial per-coin loss for investors
Cardano Partnership Aims to Monetize User Data With Blockchain Audit
A new Cardano Foundation partnership with Reef Data eG could let users earn royalties for sharing anonymized personal data, but initial payouts may be as low as $1.25 per year depending on demand and membership size