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Standard Chartered to offer crypto custody services in EU with new Luxembourg license

Standard Chartered has launched crypto custody services in Luxembourg, expanding its European presence in compliance with MiCA regulations, with Laurent Marochini appointed as CEO.

theblock.co • 10/01/2025 - 04:23 AM

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HashKey obtains crypto registration approval in Ireland amid global expansion

HashKey Group secures VASP registration in Ireland, enhancing its global presence and offering cryptocurrency trading and custodial services, alongside licenses in multiple countries.

theblock.co • 07/01/2025 - 08:44 AM

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Tether’s USDT sees largest weekly market cap drop since FTX collapse amid MiCA full implementation

Tether's USDT stablecoin hits a significant market cap decline due to the new EU MiCA regulations, prompting concerns over compliance and regulatory pressures in the crypto market.

theblock.co • 02/01/2025 - 16:14 PM

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How crypto tax rules in the US, UK and EU could impact your investments

The article discusses the complex and evolving tax implications of cryptocurrencies across the U.S., UK, and EU, emphasizing compliance and proactive tax planning for investors.

theblock.co • 24/12/2024 - 14:01 PM

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Czech Republic scraps capital gains tax on crypto held for over 3 years

Czech politicians have approved capital gains tax exemption for long-term bitcoin holdings, according to multiple sources. The new tax law exempts crypto income below CZK 100,000 ($4,000) annually, sources said.

theblock.co • 06/12/2024 - 18:37 PM

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Trump's crypto agenda could spur further international digital asset regulation, says Emergence panelists

Trump's presidency may influence global cryptocurrency regulations, prompting countries to strengthen frameworks for investment and growth, as industry experts discuss at an event in Prague.

theblock.co • 06/12/2024 - 11:51 AM

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The Daily: US appeals court rules OFAC exceeded its authority in Tornado Cash sanctions, WalletConnect launches its first airdrop season and more

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ”overstepped its authority” by sanctioning crypto mixer Tornado Cash, reversing a lower district court decision. WalletConnect has launched its first airdrop season and eligibility checker, allocating 50 million of the total supply of 1 billion WCT tokens to over 160,000 users, including builders and contributors. A Brazilian lawmaker has introduced a bill to create the Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve, allocating up to 5% of the nation’s $372 billion financial assets to the cryptocurrency via a phased acquisition strategy. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 27/11/2024 - 18:43 PM

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Schuman Financial debuts EURØP, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

Schuman Financial has launched a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin EURØP. The launch comes securing a $7.36 million seed round led by RockawayX, Kraken Ventures and Nexo Ventures.

theblock.co • 26/11/2024 - 09:25 AM

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Stablecoin issuer Paxos is looking to buy Membrane Finance to gain market access across the EU

Paxos plans to acquire Membrane Finance to expand its services in the EU, enhancing access to stablecoins while adhering to regulatory standards.

theblock.co • 19/11/2024 - 15:57 PM

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The Daily: Monad begins rolling out testnet, Bernstein's catalysts for a $200,000 bitcoin price and more

The highly-anticipated Ethereum-compatible Layer 1 Monad has begun rolling out its testnet as part of a phased release, a source told The Block. Analysts at Bernstein have outlined the key upcoming catalysts that could propel bitcoin’s price to their cycle target of $200,000 in 2025. Netherlands-based Quantoz Payments has launched MiCA-compliant stablecoins USDQ and EURQ, pegged to the dollar and euro, on the Ethereum blockchain. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 18/11/2024 - 18:26 PM

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