Showing posts with label eu. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eu. Show all posts

Friday, July 31, 2026

Securitize Q2 Results: Earnings Call Set For Aug 13

Securitize Corp announces its Q2 2026 earnings release date of August 12, 2026, and a subsequent conference call on August 13, 2026. The company, which reported $5B in AUM as of July 2026, provides dial-in details and webcast links for investor participation. The filing highlights its unique dual-regulatory status in the U.S. and EU for digital securities infrastructure.

  • Securitize Corp has announced its Q2 2026 earnings release date and conference call, scheduled for August 12th and 13th, 2026, respectively.
  • The company reported $5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) as of July 2026 and highlighted its dual regulatory status in the U.S. and EU for digital securities infrastructure.
  • The article also mentions a separate initiation of coverage on Securitize Holdings by Rosenblatt with a 'Buy' rating and a $14 price target.

Topics: Infrastructure providers, Legal regulatory, Scalability, Tokenization platforms, Licensing issuer obligations, Growth metrics

Tags: #securitize #q2results #earningscall #digitalsecurities #tokenizationplatform #aum #regulatorystatus #us #eu

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Friday, July 17, 2026

Ripple wins EU-wide access as ESMA adds it to MiCA register

Ripple joins ESMA’s MiCA register, gaining access to 29 EU countries as licensed crypto firms face rising compliance pressure.

  • Ripple's European payments unit has been added to the EU's MiCA register, granting it regulated access to provide crypto services across 29 EU countries.
  • This authorization allows Ripple to offer crypto asset and stablecoin payment services to financial institutions and businesses, leveraging the MiCA framework's passporting system.
  • The move occurs as regulators, including AMLA, warn of increased compliance pressure and potential strain on systems due to customer migration following MiCA's transition period.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Infrastructure providers, Established hubs, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Licensing issuer obligations, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #ripple #mica #esma #eu #cryptoassetserviceprovider #aml #compliance #stablecoin #passporting #financialinstitutions

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Monday, July 13, 2026

Reed Smith Rolls Out Aquarius Platform to Support EU MiCA Compliance

Reed Smith, the global law firm with more than 30 offices across North America, Europe and Asia, has introduced an automated compliance platform aimed at

  • Global law firm Reed Smith has launched the Aquarius platform to automate compliance tasks for crypto firms navigating the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.
  • The platform assists with asset classification, white paper generation, due diligence, and ESG disclosures, aiming to reduce compliance friction and facilitate market entry.
  • The rollout coincides with the end of MiCA's transition period and ongoing discussions about potential revisions to stablecoin rules, introducing an element of regulatory uncertainty.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Securities law classification, Licensing issuer obligations, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #mica #reedsmith #aquariusplatform #compliance #eu #cryptofirms #stablecoin #esg #custodians #automation

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Global Law Firm Debuts MiCA Compliance Tool for EU Crypto Firms

Reed Smith has introduced Aquarius, an automated compliance platform aimed at helping crypto companies meet the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) requirements as Europe moves into a more stringent oversight phase. The law firm says the tool is designed to streamline recurring ...

  • Global law firm Reed Smith has launched Aquarius, an automated compliance platform designed to help crypto firms meet the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations.
  • The tool assists with tasks like crypto-asset classification, white paper drafting, due diligence, and ESG disclosures, aiming to streamline recurring regulatory work.
  • The launch coincides with the end of the MiCA transition period, increasing ongoing supervisory scrutiny and introducing uncertainty around potential revisions to stablecoin rules.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Securities law classification, Licensing issuer obligations, Established hubs, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #mica #eu #cryptofirms #compliancetool #reedsmith #aquarius #automation #regulatorycompliance #stablecoinrules #esgdisclosures

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Friday, July 10, 2026

EURC’s Record Network Growth Could Signal a Major Shift in Europe’s Crypto Economy

  • EURC, a regulated euro stablecoin, has experienced record growth in network activity, indicating increased demand in Europe's crypto economy.
  • This surge is attributed to the EU's MiCA framework, encouraging compliant digital assets and expanding stablecoin usage beyond USD pairs.
  • The growth of EURC and other authorized euro stablecoins highlights a significant shift towards regulated, on-chain payment solutions in Europe.

Topics: Asset types, Jurisdictions, Scalability, Stablecoins digital cash, Emerging hubs, Growth metrics

Tags: #eurc #eurostablecoin #mica #circle #eu #blockchain #onchainactivity #regulatedstablecoins #paymentinfrastructure #networkgrowth

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

MiCA strikes again? Revolut to drop USDT as Circle gains momentum

Revolut will delist Tether's USDT by 31st August, with deposits set to be disabled by the end of July as EU's MiCA goes into effect...

  • Revolut is delisting Tether's USDT by August 31st due to regulatory pressures from the EU's MiCA framework, which is impacting stablecoin compliance.
  • Tether's CEO criticizes MiCA as 'dangerous' for stablecoins, fearing it could lead to banking crises and position the Digital Euro for control, while Circle's USDC, with MiCA approval, sees increased adoption.
  • USDC's transfer volume has significantly surpassed USDT's, indicating a potential shift in stablecoin preference within the EU, driven by regulatory compliance and adoption trends.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Blockchain usage, Securities law classification, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Ethereum evm l 1 s

Tags: #revolut #usdt #usdc #mica #stablecoin #tether #circle #eu #regulation #compliance

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Friday, July 3, 2026

Standard Chartered wins MiCA passport as EU approves 57 firms

Standard Chartered has secured a MiCA passport as the European Securities and Markets Authority has added 57 newly authorized crypto firms to its register following the end of the EU’s transition period. According to the European Securities and Markets Authority…

  • Standard Chartered and FalconX have obtained MiCA licenses, granting them passporting rights across all 27 EU member states.
  • The EU's MiCA framework has led to the authorization of 57 new crypto firms, expanding the ESMA register to 300.
  • The MiCA deadline has reshaped the EU crypto market, impacting stablecoins like USDT and emphasizing the need for licensed providers.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Infrastructure providers, Established hubs, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Licensing issuer obligations, Major financial incumbents

Tags: #mica #standardchartered #esma #eu #cryptofirms #passportingrights #regulatoryframework #authorization #stablecoin #usdt

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Binance ist RAUS aus der EU: 5 MiCA-regulierte Börsen, die dich fürs Wechseln bezahlen

Binance ist raus aus der EU. Das sind die 5 MiCA-lizenzierten Börsen mit Cashback, Einzahlungsboni und Willkommensprämien für dein Guthaben.

  • Binance has exited the EU market due to the MiCA regulation deadline, forcing users to find new exchanges.
  • MiCA-licensed exchanges are offering significant incentives like cashback and bonuses to attract users migrating from non-compliant platforms.
  • The article provides a comparison of top MiCA-compliant exchanges (Bitpanda, OKX, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Bybit EU) and advises users on how to verify licenses and transfer assets.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Infrastructure providers, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Securities law classification, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #mica #binance #eu #cryptoexchange #licensing #cashback #bonuses #bitpanda #okx #coinbase

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Utorg Obtains MiCA License as July 1 Deadline Forces Much of the Industry Out of Europe

Dubai, UAE, 1st July 2026, Chainwire The post Utorg Obtains MiCA License as July 1 Deadline Forces Much of the Industry Out of Europe was initially published on Coincu.

  • Utorg has secured a full MiCA license in the EU, allowing it to operate across all 29 member states.
  • The July 1st deadline has forced many crypto providers out of Europe, highlighting Utorg's compliance efforts.
  • Utorg offers a non-custodial wallet and a crypto card, emphasizing consumer protection and regulatory adherence.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Securities law classification, Established hubs, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #utica #mica #eu #cryptoassets #regulation #license #eea #consumerprotection #aml #kyc

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Liquid Mercury Completes MiCA Disclosure for MERC, Enabling Trading Admission Across the EU

Liquid Mercury Completes MiCA Disclosure for MERC, Enabling Trading Admission Across the EU

  • Liquid Mercury has completed its MiCA disclosure for its MERC crypto-asset by submitting its white paper to the Central Bank of Ireland and registering it with ESMA.
  • This disclosure fulfills the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation requirements, enabling MERC to seek trading admission on regulated venues across the EU and EEA.
  • Liquid Mercury, which also operates in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) like sports investments, aims to leverage MERC as a platform token for broader access and liquidity.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Securities law classification, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #mica #liquidmercury #merc #eu #tradingadmission #cryptoasset #whitepaper #esma #tokenizedrealworldassets #alternativeassets

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Liquid Mercury Completes MiCA Disclosure for MERC, Enabling Trading Admission Across the EU - Brave New Coin

Chicago, United States, 1st July 2026, Chainwire

  • Liquid Mercury's MERC token has completed its MiCA disclosure requirements by submitting its white paper to the Central Bank of Ireland and ESMA.
  • This compliance enables MERC to seek trading admission on regulated venues across the EU and EEA.
  • Liquid Mercury's platform also focuses on tokenizing alternative assets, with MERC serving as a platform token.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Infrastructure providers, Asset types, Securities law classification, Tokenization platforms, Alternative assets

Tags: #mica #liquidmercury #merc #eu #esma #whitepaper #tokenization #realworldassets #tradingadmission #regulatorydisclosure

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Friday, June 19, 2026

WhiteBIT Gets MiCA License in Austria Before EU July 1 Deadline

WhiteBIT has received authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, enabling the exchange to provide regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area using a single authorization passport. The approva...

  • WhiteBIT has secured a MiCA license in Austria, allowing it to operate across the European Economic Area under a single authorization.
  • This approval comes just before the July 1 deadline for MiCA compliance, highlighting the race for exchanges to meet EU regulations.
  • The license enables WhiteBIT to expand its services across the EEA through passporting, while regulators are preparing for firms that miss the deadline to wind down operations.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Infrastructure providers, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Securities law classification, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #whitebit #mica #austria #eu #license #cryptoassetserviceprovider #passporting #financialmarketauthority #regulation #compliance

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EU targets privacy coins while leaving Bitcoin transfers untouched

The European Union has approved anti-money laundering rules that will ban regulated crypto firms from supporting privacy coins while leaving direct Bitcoin transfers between private wallets outside the scope of mandatory identification requirements. According to Regulation (EU) 2...

  • The EU has approved new AML rules set to ban regulated crypto firms from supporting privacy coins starting July 2027.
  • Direct Bitcoin transfers between private, self-hosted wallets will remain outside EU identity verification requirements, but regulated platforms will face stricter KYC for transactions over €1,000.
  • The regulation also introduces a €10,000 cash payment cap and expands AML obligations to new sectors like football clubs and luxury goods dealers.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Blockchain usage, Compliance, Securities law classification, Private enterprise ledgers, Aml antimoneylaundering, Kyc proof of identity

Tags: #eu #privacycoins #bitcoin #aml #kyc #cryptoregulation #antimoneylaundering #selfhostedwallets #cashpaymentlimit

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Malta Drafts DeFi Rules Including DAOs Under MiCA Framework

Malta’s financial regulator has taken a step toward defining how decentralized finance (DeFi) and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) could fit

  • Malta's financial regulator (MFSA) is proposing a legal framework for DAOs and DeFi entities under the EU's MiCA regime, defining them as 'software-based organizations'.
  • The proposal aims to address regulatory accountability for DeFi projects that retain centralized features, despite MiCA's exclusion of fully decentralized models.
  • This initiative aligns with broader EU efforts to clarify DeFi regulation, highlighting a tension between tailored DeFi rules and integration into a general digital asset framework.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Jurisdictions, Integration with defi, Securities law classification, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Rwa collateral lending

Tags: #malta #defi #dao #mica #mfsa #softwarebasedorganization #decentralization #regulatoryframework #governance #eu

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Binance Breaks Silence on MiCA License Plans Ahead of Key Deadline

Binance says its MiCA application passed HCMC review but warns delays could hurt EU lijquidity and user choice before June 30.

  • Binance has publicly shared its progress on its MiCA license application through Greece's Hellenic Capital Market Commission, stating it has passed regulatory review.
  • The exchange warns that delays in the MiCA authorization process could negatively impact EU crypto market liquidity, competition, and user choice, potentially leading to capital and job shifts outside the EU.
  • Binance assures European users that their assets remain secure and accessible, promising a further update before the June 30, 2026 deadline regarding next steps.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Scalability, Regulatory sandboxes pilots, Securities law classification, Market depth liquidity

Tags: #binance #mica #eu #license #regulation #liquidity #userchoice #greece #hcmc #cryptoexchange

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