InstitutionalBNP Paribas Opens Crypto ETN Access for Retail Clients
France's largest bank BNP Paribas opens access to 6 BTC and ETH ETNs for retail clients. Launch details and the bank's broader crypto strategy.
EU — News - Page 2
Institutional
RegulationECB: DeFi Protocols Too Centralized for MiCA
ECB studied governance of Aave, Uniswap, MakerDAO, and Ampleforth. Top 100 addresses control 80%+ of tokens - protocols may lose MiCA exemption.
InstitutionalAmundi Launches $100M Tokenized Fund on Ethereum and Stellar
Europe's largest asset manager Amundi launches $100M tokenized SAFO fund on Ethereum and Stellar blockchains, powered by Chainlink for on-chain NAV.
UkraineNSSMC Presents Crypto Market Regulation Plan
Ukraine's NSSMC unveiled its crypto regulation roadmap: Travel Rule, CARF standard, and restrictions on Russian-linked firms entering the market.
BitcoinBoris Johnson Calls Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme - Michael Saylor Responds
Former UK PM Boris Johnson labeled Bitcoin a "giant Ponzi scheme." Strategy Inc. Chairman Michael Saylor pushed back with a detailed rebuttal.
RegulationFATF: Stablecoins Account for 84% of Illicit Crypto Transactions
FATF reports that stablecoins were used in 84% of illicit crypto transactions worth $154 billion in 2025. The watchdog demands stricter AML rules.
Stablecoins12 EU Banks Launch Euro Stablecoin Qivalis
The Qivalis consortium of 12 EU banks including ING and BNP Paribas is preparing a regulated euro stablecoin launch in H2 2026.
RegulationSEC announces crypto regulatory reset
SEC under Paul Atkins shifts crypto regulation approach. WisdomTree gets approval for first US tokenized money market fund with 24/7 trading.
RegulationGemini Cuts Staff and Exits International Markets
Crypto exchange Gemini lays off 200 employees and exits UK, EU, and Australia. Reasons, consequences, and outlook for the Winklevoss twins' platform.