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Policy

Europe ‘Ahead of the Game’ in Web3 After MiCA Law, U.S. House Finance Chair Says

Rep. Patrick McHenry is seeking to push his own stablecoin bill through Congress, but faces criticism from Democrats.

U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (CoinDesk TV)

Policy

French Regulator Floats 'Fast-Track' Registration for Incumbents After MiCA's Passage

European Union countries are making the transition to a tough new crypto regime set by Brussels.

France will align its domestic set of crypto rules with the EU's MiCA (Pierre Blaché/Pixabay)

Policy

With MiCA Past the Finish Line, UK's Crypto Industry Calls for Rules of Its Own

The finalization of the landmark EU law puts “significant pressure” on the U.K. to deliver its crypto rules, one industry group said.

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Policy

EU Crypto Industry Applauds MiCA – But Looks to What’s Next

A vote on Thursday sealed the deal on the long-awaited crypto law, but plenty of details remain to be ironed out.

The crypto industry welcomes the EU's MiCA regime following Parliament approval. (John Madere/Getty images)

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Opinion

Why the EU Has MiCA and the U.S. Has Securities Law Confusion

The European Parliament has passed a landmark set of crypto rules.

The European Union is set to become the first major economic region to pass comprehensive crypto rules. (Juliana Kozoski/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

Is Europe’s MiCA a Template for Global Crypto Regulation?

Formally enacted Thursday, the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is the most comprehensive framework of its kind. How will it influence how non-EU states regulate digital assets?

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Policy

EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules

The vote clears the way for landmark MiCA regulation to take effect in 2024.

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Policy

EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime Set for Approval as Lawmakers Signal Support

Ahead of a vote Thursday, legislators from the European Parliament’s largest political groupings indicated they will support the landmark MiCA law.

The European Parliament is set to vote on a new crypto law. (Erich Westendarp/Pixabay)

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Policy

EU’s MiCA Vote Likely Delayed by One Day Without Further Changes

The landmark crypto licensing framework and funds transfer rules will likely be rubber-stamped next week as last-minute upsets now seem unlikely.

The European Parliament in Strasbourg, France (Udo Pohlmann/Pixabay)

Policy

High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent

EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector.

The EU is set to vote on MiCA. (Pixabay)