News with the tag "European"

Kima Network has integrated its decentralized settlement infrastructure into Mastercard’s Sandbox-as-a-Service platform to allow stablecoin-powered top-ups of prepaid cards directly from self-custody wallets across multiple blockchains. According to the official announcement , the move is part of Ma...

Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe, also Ireland’s Finance Minister, made remarks on how the EU is planning to track crypto transfers. Speaking at the European Anti-Financial Crime Summit 2025 in Dublin, the minister said that the plan, if executed, would see increased transparency in transactions ...

According to reports, Euroclear is set to proceed with the confiscation of $3 billion in Russian assets to compensate Western investors for losses incurred from asset forfeitures in the country. If executed, this move risks jeopardizing the clearance platform that handles trillions. Euroclear to Sei...

Despite concerning headlines of fresh tariffs, fractured alliances, and looming recession fears, there are still strong reasons for investors to remain positive, according to Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group. In a note sent to crypto.news, Green pushed back against the bearish narrative,...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is reportedly pushing to update the EU’s crypto market regulation amid concerns that US President Donald Trump’s stance on digital assets could jeopardize the region’s economy. According to a policy paper seen by Politico, the central bank believes that Trump’s “lavis...

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. On February 25, Tether ( USDT ) CEO Paolo Ardoino asserted that “USDT is the most successful tool for US dollar hegemony and distribution across emergi...

Is Europe at risk of losing control over its financial future? Recent warnings from a top European Central Bank (ECB) official suggest so. As digital payments become increasingly dominant, the ECB is making a powerful push for a digital euro . But why the urgency, and what does it mean for Europe an...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is advancing its plans for a digital euro to counter the growing presence of foreign-currency stablecoins and reduce dependence on U.S. payment firms. ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane emphasized the need for Europe to maintain control over its financial system amid inc...

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Tokenization of real-world assets is often called a game-changer for finance since it’s supposed to streamline asset issuance, improve transparency, an...

The crypto exchange OKX has decided to “temporarily suspend” its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator after consulting with regulators. Traders use data from DEX aggregators to find the best-priced trades across various decentralized exchanges. OKX’s aggregator has recently come under scrutiny. L...