Malta’s Gaming Shield Faces Second EU Legal Setback in a Week
An April 23 non-binding opinion from an Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union has found Malta’s Bill 55 incompatible with EU law, marking the second…
EU’s Highest Court Backs German Player’s Right to Reclaim Gambling Losses From Malta-Licensed Operator
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Wednesday that EU member states can prohibit specific online gambling services even when operators hold licenses from other EU countries.…
Gate Obtains Malta Payment Institution License to Expand European Stablecoin Infrastructure
Gate has secured a Payment Institution license from the Malta Financial Services Authority, enabling the exchange to provide regulated payment services across the European Union. Gate announced on February 26,…
EU Securities Watchdog ESMA Targets Crypto-Asset Perpetual Futures as CFDs
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a formal warning to investment firms, clarifying that derivatives on crypto-assets marketed as “perpetual futures” are likely subject to the strict…
Europe Pushes for Payment Sovereignty to Counter Potential US Intervention
Private banking groups are warning about the growing EU dependence on foreign payment companies. Martina Weimert, chief executive of the European Payments Initiative (EPI), called for urgent action on this…
EU Opens Infringement Notices Over Crypto Tax Rules and MiCA Breaches
The European Commission sends formal notices to 13 EU member states over delayed or incompatible transposition of EU crypto tax transparency and MiCA rules. The European Commission has issued letters…
EU Finalizes Roadmap for Digital Euro to Challenge US Payment Dominance
The European Union is moving forward with plans for a digital euro, with the primary goal of helping the bloc reduce its dependence on foreign financial systems. EU Approves Roadmap…
Capital B Announces $13.3M Capital Increase and Convertible Bonds to Boost Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Capital B (The Blockchain Group), listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has announced a capital increase and convertible bonds issuance totaling approximately $13.3 million (€11.5 million), aimed at advancing its Bitcoin…
ECB President Christine Lagarde Warns Stablecoin Adoption Might Lead to ‘Privatization of Money’
Lagarde stated that the rise of stablecoin adoption has introduced other risks, as it weakens sovereignty and reduces the ability to conduct monetary policy. She emphasized that, as they currently…
Global Dollar (USDG) Stablecoin Launches in the European Union
On July 1, 2025, Paxos officially launched the Global Dollar (USDG), a fully regulated USD-backed stablecoin, in the European Union (EU). Compliant with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation…