Europe

Highlights: Bitpanda has launched Vision Chain to support regulated tokenized assets across Europe. Vision Chain gives institutions a compliant blockchain system for issuing and settling digital assets. The network uses euro stablecoins and Optimism infrastructure to improve cost stability and […]

Highlights: Coinbase has rolled out regulated crypto futures for eligible traders in 26 European countries.  The exchange stated that the new setup allows users to access crypto derivatives on a single platform.  Two main types of cash-settled futures, including perpetual […]

Highlights: Crypto kidnapping cases in France are pushing police to treat ransom threats as high-risk crimes. French investigators rescued the victims without paying ransom after a rapid nationwide police response. The victims escaped after being held for about thirty hours […]

Highlights: Deutsche Börse’s 360T joins Bitpanda to expand Europe’s regulated crypto trading opportunities. The partnership addresses rising institutional demand for compliant and secure digital asset services. Integration of Bitpanda with 360T’s 3DX platform enables simpler crypto offerings for institutions. Deutsche […]

Highlights: OKX launched a stablecoin payment card in Europe that lets users spend stablecoins at Mastercard merchants. The card operates with full KYC checks and licensed payment partners. OKX has positioned the card around self-custody while expanding regulated operations across […]

Highlights: Italy warns crypto firms to follow MiCA rules before the end of 2025. Authorities said firms must get licenses or stop operations and return all customer funds. Investors should check crypto platforms’ registration to protect their funds and tokens. […]

Highlights: Sleijpen warned U.S. stablecoins could become systemically relevant if growth continues rapidly. He said rapid asset sell-offs might disrupt markets beyond the crypto sector. Sleijpen admitted the ECB may need to rethink monetary policy under sudden withdrawal pressure. Olaf […]

Highlights: Nine major European banks join to create a euro-backed digital stablecoin by 2026. The stablecoin aims to enable fast, low-cost payments across borders anytime globally. Project sparks debate online because this initiative potentially challenges the European Central Bank’s digital […]

Highlights: Backpack has received MiFID II approval in Cyprus and now offers perpetual futures to traders in Europe. Crypto futures with leverage of up to 10x are now available for consumers and institutional clients through the exchange. The company will […]

Highlights: Coincheck has acquired Aplo in a share swap deal and is targeting European growth. Aplo will provide technology and expertise to institutional clients. The acquisition allows Coincheck to expand liquidity services and develop new banking partnerships. Coincheck announced on […]

Highlights: Kiyosaki warns Europe faces a major crisis, with France near bankruptcy and Germany unrest growing. Kiyosaki urges investors to secure their wealth with Bitcoin, gold, and silver. Max Keiser calls Bitcoin a safe haven as bonds and portfolios collapse. […]

Highlights: Crypto.com got a MiFID license to offer more financial products across Europe and expand its services. The MiFID license works with Crypto.com’s MiCA license to provide users with both crypto and traditional assets. The recent acquisitions will help it […]