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Coinbase Launches Crypto Futures Across 26 European Markets

By Emily Carter Mar 9, 2026

Coinbase expands its regulated product suite in Europe, offering crypto and equity index futures to Advanced users under MiFID regulations in 26 countries.

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BitGo Expands MiCA-Compliant Crypto Services Across EEA

By Emily Carter Mar 4, 2026

BitGo Europe has rolled out its MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service platform across 30 EEA countries, targeting banks and fintechs with custody and trading infrastructure.

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Austria Halts New Business at KuCoin EU Exchange

By David Walker Feb 23, 2026

Austria’s financial regulator has barred KuCoin’s EU entity from onboarding new customers, citing gaps in key AML and sanctions compliance roles.

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Bybit EU Expands USDC and EURC Access with New Stablecoin Campaigns

By Emily Carter Feb 20, 2026

Bybit EU launched new campaigns centered on USDC and EURC to expand regulated stablecoin usage across trading, savings, and payments in Europe.

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Polish President Vetoes MiCA Bill Again, Forcing Crypto Firms to Seek EU Licensing Abroad

By Matthew Clarke Feb 17, 2026

Poland’s president has vetoed a second MiCA implementation bill, increasing regulatory uncertainty and pushing local crypto firms to pursue licensing in other EU jurisdictions.

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Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias to Merge in Push for European Crypto Hub

By Matthew Clarke Feb 13, 2026

Boerse Stuttgart will merge its digital asset arm with Tradias to form a regulated European crypto unit offering trading, custody, staking and tokenized asset services.

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Deel Partners With MoonPay for Stablecoin Payroll in Europe

By Matthew Clarke Feb 11, 2026

Deel will enable stablecoin salary payouts for workers in the UK and EU through a partnership with MoonPay, with US expansion planned.

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ECB Executive Backs Digital Euro as Payments Sovereignty Tool

By Matthew Clarke Jan 28, 2026

An ECB executive said the digital euro is becoming a strategic necessity as geopolitical tensions expose Europe’s reliance on non-European payment systems.

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Bitget Names Oliver Stauber to Lead EU MiCA Expansion

By Laura Mitchell Jan 28, 2026

Bitget has appointed former Bitpanda legal chief Oliver Stauber as CEO of Bitget EU to oversee its MiCA licensing process and establish a Vienna-based hub.

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Binance Seeks MiCA Approval in Greece Ahead of EU Deadline

By Emily Carter Jan 23, 2026

Binance has applied for a MiCA license in Greece as EU regulators press crypto firms to meet June compliance deadlines or exit key markets.

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Bybit EU Adds Bitcoin Cashback to Payment Card

By David Walker Jan 19, 2026

Bybit EU has launched Bitcoin cashback for its payment card, allowing users to earn BTC on everyday spending under a regulated European framework.

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Bitpanda Targets Frankfurt IPO in 2026

By Emily Carter Jan 14, 2026

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bitpanda is preparing for a potential IPO in Frankfurt in the first half of 2026.