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European Banks Seek Exchange Partners for Euro Stablecoin Launch

By Matthew Clarke Mar 2, 2026

A consortium of European banks is engaging crypto exchanges and liquidity providers ahead of a planned euro-pegged stablecoin launch in 2026.

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Gate Secures Malta Payments License for EU Expansion

By Emily Carter Feb 26, 2026

Gate obtained a Malta Payment Institution license under PSD2, enabling regulated fiat and stablecoin payment services across the European Union.

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AllUnity Launches MiCA-Compliant Swiss Franc Stablecoin

By Emily Carter Feb 26, 2026

AllUnity, backed by Deutsche Bank’s asset management arm, has launched CHFAU, a Swiss franc-pegged stablecoin for institutional clients under MiCA compliance.

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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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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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DZ Bank Secures MiCA License to Launch Retail Crypto Trading

By Matthew Clarke Jan 14, 2026

Germany’s DZ Bank has received regulatory approval under the EU’s MiCA framework to roll out a retail crypto trading platform across its cooperative banking network.

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Bitcoin DeFi Faces MiCA Stress Test Ahead of July 2026

By Andrew Collins Jan 2, 2026

The EU’s MiCA framework will fully apply by July 2026, tightening oversight on crypto intermediaries while testing the resilience of Bitcoin-linked DeFi activity.

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Spain to Enforce Full MiCA Rules Starting July 2026

By Emily Carter Dec 24, 2025

Spain will fully implement the EU’s MiCA framework by mid-2026, alongside stricter crypto reporting rules under the DAC8 directive starting earlier that year.

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OKX Sees Trading Growth Following US and EU Expansion

By Laura Mitchell Dec 23, 2025

OKX reported a sharp increase in trading activity after expanding into regulated markets in the United States and Europe. The exchange cited licensing approvals and regulatory clarity as key drivers.