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“Binance, a key cryptocurrency exchange, plans to delist all stablecoins for the European market by June 2024, in adherence to the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) law. This move, expected to impact significantly on Europe’s market, reflects the potential disruptions regulatory changes can cause. Meanwhile, the U.S. resists implementing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), despite other countries’ pursuits of national digital currency.”

“eToro, a crypto-friendly brokerage firm, has secured the Crypto Asset Service Provider registration from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing regulated crypto services to all EU countries. This follows similar approvals in Spain and France, indicating persistent expansion in the regulated crypto services.”

The new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules aiming to make crypto advertising transparent and unbiased, have caused major digital asset exchanges, like Bybit, to contemplate exiting the UK market. The regulations, effective October 8, prohibit certain incentives and bonuses. However, some industrial members see these rules as growth limiting and greatly restrictive.

The eighth iteration of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8), which introduces mandatory tax reporting for cryptocurrency transactions, has received overwhelming support from members of the European Parliament. DAC8 is expected to aid tax authorities in monitoring and assessing cryptocurrency transactions to improve transparency and counter tax fraud.

France is introducing a ‘Responsible Influence Certificate’ for finance bloggers or “finfluencers” to bring more oversight and credibility into promotion of investment products, including cryptocurrency. Despite not being obligatory, it represents a potential regulation method for online financial advice.

“Regulatory frameworks globally are revising their stance on ASIC chip exports, pivotal in cryptographic technologies. The U.S. Department of Commerce denies prohibiting AI chips sale to the Middle East. However, new regulations require tech giants to get licenses for selling flagship chips to some Middle Eastern countries.”

The unanticipated inspection of Paris-based Worldcoin’s office by France’s data watchdog, the CNIL, has intensified debates over its privacy protocols. This event underscores the strict scrutiny crypto projects are subjected to and the growing worries surrounding user privacy and data storage.

The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, faces uncertainty amidst allegations of regulatory breaches. The impending EU crypto regulation MiCA requires firms to comply in one member nation but Binance’s strategy of focusing on just a few EU countries may be risky. Robust scrutiny has led to Binance withdrawing from markets like Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, and Germany. How Binance adapts to MiCA requirements and shapes its compliance strategies will impact the future of cryptocurrency in Europe.

“Binance Labs, the venture capital subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, continues to invest in cryptotech companies despite potential fraud allegations and regulatory issues its parent company is facing. The recent investment was made into four distinguished startups including AltLayer, KiloEx, Kinza, and Sleepless AI.”

“Binance announced that Kristen Hecht assumed the role of Deputy Chief Compliance Officer amidst potential fraud charges. Her responsibilities include strengthening compliance provisions, combating financial crime risks and overseeing anti-money laundering teams. This occurs as Binance navigates through regulatory scrutiny in the US and Europe.”

Agence France-Presse (AFP) has sued Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, over compensation for news shared on the platform. The issue, pertaining to Europe’s “neighboring rights” legislation, requires social media platforms to agree to terms with the original publisher before reproducing news articles, paralleling copyright royalties for entertainment media.

“Hex Trust, a digital asset custodian, is now registered in France, marking a significant step in its expansion in Europe. This opens doors to provide custody of digital assets and enable crypto transactions within France and Italy. Critics argue this move may foster recklessness in a volatile market.”

Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, offers a “digital passport” involving scanning individuals’ irises as a proof-of-personhood and rewarding them with their native token. However, the legality and ethics of its data collection methods and the use of biometrics have been questioned, leading to investigations.

“In the volatile world of digital currencies, former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried recently made headlines with his legal team’s request to seal privileged documents. This legal maneuver, where transparency clashes with privacy rights, could influence his $250-million bail application and carries implications for both personal privacy and broader market dynamics. Meanwhile, French data protection agency CNIL questions Worldcoin’s data collection, signaling privacy concerns in an increasingly blockchain and crypto-driven world.”

“In a significant shift in regulatory climates, Crypto.com has been officially registered by the Dutch central bank, signaling its commitment to compliance. This comes after issues faced by Binance and Coinbase. The upcoming European Union laws for 2024 could necessitate not just registration, but licensing, implying checks on governance and fiscal health. This points to the need for ongoing dialogue about regulations.”

A&G, a Spanish private bank, has launched the country’s first local crypto hedge fund —Criptomonedas, F.I.L. This fund, overseen by Spain’s financial markets regulator, is intended for professional investors and provides a safer, more efficient alternative to spot trading in cryptocurrency.

Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, revoked its licensing request a month after its application was rejected by Germany’s financial body, BaFin. Despite this, Binance remains committed to securing necessary licensing in Germany, and dealing resiliently with changing global market conditions, including regulation.