EU
FTX Has European License Suspended by Cyprus Regulator
The troubled exchange's European arm FTX EU has had its license in Cyprus suspended just two months after securing it.

EU Lawmakers Vote for Stronger Cyber Protection for Crypto, Other Finance
The crypto world is highly prone to hacks and attacks, but the jury is out on the impact the new measures will have.

What EU Merger Regulators Have in Store for Binance’s FTX Buy
European Union merger approval processes of 18 months can be sped up if there are concerns that FTX might topple, CoinDesk was told.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Germany Ordered by Regulator to Tackle 'Organizational Deficiencies'
The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) said the company needs to address a range of issues including ensuring adequate risk management, staffing and IT systems.

CBDCs May Need Global Regulation, EU Commissioner Says
Paolo Gentiloni says a series of international agreements may be needed to stop state-backed digital currencies from infringing on countries' sovereignty.

EU Delays Vote on MiCA Crypto Legislation Until February
Technical issues in the lengthy text could delay the start of the licensing regime set out in the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation.

New NFT Rules Possible if Lawmakers Ask, EU Official Says
The treatment of non-fungible tokens wasn’t fully resolved by Brussels’ landmark Markets in Crypto Assets regulation.

EU Stablecoin Caps Could Lighten or Get Tougher, French Official Warns
Limits on stablecoins denominated in currencies other than euros were among the most controversial elements of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets law.

DeFi’s ‘Severe Threat’ Needs New Kind of Regulation, EU Commission Told
The EU executive is seeking academic input as it turns its attention to decentralized finance based on software protocols

EU Antitrust Officials Are Worried About Competition in the Metaverse
The European Commission is concerned that a company like Facebook parent Meta Platforms could dominate the market, hurting consumers.
