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ECB Sounds Alarm: US Crypto Push Threatens EU Financial Stability

ECB Sounds Alarm: US Crypto Push Threatens EU Financial Stability

• Facts

The European Central Bank (ECB) has long waved a red flag. EURECA’s members are deeply concerned that the expanding US crypto industry may undermine the financial stability of the European Union (EU). The ECB cautions that, like in the U.S. recently, this could create a “contagion” effect. Continuing to shore...

ECB Urges MiCA Revision Amid Stablecoin Surge Concerns

ECB Urges MiCA Revision Amid Stablecoin Surge Concerns

• Regulation

In this case, the European Central Bank (ECB) is calling for a reconsideration of the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This regulatory framework directly regulates the use of cryptocurrency in Europe. This request would come just months after the adoption of MiCA. This is largely motivated by fears that...

ECB's Crypto Panic: 3 Reasons Why Europe's Losing the Innovation War

ECB's Crypto Panic: 3 Reasons Why Europe's Losing the Innovation War

• Commentary

The European Central Bank is having a crypto cold sweat. They’re especially concerned, though, with how a more crypto-friendly US might shift the playing field. Their mania is spurred by the prospect of a Trumpian revival and by the growing competition posed by dollar-backed stablecoins. Their proposed solution? A last-minute...

Japan's "New Capitalism 2025" Plan Signals Regulatory Embrace of Bitcoin and Web3

Japan is strategically positioning itself as a global leader in digital innovation with its updated "New Capitalism 2025" plan, released on April 13. Taken together, this plan represents a major regulatory turning point event toward welcoming Bitcoin and Web3 technologies. The initiative aims to leverage digital assets to solve social...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Senate Republicans Forge Ahead on Crypto Market Structure Framework

Republican senators working on a new framework for digital assets legislation, riding the positive bipartisan wave in the Senate as of late. This announcement follows the Senate’s passage of a bill to regulate stablecoins last week. It was passing with overwhelming bipartisan support.Senators Tim Scott, Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...