Tag: EU
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Digital Euro Targeted for 2029: What the ECB’s CBDC Means for Europe’s Altcoin Ecosystem
The European Central Bank (ECB) is moving from theory to execution on the digital euro, targeting a pilot phase in 2027 and aiming to be technically ready for a first issuance in 2029, subject to EU legislation. For the altcoin industry, this is not just another central bank digital currency (CBDC) headline—it is a structural shift in how money,…
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Poland’s MiCA Stalemate: Why the Country Risks Losing Its Domestic Altcoin Market
Poland is on track to become a serious outlier in the European altcoin landscape—and not in a good way. President Karol Nawrocki has vetoed the MiCA implementation bill for the second time, even as the EU-wide transition deadline of 1 July 2026 approaches. With no functioning licensing regime for crypto‑asset service providers (CASPs), local platforms are staring at…
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European Union to Establish SEC-Style Regulator for Unified Altcoin and Securities Oversight
The European Commission is advancing plans to create a pan-European supervisory authority modeled after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), designed to provide unified regulatory oversight of both traditional stock markets and the rapidly expanding altcoin ecosystem. This ambitious institutional reform would grant the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) expanded powers to regulate exchanges, crypto services, and related financial infrastructure…