ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Acheron has become the first cryptocurrency market maker to obtain a CASP license under the EU MiCA regulation.MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) is a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto assets that officially came into effect in the EU in June 2023, establishing unified market rules for crypto assets across the 27 member states of the EU, filling the gaps in existing financial services regulations that do not cover the crypto asset sector.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Fabio Panetta, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, pointed out in the annual report on May 30 that the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has had limited effects on promoting the adoption of compliant stablecoins. Since the regulation comes into full effect at the end of 2024, only a small number of electronic money tokens (EMT) stablecoins have been issued across the EU, and Italian regulators have not observed significant interest from local companies in issuing crypto assets.Panetta believes that regulatory rules alone cannot mitigate the systemic risks of crypto assets, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are the key tool. He warned that foreign crypto platforms may lack transparency and risk control capabilities due to differing regulatory standards, posing a threat to the safety of funds for EU citizens, and that a global regulatory framework needs to be established through international cooperation.The digital euro project can meet the market's demand for secure and efficient digital payment tools while maintaining the anchoring role of central bank money. This view echoes the assertion of ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone—currently, dollar stablecoins hold a 97% market share, and the promotion of central bank digital currencies is urgent.One month before this statement was released, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino refused to apply for MiCA licensing for USDT, citing "threats to the European banking system."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Gemini's latest "State of the Crypto Market" report shows that the cryptocurrency ownership rate in the UK for 2025 has the highest year-on-year increase globally, with the percentage of respondents holding crypto rising from 18% last year to 24%. Singapore retains the global lead with a 28% ownership rate, followed closely by France and the United States at 21% and 22%, respectively. The average ownership rate in the four countries (US, UK, France, Singapore) is 24%, meaning one in four people holds crypto assets.The report notes that the implementation of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) may warm the regulatory environment in Europe, but the UK has yet to introduce national-level crypto regulations. Currently, the UK government is advancing a regulatory draft for crypto exchanges, aiming to complete the legislative process this year, focusing on consumer protection and operational compliance frameworks. The public consultation for this draft closed on May 23, and the Treasury is expected to release the final version within the year.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has received approval from the Luxembourg financial regulator CSSF and obtained a crypto asset service provider (CASP) license under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. This license covers its trading platform operations across the entire European Economic Area, execution of orders for clients, and custody services.Bitstamp stated that the MiCA approval further solidifies its position as one of the most regulated crypto exchanges globally and provides European clients with a safer and more reliable environment for crypto asset investments.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Germany's financial regulator BaFin has granted a full Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license to Trade Republic, one of the largest fintech companies in Europe. This license allows the German company to provide crypto asset custody services for its 4 million users across 17 markets and to operate in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area.Data shows that currently, 25 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) have obtained MiCA licenses across the EU, of which 9 (36%) were issued by the German regulator BaFin. It is noteworthy that all crypto asset service providers must obtain a MiCA license by mid-2025; otherwise, they will not be able to conduct cross-border business in the EU, prompting many companies in the industry to accelerate their applications.

ChainCatcher news, BitGo, a cryptocurrency custody company backed by Goldman Sachs, has become the latest cryptocurrency company to receive regulatory approval to operate in the European Union.The company announced on May 12 that the German financial regulator, the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), granted BitGo Europe a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to provide digital asset services in the EU. The new license allows BitGo to offer services to both crypto-native companies and traditional financial institutions, including banks and asset management companies within the EU.

ChainCatcher news, according to crowdfundinsider, digital asset company Elliptic announced a partnership with Monerium to provide compliance and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions for the latter's Euro (EURe) stablecoin in accordance with European MiCA regulations.It is reported that this real-time multi-chain compliance system can reduce manual intervention by 60%.

ChainCatcher news, Ethena Labs stated on social media that Ethena has reached an agreement with the German financial regulator BaFin to close all operations of its German subsidiary Ethena GmbH and will no longer apply for MiCAR authorization.As of March 21, 2025, Ethena GmbH has ceased all minting or redemption operations, and related activities are now handled by Ethena (BVI) Limited, with users having completed the migration. Ethena GmbH no longer has any whitelisted users or direct clients.

ChainCatcher news, according to Solid Intel, Google will enforce cryptocurrency advertising regulations compliant with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Europe starting from April 23, 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin.com, the digital asset platform Bitpanda has announced that it has obtained the crypto asset market regulatory license (MiCAR) issued by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). This is the third MiCAR license obtained by Bitpanda following similar approvals in Germany and Malta, aimed at promoting regulatory compliance in the crypto sector in the European market.

ChainCatcher message, the PancakeSwap team responded to the community regarding the CAKE 3.0 tokenomics proposal.Regarding the 4% annual deflation target, the 4% is based on data from the past two years. Deflation is not limited to 4% per year; the actual amount of destruction will be linked to trading volume, and if the protocol performs well, a higher deflation rate may be achieved. For the mCAKE and sdCAKE exchange issue, the team confirmed that a 1:1 exchange ratio will be maintained, and users need to operate through the original delegation platform.On the topic of holding incentives, the team pointed out that they will adjust the fee distribution, shifting part of the liquidity provider fees towards a buy-and-burn mechanism, which is expected to improve the destruction efficiency to 15%. They also emphasized that CAKE will still play a core role in governance, IF0, and other scenarios. In response to concerns about the efficiency of veCAKE emissions, the team believes that the current proposal can more effectively address core issues and avoid long-term drawbacks caused by short-term fixes.Regarding the issue of governance decentralization, the team stated that they will shift to a direct voting model based on CAKE holdings and consider introducing a delegation feature in the future. For geographical restrictions, the team explained that IF0 will remain open, while TGE has limitations due to compliance requirements from partners.Finally, the team committed to providing real-time destruction data dashboards to maintain transparency in emission decisions and ensure the smooth operation of the veCAKE system during the transition period. During the transition, the veCAKE system will continue to operate until the proposal voting is completed, ensuring a smooth transition.

ChainCatcher message, UniSat announced on platform X that starting from April 4, 2025, 02:00 Eastern Time, it will no longer support the Atomicals protocol and will update the wallet to version 1.6.0. Users are advised to transfer their Atomicals assets to a compatible wallet as soon as possible, as Atomicals assets will not be viewable in the UniSat wallet after April 4.

ChainCatcher message, Binance will delist stablecoin trading pairs that do not comply with MiCA standards for European users on March 31. The affected assets include USDT, FDUSD, TUSD, USDP, DAI, AEUR, UST, USTC, and PAXG.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework, 10 institutions including Circle, Crypto.com, and Société Générale have been authorized to issue euro and dollar stablecoins, involving a total of 10 euro stablecoins and 5 dollar stablecoins. However, the world's largest stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT, with a market cap of over $141 billion) is not on the list.

ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, eToro announced that the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has granted its EU subsidiary eToro (Europe) Ltd a license, allowing it to provide crypto services to all EU member states under the framework of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The company stated that this authorization allows it to operate in a unified crypto regulatory environment in Europe, but it must submit relevant notifications to each member state.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, OKX has announced that it has officially become one of the first global cryptocurrency exchanges to obtain a MiCA license and operate within Europe, marking an important milestone for OKX and the entire European Economic Area (EEA) cryptocurrency industry.Currently, OKX has established its European headquarters in Malta, providing compliant and localized cryptocurrency services to over 400 million users across 28 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA).Whether users are in France, Germany, Spain, or other member states, they can easily access OKX's cutting-edge crypto products, supporting local payment methods and various fiat currency options.Star posted on the X platform, "OKX is now officially launched in 28 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) and complies with MiCA regulatory requirements. Compliance and regulation are crucial, and we are committed to providing users with a safe, transparent, and fully compliant trading experience. By supporting euro trading pairs, free bank transfers, and localized services, we make cryptocurrency trading more convenient. In the future, we will continue to optimize our products and services to enhance user experience, allowing every user to easily enjoy the Web3 world."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, as part of the EU's extensive cryptocurrency regulations, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a consultation document on February 17, seeking input from stakeholders, "with the aim of developing guidelines to assess the knowledge and competence of individuals providing advice on crypto assets or information regarding crypto assets or crypto asset services on behalf of crypto asset service providers."The guidelines will align with the EU's Regulation on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), published in June 2023, aiming to establish consistent standards for employees providing crypto advice and information to clients, enhance investor protection, and promote trust in the crypto market.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has announced that it has reached the MiCA regulatory licensing milestone and can now provide cross-border cryptocurrency services in all member states of the European Economic Area (EEA) starting today.Previous news, Crypto.com released its 2025 roadmap: plans to launch a stablecoin, submit a Cronos ETF application, and more.