Bitcoin mining firm Hive Digital Technologies has escalated its legal battle with Sweden's Tax Agency to the European Commission after the agency reclassified its datacenter services as self-mining and retroactively denied input VAT credits. The dispute could affect how VAT applies to cryptocurrency mining operations across the EU.
The European Banking Authority has urged the European Commission to bring crypto lending and borrowing services under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The EBA's recommendations include potential leverage caps, certification requirements for firms connecting users to DeFi lending platforms, and possible restrictions on facilitating lending with unauthorized stablecoins.
The European Central Bank and EU central banks want Brussels to delete a MiCA rule requiring large stablecoin issuers to keep 60% of reserves in commercial banks, arguing the requirement could destabilize lenders and reduce liquidity management flexibility.
The European Commission's current Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) review includes a question on page 36 about Europe's treatment of staking, raising concerns among crypto industry observers about potential regulatory impacts on staking yields and blockchain network security.
Traditional banks have doubled their presence on the European Union's MiCA register to approximately 80 institutions in less than three months, now representing nearly 23% of all listed crypto-asset service providers, up from roughly 17% earlier this year.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde personally intervened to prevent Greece from granting Binance an EU-wide MiCA license in late May, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Lagarde reportedly asked Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to reject the application over compliance concerns.
The European Central Bank has begun accepting applications from online merchants for a controlled digital euro pilot program set to launch in 2027. Applications close on October 27, with final issuance contingent on EU legislation.
Bulgaria's parliament approved amendments to its Tax and Social Security Procedure Code requiring cryptocurrency service providers to report detailed customer identities, tax residency information, and transaction data to tax officials. The legislation, passed with 149 votes in favor and 10 abstentions, aligns Bulgaria with EU directives aimed at curbing tax evasion and enhancing cross-border tax transparency.
The European Union's Cyber Resilience Act, effective September 11, 2026, requires cryptocurrency wallet providers to report actively exploited vulnerabilities or severe security flaws within 24 hours of awareness. Non-compliance can result in fines up to 15 million euros.
The EU Cyber Resilience Act's reporting obligations have gone into effect, requiring manufacturers of commercial wallet hardware and software worldwide to report actively exploited vulnerabilities to regulators within 24 hours through ENISA's Single Reporting Platform.
The European Securities and Markets Authority issued a statement warning that major prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi lack the required authorization to operate in the EU, raising questions about their access to European users.
Major exchange operators Nasdaq and Boerse Stuttgart, along with other finance and crypto industry groups, are calling on the European Union to scrap or significantly raise its proposed 100 million euro cap on tokenization trials, arguing the limit is too restrictive.
ESMA warned that major prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi lack required authorization to serve EU users, stating several countries are investigating their operations and raising insider trading concerns.
Poland's regulatory framework is preventing local cryptocurrency firms from beginning the licensing application process, while foreign EU firms with MiCA passports can continue entering the Polish market unimpeded.
Poland's Sejm fell 25 votes short of overriding President Karol Nawrocki's veto of crypto licensing legislation, leaving the country as the only EU member state without a domestic framework under MiCA regulations. Lawmakers are now preparing a fresh bill while roughly 2,000 local firms face regulatory limbo and foreign EU competitors gain market advantage through passporting rights.
Binance Holdings Ltd., the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has continued operating in the European Union despite failing to obtain required regulatory licenses under the bloc's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The company is reportedly using regulatory workarounds and offshore routing to maintain service for some EU customers.
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as subject to the EU's strictest Digital Services Act regulations after they surpassed 45 million users. ChatGPT is classified as a search engine, marking the first time an AI chatbot has received this designation, while Reddit and Roblox are designated as Very Large Online Platforms. All three companies have four months to comply with the enhanced regulatory requirements.
The European Commission has designated ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as subject to the EU's strictest Digital Services Act regulations after they surpassed 45 million users. ChatGPT is classified as a search engine, marking the first time an AI chatbot has received this designation, while Reddit and Roblox are designated as Very Large Online Platforms. All three companies have four months to comply with the enhanced regulatory requirements.
OpenAI will begin serving advertisements on ChatGPT across 31 European markets starting August 24, 2026, affecting free and lower-tier subscription users. The expansion comes as the company reported 18% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth and deepening losses in Q2 2026, disappointing some investors.
Dinaro d.o.o., a Slovenian electronic money institution licensed by the Bank of Slovenia, has been added to the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) register of electronic money token (EMT) issuers, marking Slovenia's first appearance on the list.
Social media platforms Meta and TikTok have agreed to fact-check content about border crossings into Spain following a massive and deadly rush to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco in late July. The agreement was announced by EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen.
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) will conduct on-site inspections and desk-based reviews of authorized crypto asset service providers from the second half of 2026 through mid-2027 as part of ESMA's EU-wide supervisory action examining digital resilience and custody infrastructure.
European financial watchdogs have issued warnings about fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto firms to exploit confusion following the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation deadline, which forced over 1,700 unlicensed crypto service providers to cease EU operations.
European financial watchdogs have issued warnings about fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto firms to exploit confusion following the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation deadline, which forced over 1,700 unlicensed crypto service providers to cease EU operations.
The European Securities and Markets Authority added 12 crypto-asset service providers to its MiCA register on July 31, bringing the total to 321 authorized firms. Simultaneously, the MiCA Crypto Alliance launched a searchable CASP Tracker tool on August 5 to help users verify licensed providers.
The European Central Bank announced that its planned digital euro app will surpass European Accessibility Act requirements, featuring enhanced visual design, full keyboard navigation, and screen reader support ahead of pilot testing expected in 2027.
A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to President Donald Trump calling for trade investigations into European Union digital policies, arguing that EU tech rules unfairly target American Big Tech companies. The push comes amid broader tensions over EU technology regulation and Trump administration efforts to challenge European enforcement actions.
The United States missed the July 18, 2026 deadline to implement its GENIUS Act while the CLARITY Act stalls, as Europe's MiCA regulations result in only 280 of approximately 2,800 crypto firms gaining authorization. South Africa's Reserve Bank continues developing regulations for its 8 million crypto traders.
Members of the European Parliament are pressing AMLA Chair Bruna Szego to explain her plans for supervising crypto asset service providers (CASPs) as Europe's new anti-money laundering authority faces challenges implementing unified oversight across sectors including cryptocurrency, real estate, and luxury goods.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to limit young children's access to social media across the EU's 27 member states, following recommendations from an expert panel that called for restricting access for those under 13 until tech companies prove their platforms are safe.
Ripple secured full Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorization from Luxembourg's financial regulator, completing its approval under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. This allows Ripple to offer crypto services across all 30 EEA countries.
The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation ended its transitional period on July 1, 2026, requiring all crypto service providers to obtain proper licensing. ESMA ordered unauthorized firms to wind down operations, leaving an estimated 10 million or more users searching for new compliant platforms.
Binance has formally withdrawn its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license application with Greece's Hellenic Capital Market Commission and will pursue authorization in a different EU jurisdiction before the July 1 deadline for unlicensed firms.
Zodia Custody obtained a payment institution license from Luxembourg's financial regulator to expand EU stablecoin services, while CEO Julian Sawyer confirmed Standard Chartered's full acquisition is targeting completion by end of August 2026.
The European Commission imposed a €200 million fine on Chinese-owned online retailer Temu for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous products including faulty chargers and unsafe baby toys, following a 19-month investigation.
European Union negotiators reached an agreement to significantly delay and weaken AI regulations, marking the first major rollback of digital rules amid pressure from the United States and industry. The deal includes exemptions for industrial applications.
A consortium of 12 major European banks including BNP Paribas, BBVA, ING, and UniCredit is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro-denominated stablecoin under MiCA regulations, targeting launch in second half of 2026.
French Finance Minister publicly supports euro-pegged stablecoin initiatives under MiCA framework and urges European banks to expand euro stablecoins and tokenized deposits as dollar-pegged supply exceeds $300 billion.
