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Vodafone confirms rumors of Cardano NFT plans
The telecom company's German arm plans to use the Cardano blockchain for its first NFT collection.
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Financial Services and Markets Act granted Royal Assent by King Charles, making crypto trading a regulated financial activity in the UK
The Financial Services and Markets Bill, which intends to make the UK a competitive financial center, includes crypto among its vision.
Exchanges
Binance loses Euro payment partner; denied licensing in Germany
Binance struggles in Europe continue as it has lost its EURO payment partner.
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Macro
Central bankers warn of further rate hikes at ECB Forum
The central bankers were vocal about the need for further rate hikes to bring inflation down to the 2% target, despite the risk of economic downturn.
Regulation
ECB expresses support for European Commission’s digital euro proposal
The European Central Bank has indicated that it stands ready to proceed with a digital euro, but it insists cash must remain available.
Regulation
UK Law Commission proposes classifying crypto as a new type of property
Other Law Commission recommendations include creating expert panels and implementing a legal framework around crypto collateral arrangements.
CBDCs
Bank of England policy makers clash over digital pound design
Reports have emerged that the team behind the "digital pound" at Bank of England are split over the balance between central controls and decentralized ledger benefits.
Crime
Switzerland seizes $26M tied to Do Kwon, Terra
Earlier reports suggested that project members held $13 million in a Swiss Bank.
Exchanges
Binance reportedly pulls out of Austria, shifts focus to MiCA compliance in Europe
Binance says its current focus is ensuring compliance with the forthcoming Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations.
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Banking
JP Morgan starts offering euro transfers with JPM Coin payment system
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Belgium’s chief financial regulator orders Binance to cease Belgian services
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Crypto.com expands global reach with VASP registration in Spain
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