Circle predicts stablecoins will become mainstream global payment method

Stablecoin issuer Circle expects internet payment firms and other financial services companies will attempt to enter or expand in the space.

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EU watchdog sues Elon Musks X over alleged AI data violations

As recently as July 25, the DPC seemed to believe the matter would be resolved without court actions.

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Bitstamp helps Stripe scale crypto purchases in the EU

Bitstamp entered a partnership to support Stripes crypto on-ramp solution in Europe a few months after Robinhood announced its $200 million acquisition of the exchange.

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Has Telegram violated EU laws, and why has its founder been charged in France?

As Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov is now released on a $5.6 million bail, France, as an EU member state, continues working on the case.

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Cambodias Bakong Tourists app boosts regional payment options

The Cambodian central banks Soramitsu-backed digital payment system is continuing to expand.

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EU MiCA implementation a pivotal moment for crypto regulations Compliance exec

The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation.

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$1.6B port investment could revive El Salvadors Bitcoin City plans

The Turkish Yilport Holdings made the largest-ever private investment in El Salvador and will develop the port at the proposed site of Bitcoin City.

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African Union greenlights AI adoption across member states

The strategy aims to fast-track AI development and adoption in Africa, driving innovation and growth in the continent.

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US, UK accelerate quantum computing programs after China breakthrough

Chinas room-temperature time crystals could radically affect the timeline for the arrival of useful quantum computers.

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USDC trading volume soars 48% in July, driven by MiCA, market growth

The market capitalization of stablecoins increased by 2.1% to $164 billion in July, the highest level since April 2022.

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Digital euro to be most private electronic payment option

Since the inception of the digital euro, many critics have called the proposed digital currency a surveillance tool.

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One Trading receives Dutch license, onshores EU crypto futures

The Bitpanda spinoff offers Tradfi the advantages of blockchain and could soon provide investors with a host of new advantages.

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Bitcoin investment fund opens doors to EU citizenship

A new fund offers a way to gain citizenship in Portugal by indirectly investing over $500,000 into Bitcoin.

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Elon Musk lashes out at EU over illegal free speech deal

The European Commission and Elon Musks social media site, X, look set to battle over alleged transparency violations.

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Meta wont launch new AI products in EU, citing regulatory uncertainty

The door is now wide open for Google and Microsoft to gain first movers advantage over the entire continent.

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Stripe to Expand Crypto Integration into EU, Boosting Accessibility

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Elon Musks X could face $200M EU fines over alleged DSA violations

At the heart of the findings are the blue check verification systems and Xs alleged obfuscation of data.

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European Central Bank is exploring blockchain and MPC technology

The central bank has been experimenting with multiparty computation, which could support the entire European economy in the future.

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Circle becomes first licensed stablecoin issuer under MiCA

Circles USDC and EURC stablecoins become the first fully compliant digital fiat tokens under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules.

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WhatsApp and Signal survive EU chat control bill For now

EU legislators have dropped plans to scan messaging apps, but privacy advocates cant celebrate just yet.

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