Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is advancing its European expansion. Bybit EU Group took this next step with the formal application submission for a license under the Austrian implementation act of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) through one of its Austrian entities, Bybit X GmbH.
The European Central Bank intensifies its communication around the digital euro. Piero Cipollone, board member, presented new arguments in favor of the project to the European Parliament. Will the ECB manage to rally users who are still largely detractors?
Tokenized stocks captivate the crypto world, but ESMA warns of risks of confusion for investors. Details here!
Institutional-grade technology will enhance the integrity of the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange. The surveillance platform combines advanced pattern analytics with comprehensive market data to meet MiCAR obligations.
It's not just Bayrou's France that is struggling. Europe is going through a systemic crisis that the ECB's printing press can no longer solve. Despite years of massive injections, the eurozone is sinking into a vicious circle of stagnation and unsustainable debt. It seems that this time, unlike 2008, the ECB can no longer save Europe from the crash.
In the midst of geopolitical reshuffling, the European Union and the United States have just ratified a trade compromise presented as a bulwark against escalation. Supported by Ursula von der Leyen, but strongly criticized by Mario Draghi, the text crystallizes a European dilemma: guaranteeing transatlantic stability or fully defending the continent's industrial interests. Between diplomatic balance and tariff concessions, this new agreement revives the debate on Europe's economic sovereignty.
Unknown to the general public but omnipresent behind the scenes of power, Palantir works with governments and multinationals by exploiting data. Valued at over 400 billion dollars after a 2000% increase since 2023, it represents either the investment opportunity of a generation or the next speculative bubble ready to burst.
The European Union is considering anchoring its future digital euro on public blockchains like Ethereum and Solana, according to Financial Times revelations. This choice would mark a major break from centralized approaches, like China, and could redefine the balance of monetary sovereignty in Europe.
The idea of paying for vacations in crypto, once marginal, is becoming established in the European landscape. A recent survey conducted by Bitget, an exchange platform and major Web3 player, highlights a strong trend: crypto is attracting more and more travelers despite technical and regulatory obstacles. And the numbers speak for themselves.
While it was already being buried, cash is experiencing a revival! Between techno mistrust and tactile nostalgia, Europe is torn between digital euro and tangible banknotes...
Crypto in France is starting a decisive turning point. OKX, one of the most influential Asian leaders in the global ecosystem, announces its official launch in the Hexagon, in accordance with the MiCA regulatory framework. With its experience in international markets, OKX arrives with a clear ambition: to offer French users a platform that is both modern, ultra-secure, with some of the lowest fees on the market and fully aligned with the new European requirements. This establishment symbolizes the entry into a new era, where transparency, performance and trust become the norm. As an exchange, OKX has an innovative vision of Web3 designed for Europe and supported by proven technology.
As Donald Trump renews the trade war, Switzerland takes the full brunt. Between diplomatic tensions and economic shock, the European balance is shaken.
The European Union takes a new decisive step in the regulation of artificial intelligence. After laying the groundwork in February, Brussels today activates the second part of its AI Act, directly targeting general-purpose models like ChatGPT. A regulatory offensive that divides sector players.
The European Union and Donald Trump have just concluded a historic but controversial agreement. The stated objective: to redefine transatlantic trade. But behind the official announcement, the entire European economy is shaking. All the details in the following paragraphs!
Is the euro capitulating to bitcoin? Once marginal, the idea is now making a strong impression as the European currency hits new historical lows against the leading cryptocurrency. Max Keiser, a figure in Bitcoin maximalism, reignites the debate with a shocking prediction. This is a strong signal in a context where monetary mistrust is gaining ground, and where technical fundamentals seem to support advocates of a global monetary shift.
As global trade lines are redrawn under geopolitical pressure, Donald Trump reveals his cards. Before a meeting in Scotland with Ursula von der Leyen, the American president warns: no customs tariff lower than 15% will be granted to the European Union. This firm stance, with direct repercussions on transatlantic flows, could also impact strategic sectors such as digital and blockchain. Behind this maneuver lies an economic showdown between two opposing views of commercial sovereignty.
In response to the increase in customs duties decreed by Donald Trump, 30% on European imports starting August 1st, Brussels is deploying heavy artillery. The Commission has approved a counter-tariff attack of 93 billion euros, targeting strategic American sectors. An economic escalation is unfolding between two major blocs, against a backdrop of political tensions and fragile global trade.
Brussels holds its breath. As August 1st approaches, the trade dispute with Washington slides into strategic confrontation. In the face of the threat of a 30% surcharge on European imports, Paris and Berlin demand a firm response. Their goal: to push the EU to activate, for the first time, the anti-coercion instrument.
When the Assembly knits bitcoin to recycle excess electricity, power plants smile, miners get busy... and digital gold suddenly becomes more French than a baguette under the arm.
Europe is not backing down. After MiCA, crypto companies must face a new wave of regulation driven by the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). Anonymous wallets banned, direct access to data, cross-border controls... Brussels clearly shows its intention to go further. Is the sector ready to absorb this new shock?
Vienna, July 10, 2025 – Today’s press conference marks the formal introduction of Bybit EU to Austrian and European media. With its EU headquarters now operational in Vienna and a full MiCAR license issued by Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), Bybit EU enters the European market…
The economy is at risk of a commercial earthquake: the suspended tariffs could come into effect in August. The details here!
The debate on leaving the euro is resurfacing regularly in France. With new presidential elections set for 2027, a victory for the National Rally could lead to an exit from the euro. The French could very well come out of it ruined!
When a former minister attacks stablecoins, it is not for their logo. But can we still speak of public money when crypto infiltrates everywhere? Follow the Lagarde trail…
At a time when trade tensions are reshaping global power dynamics, Europe faces a direct threat: Washington has imposed a deadline of July 9 to reach a bilateral agreement. After this date, tariffs of up to 70% would hit European exports starting August 1. In this high-tension climate, Brussels is attempting to avoid a head-on clash with a U.S. administration determined to enforce its rules. An express negotiation is underway to prevent a shift to a tariff confrontation.
As the entire planet holds its breath in the face of the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the European Union is moving forward with determination. Where others hesitate, it legislates. Faced with tech giants and hesitant governments, Brussels waits for neither soft consensus nor external validation. Its strategy? Regulate first, innovate later. A risky bet, perhaps. But a bet that is embraced. And above all, a clear message: AI will not be a jungle in Europe.
As stablecoins gain legitimacy, a U.S. law is reigniting the fractures between monetary sovereignty and the supremacy of the dollar. With the GENIUS Act, passed by the Senate, Washington is regulating cryptocurrencies backed by the greenback. However, in Europe, a counteroffensive is being organized. Amundi fears global destabilization. Behind this legal framework, a monetary offensive with systemic effects is taking shape.
The public affairs manager at Bitpanda warns about the persistent disparities in the application of the MiCA regulation across Europe. Despite its promises of harmonization, the European Union struggles to establish a true single market for cryptocurrencies. MiCA is on the way, indeed, but each member state interprets and applies the law in its own way.
Bybit, the world's second largest cryptocurrency exchange platform by volume, today announces the official launch of Bybit.eu, a platform exclusively dedicated to users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Operated by Bybit EU GmbH, a crypto-asset service provider licensed under the MiCAR regulation, this initiative marks a major milestone in Bybit's mission: to offer a safe, transparent, and fully compliant digital asset exchange platform in Europe.
Crypto cards are now competing with traditional banks for everyday purchases in Europe. With nearly half of transactions under 12 dollars, these new payment tools are transforming consumer habits. A silent revolution that is redefining the future of European payments.