Europe plays a crucial role in the world of cryptocurrencies, both as a centre for technological innovation and as a key player in the adoption of regulations.
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Record crypto seizure in the UK: $7.3 billion in Bitcoin (61,000 BTC) was confiscated from Chinese citizen Zhimin Qian, who swindled 128,000 people. The figure, equal to the entire existing government reserve, opens a debate on the creation of a UK Bitcoin Reserve.
A 69-year-old British fraudster, Timothy Barnes, who pleaded guilty to 34 counts of fraud and theft
Proposed European 'Chat Control' law requires scanning of messages before encryption. Critics warn: risk to privacy, security and future of crypto and Web3 platforms in Europe.
Chiara Scotti, deputy governor of the Bank of Italy, warns that without unified rules, cross-border stablecoins could create legal, operational and stability risks for European markets.
Between 2023 and 2025, Italy saw crypto adoption double, Ferrari accept Bitcoin, Intesa Sanpaolo buy BTC and regulators introduce new tax rules and MiCA.
In 2025, Italian banks really enter the Web3: Intesa buys Bitcoin, CDP issues digital bonds and Banca Sella tests stablecoin custody. Growing opportunities, but also challenges of compliance, capital and reputation under the new MiCA framework.
EU regulations on cryptocurrencies, anti-money laundering (AML), Travel Rule, MiCA, Italian regulation, TFR, transparency and compliance for exchanges, wallet providers and custodians of digital assets.
Börse Stuttgart launches Seturion, European blockchain platform for the settlement of tokenized assets.
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