French Parliament Narrowly Approves Measure to Tax Crypto-to-Stablecoin Swaps
October 17, 2026
French lawmakers have narrowly backed a budget amendment that would eliminate tax deferrals on crypto-to-stablecoin trades, dealing a potential blow to the country's digital asset ecosystem.
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Payward Secures Deal to Acquire Lithuania’s Saldo Bank in Major European Expansion Push
October 15, 2026
Payward, the parent company behind major cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Lithuania-based Saldo Bank, signaling a strategic push to integrate licensed banking operations across the European Economic Area.
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Circle Urges European Regulators to Reevaluate Stablecoin Bank Reserve Mandates
October 4, 2026
Circle, the issuer of USDC, has recommended key changes to the European Union's MiCA framework, advocating for alternatives to bank-deposit mandates and recognition of foreign stablecoins.
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EBA Proposes Restrictions on Non-Compliant Stablecoin Lending for EU Crypto Firms
September 26, 2026
The European Banking Authority has suggested barring EU crypto firms from facilitating lending or borrowing involving unauthorized stablecoins under the MiCA regulatory framework.
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Poland’s Crypto Law Stalls for Third Time, Creating a Rare Regulatory Void in Europe
September 6, 2026
Poland's failure to enact a comprehensive digital asset framework for the third time leaves a major regulatory gap in Europe, raising concerns for crypto firms and European Union compliance.
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