EU holds off on alumina sanctions against Russia as Irish investigation nears conclusion

Bridge gains MiCA and EMI approvals to operate regulated services across all 27 EU states. New licenses enable euro-backed stablecoins, virtual IBANs, and cross-border payment tools. Dual approvals strengthen Bridge’s European expansion under the EU’s unified MiCA framework. Bridge has secured dual regulatory approvals in Luxembourg, allowing the stablecoin infrastructure company to expand regulated services […] The post Bridge Wins EU-Wide MiCA and EMI Licenses for Crypto Expansion appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The European regulator said companies cannot circumvent EU financial rules by marketing binary-style products as event contracts rather than derivatives.

The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU companies provide more than 80 percent of the EU’s digital products and services. One of the key proposals aimed at changing that is the “Tech Sovereignty Package”, which was presented in early June. With our guests, we dive into the initiative, explain the geopolitical context and ask what it would take for the bloc to achieve real technological sovereignty.

Russia's drone strategy heightens NATO tensions, risking military escalation and necessitating vigilant monitoring of unconventional tactics. The post Russia used shadow ships to launch drones disrupting NATO airspace appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The deployment of AI-enabled drones funded by crypto highlights evolving warfare tactics and challenges global regulatory frameworks. The post Russia mass-deploys AI-enabled Molniya attack drones in Zaporizhzhia, raising questions about crypto-funded warfare appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The EU's sanctions highlight the growing regulatory focus on crypto compliance, impacting exchanges and privacy coins amid geopolitical tensions. The post EU blacklists six Russian scientists linked to Navalny poisoning, reigniting sanctions evasion spotlight on crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Lawyers and industry executives expect EU regulators to enforce MiCA differently as unauthorized crypto companies are required to wind down operations.

Ukraine's intensified attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting global energy and crypto markets. The post Ukraine escalates attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure amid peace efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.