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ForkLog 155 25.09.2025

Nine European Banks Collaborate to Launch Euro Stablecoin

Major European banks have formed a consortium to issue a stablecoin pegged to the euro, in compliance with MiCA regulations.

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ForkLog 167 23.09.2025

Trustee Plus Responds to National Bank of Ukraine’s P2P Operation Concerns

The National Bank of Ukraine has prohibited Trustee Global UAB, the operator of the cryptocurrency wallet Trustee Plus, from providing financial payment services in the country without the necessary license for such activities. What Happened? Upon analysis, the regulator discovered instances of access being provided to a P2P platform and euro transfers between users without account opening. Such activities, under the Financial Services Act, require authorization from the National Bank, which the company lacked.

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ForkLog 164 22.09.2025

EU Ministers Agree on Digital Euro Framework

Finance ministers from EU countries have reached a compromise on key aspects of the digital euro. The project is positioned as a strategic alternative to payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.

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ForkLog 456 19.09.2025

EU to Impose Sanctions on Russian Crypto Platforms for the First Time

The European Commission has announced the preparation of the 19th package of sanctions against Russia. The restrictions will affect cryptocurrency platforms and digital asset transactions.

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ForkLog 272 22.08.2025

US House folds CBDC ban into 2026 defence bill

US lawmakers inserted a ban on issuing a central bank digital currency (the Anti-CBDC Act) into the draft defence budget for 2026.

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ForkLog 62 14.08.2025

Generative AI Reduces Traffic to Cryptocurrency Publications in Eastern Europe

In the second quarter, 63% of cryptocurrency media outlets in Eastern Europe reported a decline in traffic despite market growth. One reason cited is the proliferation of generative AI, according to a report by Outset PR provided to ForkLog. AI-based platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Copilot have begun to influence audience behavior. They offer users […]

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ForkLog 39 04.07.2025

Europe’s AI Future: Focus on Application, Not Infrastructure

Europe does not require a surge of new data centres to compete in the AI sector, according to Christian Klein, CEO of one of the region’s largest companies, SAP SE, as reported by Bloomberg. “Do we really need to build five data centres and fill them with powerful chips? Is this what Europe needs? I […]

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ForkLog 84 28.06.2025

Gemini Introduces Tokenized Strategy Shares in Europe

The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has granted traders in the EU access to tokenized shares of American companies. The first blockchain product offered is the shares of Michael Saylor’s Strategy. Tokenized stocks have arrived. Our customers in the EU can now buy tokenized Strategy (MSTR) on Gemini and take it anywhere onchain. ?? We are starting […]

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ForkLog 27 23.06.2025

Europe versus the United States: who will seize the lead in crypto?

Trading activity by European users on crypto platforms has risen markedly since the MiCA regime came into force. Over the same period the United States has seen a decline. ForkLog gathered expert views on the reasons for the divergence. Paybis co-founder Konstantins Vasilenko told Cointelegraph that EU investors have been making larger and “thought‑through” deals. […]

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ForkLog 27 20.06.2025

Coinbase Secures MiCA License in Europe

The largest American cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, has obtained a MiCA license from the Luxembourg Commission for the Supervision of the Financial Sector. Moien, Lëtzebuerg. ?? We’re pleased to have secured our Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) licence from the CSSF in Luxembourg. We can now offer a full suite of crypto products and services to […]

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ForkLog 11 09.06.2025

Ethereum Proposes EU-Compliant Protocol Design

A new proposal for enhancing Ethereum’s privacy through a modular architecture suggests compliance with the European Union’s GDPR while maintaining decentralization principles. New post on https://t.co/neli1nzo0Y! A pathway for GDPR Data Management & Privacy for Ethereum By:— EugeRe ? https://t.co/TyONivbytM Highlights:— Ethereum can integrate GDPR principles by managing personal data off-chain and using encryption to […]

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ForkLog 38 29.05.2025

Tether-Backed Firms Launch MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins in Europe

Two Tether-supported companies, StablR and Oobit, have introduced MiCA-compliant stablecoins in Europe. Stablecoins are transforming payments, and we’re taking them a step further as part of our collaboration with @StablREuro. By integrating MiCA-compliant and @Tether_to— backed@StablREuro and @StablRUSD, we’re enabling seamless and secure crypto payments. Plus, earn 5%… pic.twitter.com/3ZzDqw6G2E — Oobit (@oobit) May 27, 2025 […]

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