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ForkLog 512 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 98 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 77 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 126 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 46 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 66 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 35 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 79 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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ForkLog 158 20.05.2025

Trustee Plus Halts Ukrainian Registrations, Shifts Focus to EU

As of May 20, the cryptocurrency wallet Trustee Plus has ceased registering new users residing in Ukraine. This was reported to ForkLog by representatives of the project. The decision was attributed to regulatory uncertainty. A client’s dialogue with wallet support. Source: Trustee Plus app. “There are many reasons, but the lack of legal certainty is […]

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ForkLog 65 08.05.2025

Robinhood to Launch Blockchain Platform for Stock Trading in Europe, Reports Say

Online broker Robinhood is developing a blockchain platform to facilitate trading of U.S. securities in the European market, according to Bloomberg, citing its own sources. “The project is likely to be launched in collaboration with a company specializing in digital assets,” insiders reported. Sources suggest that blockchain Arbitrum is being considered as a potential partner, […]

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ForkLog 219 02.05.2025

EU to Ban Private Tokens by 2027

In 2027, the EU will implement new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, prohibiting anonymous crypto accounts and the use of private coins such as Monero and Zcash. Still figuring out what the AMLR means for your crypto business? We get it — it’s dense, it’s new, and it’s critical. That’s why we’ve put together “The AML […]

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ForkLog 103 22.04.2025

ING Bank’s MiCA-Compliant Stablecoin Initiative Unveiled

Dutch banking giant ING is developing a “stablecoin” in alignment with European MiCA regulations, according to CoinDesk, citing its own sources. The initiative may take the form of a consortium involving other financial institutions and cryptocurrency service providers, the publication’s sources revealed. “ING is working on a stablecoin project with several other banks. Progress is […]

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