European Banking Regulator Says EU Crypto Framework Addresses ECB’s Stablecoi...
The European Union (EU)’s banking supervisor has addressed stablecoin risk concerns of other major regional regulators following the recent push for stricter crypto regulations in the bloc. Related Reading: Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC) Takes Over Lisbon To Explore Web3 Creator Economy Europe Banking Regulator Addresses Stablecoin Concerns On Wednesday, the European Banking Authority (EBA) […]
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The European Central Bank (ECB) is working to harmonize the regulatory framework governing crypto activities and services in the EU. The regulator noted that several regulatory initiatives at the European and international levels are being finalized.
ECB’s Regulatory Plan for Crypto Assets
The European Central Bank (ECB) outlined its plan to harmonize the regulatory framework governing crypto activities and services in the EU Wednesday. The regulator explained that banks are increasingly considering whether to offer crypto products and services, and it is the ECB’s....
José Manuel Campa reportedly suggested the European Banking Authority may be unprepared for regulating the changes that come with a “very dynamic” crypto space. The chair of the European Banking Authority, or EBA, a European Union agency that regulates banking activities, has reportedly expressed concern that a dearth of talent experienced in the crypto space could hurt its ability to overse the market.According to a Wednesday report from the Financial Times, EBA chair José Manuel Campa said that hiring and retaining staff knowledgeable about cryptocurrencies was a “major concern” given....
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