February 27, 2026February 28, 2026 Across Europe, owning even a small slice of a home is becoming the new normal. From buying a single bedroom in a shared flat to taking out joint mortgages with friends, young Europeans are turning to unconventional solutions. This shift comes as housing costs…
European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged she communicated with United States (US) President Donald Trump, and will instruct the EC to accelerate proposals to clamp down on Russian market access in retaliation for failing to reach a peacefire agreement with Ukraine. Key highlights I had a good call with Trump.I had a…
Kraken is now live in all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA) under our Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license – a significant milestone that expands our secure, compliant crypto offering to millions of people across Europe. All EEA clients are now directly served by Kraken’s MiCA-regulated entity, authorized by the Central Bank…
EU regulators address DeFi contract certification in a summary of public feedback published by AMF & ACPR. This includes a summary of responses to the consultation on smart contract certification, conducted by a working group composed of industry experts, regulatory authorities, and technical specialists. It covers not only regulatory but also technical aspects related to…
Tier-1 IT services company Wipro will announce its Q1 earnings on Thursday, July 17. The company is expected to post soft revenue growth due to continued demand weakness in key markets like Europe and challenges in client budgets. However, brokerages project stable margins, supported by cost control and currency tailwinds. Profit after tax (PAT) is…
July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 China has announced new restrictions as part of the ongoing China EU medical device ban, barring European firms from selling medical equipment to the Chinese government starting 6th July. The ban applies to contracts above 45 million yuan ($6.28 million)…
Barcelona saw its hottest June ever, with an average temperature of 26°C, breaking the previous 2003 record of 25.6°C, according to Spain’s weather agency. On 30th June, the city also recorded a one-day high of 37.9°C as much of Spain battled its first major heatwave of the year. Across Europe, temperatures soared, with forecasts of…
Santander is reportedly charging into the crypto frontier with plans for a MiCA-fueled stablecoin and retail crypto access to dominate Europe’s digital finance evolution. Santander Positions for Crypto Breakout With MiCA-Driven Stablecoin Plan Banco Santander SA is reportedly in the preliminary stages of evaluating a broader entry into digital assets, with a specific focus on…
With Europe’s institutional appetite for digital assets increasing and its regulatory framework firming up, we recently hosted Unlocking Derivatives: Regulation, Markets & Beyond. The session convened market leaders and asset managers to talk through the growing relevance of crypto derivatives for professional investors. Following our recent launch of Europe’s largest regulated futures offering, here’s a…
With Europe’s institutional appetite for digital assets increasing and its regulatory framework firming up, we recently hosted Unlocking Derivatives: Regulation, Markets & Beyond. The session convened market leaders and asset managers to talk through the growing relevance of crypto derivatives for professional investors. Following our recent launch of Europe’s largest regulated futures offering, here’s a…