European Economic Area

Bybit EU Strengthens European Positioning Ahead of MiCAR Transition

June 9, 20264 min

As Europe approaches a defining moment for the digital asset industry, Bybit EU continues to build its long-term European presence ahead of the end of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR) transition period on 1 July 2026. The implementation of MiCAR marks one of the most significant regulatory developments in the history of the European crypto industry, establishing a unified framework for crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area (EEA). As the transition period concludes, unauthorized Crypto-Asset Service Providers...

by GlobeNewswire

Crypto Currencies

zerohash Receives EMI License from Dutch Central Bank

May 19, 20263 min

Building on its MiCAR license, zerohash's EMI license marks a deliberate regulatory dual licensing uplift

by PRNewswire

Crypto Currencies

Bybit and Circle Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Global USDC Adoption

December 8, 20255 min

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced a strategic partnership with an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology firm and the issuer of USDC through its regulated entities. The partnership aims to expand USDC access across Bybit’s global ecosystem, strengthen liquidity of the world’s largest regulated stablecoin[1], and reinforce Bybit’s position as a regulatory-compliant platform committed to transparency and trust. As part of this partnership, Bybit will enhance USDC...

by Qover

Insurance

Qover, Helvetia Expand Embedded Insurance Partnership

September 18, 20256 min

European Insurtech and Swiss insurer expand beyond automotive focus to unlock cross-product opportunities and shared market growth

by PRNewswire

Payments

Bybit Card Launches in Europe With 20% Cashback Offer

September 4, 20255 min

Bybit EU, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announces the official launch of the Bybit Card across the European Economic Area (EEA), marking the new era of crypto convenience in everyday life. To celebrate this milestone, new users who successfully apply in September will enjoy an exclusive 20% cashback on all eligible spending made with their Bybit Card. This special welcome campaign underscores Bybit EU’s commitment to driving crypto adoption in Europe by empowering users to seamlessly spend their digital assets at millions...

by PRNewswire

Payments

TPG Partners with Bluecode to Launch Pan-European Prepaid Mobile Pay

July 25, 20254 min

The Payments Group (TPG), has become the first pan-European issuer of the Bluecode payment scheme. The partnership gives all residents across the European Economic Area (EEA) access to a prepaid-based mobile payment solution. It is a wholly European made payments service designed specifically for Europeans, as an alternative to the dominant international card schemes. The new prepaid service is available via the Bluecode app, can be activated in just a few minutes, and funded via SEPA transfers, credit and debit...

by GlobeNewswire

Payments

PaySaxas Secures EMI License and Appoints Dmitrii Barbasura as CEO

May 20, 20257 min

Paysaxas Oy, the licensed entity behind the PaySaxas fintech brand, proudly announces two major milestones: the successful acquisition of an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (FIN-FSA) and the appointment of Dmitrii Barbasura as Chief Executive Officer. These developments mark a significant step in the company’s mission to revolutionize business access to financial services across Europe. “I am honored to lead PaySaxas at this pivotal moment,” said Dmitrii Barbasura, CEO...

by myTU

Payments

myTU introduces Google Pay for secure contactless payments

April 3, 20254 min

myTU’s customers can now make fast, secure, and seamless payments with their smartphones and Android devices