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Bitcoin surges over 25% on short squeeze and crypto optimism

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Europe Today

Europe at an economic crossroads as global tensions rise

Christine Lagarde warns Europe must strengthen its economy as renewed tensions in the Middle East add fresh uncertainty to the global outlook. EU finance ministers meet in Brussels as the bloc considers new economic measures, trade restrictions on Israeli settlements and updated crypto rules.

Europe News

Exclusive: EU to revise crypto rules in 2027 amid Trump's push

The European Union is set to revise its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to cover non-EU issuers and broaden its scope, as US President Donald Trump's support for stablecoins prompts new regulatory questions.

Culture news

How much was Trump paid by Amazon for 'Melania' documentary?

Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings were disclosed this week, leading to scathing criticism online. Part of the financial disclosures reveal how much he was paid by Amazon for this year’s Melania documentary.

Business

Trump made over €1 billion from crypto in first year back in office

US President Donald Trump earned roughly $1.2 billion (€1.05bn) from his family's cryptocurrency ventures during his first year back in the White House, according to a federal financial disclosure released on Tuesday, even as ordinary investors in the same tokens nursed heavy losses.

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Business

Binance halts EU crypto services amid MiCA licence failure

The world's largest crypto exchange is pulling out of multiple EU markets after withdrawing its Greek licence application before a June 30 deadline.

Business

New EU crypto rules could force hundreds of firms to exit the market

The EU's landmark MiCA crypto rules take full effect on 1 July. Yet by May, fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus registered crypto firms had secured the licence needed to keep serving European clients.

Markets

Bitcoin falls to $61,000, down more than 25% as long-term holders sell

Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, dropping more than 25% this month, as long-term holders liquidate billions in holdings and efforts to advance US crypto regulation face uncertainty in Washington.

Economy

Is Iran using cryptocurrencies to circumvent sanctions?

Experts say Iran's Revolutionary Guards are using cryptocurrencies to circumvent Western sanctions and finance allied militias.

East-West Connect

How Kazakhstan plans to become Eurasia’s leading crypto hub

In partnership with MDQ

After illegal crypto turnover in Kazakhstan hit 95% in 2024, authorities responded by rewriting the rulebook.

Markets

Crypto ownership is on the rise in Europe: Who’s investing the most?

Crypto has had a rocky year in 2025, notably experiencing a major sell-off when US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China in October. Looking at longer-term trends, ownership of these assets is — however — rising across Europe.

Business

Crypto king Do Kwon jailed for 15 years over $40bn stablecoin fraud

The co-founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a US court found that his $40bn stablecoin ecosystem was sustained by fraud.

Markets

Crypto's December reckoning: Market slide deepens as investors retreat

Bitcoin’s sharp reversal and a surge in investor fears have forced even the market’s strongest champions to confront a bruising December downturn.

Markets

Bitcoin slides gain as investors lose appetite for crypto

Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, dipping below €75,000 per coin as the broader cryptocurrency market extended a steep decline that began after its record October peak.

Markets

Crypto darling no more? Bitcoin drops from its high as market panics

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency wiped out all its gains for the year, shedding over a quarter of its value from October’s record high.

Money

US President Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," stepped down as head of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023.

Business

US charges Cambodian crypto kingpin after largest ever bitcoin seizure

Prosecutors say individuals in forced-labour camps convinced victims to funnel billions into fake investments. The state may now use the seized crypto to repay the defrauded parties.