Regulatory Scrutiny - France's ACPR is strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) controls on cryptocurrency exchanges as part of its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) vetting process [1] - Binance and Coinhouse are among the cryptocurrency firms currently under review by French regulators [1]

Group 1: Core Insights - ODDO BHF has launched EUROD, a euro-backed stablecoin, marking a significant step for traditional banks into regulated blockchain finance [1][2] - The token will be listed on Bit2Me, a Madrid-based exchange, which is authorized under the EU's MiCA regulation, allowing it to operate across the EU [2][3] - EUROD is issued on the Polygon network, ensuring faster and cheaper transactions, and is fully backed by euro reserves with external audits [3] Group 2: Regulatory Framework - The MiCA regulation requires stablecoin issuers to maintain one-to-one reserves and guarantees for redemption, promoting governance and transparency [4] - The rollout of EUROD will serve as a test for the effectiveness of MiCA in harmonizing digital asset oversight across the EU [4] Group 3: Market Context - Euro-pegged stablecoins have seen a doubling in market cap this year, with Circle's EURC leading at approximately $270 million [6] - Despite warnings from ECB officials about the risks of foreign stablecoins, the clarity provided by MiCA is fostering competition among European banks to issue compliant stablecoins [7][8]

ODDO BHF, the 175 year-old French banking giant, has officially launched its first euro-backed stablecoin, exclusively on Polygon.EUROD is issued in compliance with the European MiCA, with listing on Bit2me.For onchain efficiency, institutions choose Polygon. https://t.co/S9V47np7VL ...

Event Information - ESAs Consumer Protection Day is scheduled for November 5, 2025 in Riga [2] - The event focuses on consumer protection [2] Key Topics - Simplification of the customer journey will be discussed [2] - Fraud and scams in the digital era are key concerns [2] - Discussions will include crypto investments and MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation) [2]

🇪🇺 LATEST: Nine European banks will launch a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, targeting a 2026 debut. https://t.co/3YPDteO5UL ...

Core Insights - Societe Generale-FORGE has launched the USD CoinVertible (USDCV), the first U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) [1][3] - The partnership with Bullish Europe aims to enhance the availability of regulated stablecoins for various types of investors in Europe [2][5] Group 1 - USDCV is fully pegged to the U.S. dollar and designed to comply with MiCA, ensuring price stability and regulatory assurance for institutional investors [3][4] - The introduction of USDCV follows the earlier launch of the EUR CoinVertible (EURCV) by SG-FORGE and Bullish, expanding the range of compliant stablecoins [2][4] - The collaboration positions SG-FORGE and Bullish at the forefront of regulated stablecoin adoption, bridging traditional finance and blockchain markets [4][6] Group 2 - The launch reflects a growing institutional demand for regulated and transparent stablecoin products as Europe implements MiCA [7] - The partnership aims to combine Bullish's regulated trading infrastructure with SG-FORGE's financial innovation to provide institutional-grade liquidity and trust [8]

🎧 LISTEN: MiCA’s uneven rollout strains small crypto firms and tests Europe’s single-market vision.Hear @MarinaMarkezic and @CoinSharesCo’s Jerome Castille, with @savannah_fortis. https://t.co/RX6LalBrGF ...

Representing #ESMA at #Eurofi in Copenhagen, Verena Ross (Chair), Natasha Cazenave (Executive Director), and Klaus Löber (CCP SC Chair) are engaging in a range of panels on▪️ #SIU▪️ Retail investors' empowerment▪️ #MiCA and crypto assets🗞️ Magazine → https://t.co/YAorwO3cPu https://t.co/uaoJ5tDJiT ...

Can France block MiCA license "passporting"?We're chatting to Edwin Mata, CEO of @Brickken, about France's securities regulator strong comments on MiCA passporting in the EU.Join @gazza_jenks & @ZVardai live on #CHAINREACTION 👇https://t.co/QtfRVFF1vX ...

Building a framework for more efficient, simpler and safe financial services for consumers.🚀ESAs Consumer Protection Day! #CPD25🗓️5 Nov 2025📍Riga 🇱🇻👉https://t.co/itSq0npwDrAgenda:⛵️Customer journey simplification🛡️Fraud in the digital era🔒#Crypto investments, #MiCA https://t.co/HdIqqzz5ra ...