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The World Ahead 2026: How The Economist’s Cover Foresees a Turbulent New Era

November 12, 2025 Paulo

The Economist’s “World Ahead 2026” cover reveals a world torn between progress and crisis — where technology, war, and health collide.

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Bitpanda Secures MiCA Licence to Expand EU Operations

January 27, 2025 Paulo

Bitpanda earns MiCA licence, streamlining EU crypto operations. The unified regulatory framework boosts investor protection and market growth potential.

European MP Sarah Knafo speaking against the digital euro and supporting Bitcoin reserves.

European MP Rejects CBDC, Advocates for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

December 17, 2024 Paulo

European MP Sarah Knafo rejects the digital euro, calling it a “totalitarian temptation,” and advocates for a Bitcoin reserve to safeguard financial freedom.

Cinematic illustration of the European Union headquarters surrounded by digital stock and crypto exchange symbols connected by regulatory data networks

EU Council Gives Final Approval to Landmark MiCA Crypto Regulation

May 18, 2023 Paulo

The EU Council finalizes MiCA, setting the first unified crypto regulation across Europe, addressing investor protection, AML, and market stability.

Futuristic digital illustration of the European Parliament with crypto and blockchain symbols representing EU-wide regulation

EU Council Approves DAC8, Expanding Tax Reporting Rules to Crypto Transfers

May 16, 2023 Paulo

The EU Council approves DAC8, a directive extending tax reporting to crypto transfers and tightening anti-money laundering and tax evasion oversight.

European Parliament Approves Landmark MiCA Law Regulating Crypto Across the EU

May 4, 2023 Paulo

The European Parliament has passed the landmark MiCA regulation, introducing unified crypto laws across all EU member states, including licensing, consumer protection, and transaction tracing rules.

MiCA Ushers in a New Era for Global Crypto as Europe Takes the Lead

May 3, 2023 Paulo

Europe’s MiCA framework establishes clear rules for the crypto industry, marking a new chapter for digital assets. Experts say it could make Europe a global blockchain hub while the US lags behind.