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Hidden Road Partners with Bitfinex to Enhance Institutional Access to Digital Assets

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Hidden Road, a prime brokerage backed by Citadel Securities, is expanding institutional exposure to digital assets through a new partnership with Bitfinex.

On June 13, Bitfinex announced its integration with Hidden Road, which will enhance the brokerage’s institutional offerings by providing access to new digital assets and security tools.

This partnership enables Bitfinex to support Hidden Road in expanding services such as derivatives trading, spot trading, peer-to-peer financing, over-the-counter (OTC) trading, margin trading, and more.

Bitfinex is a cryptocurrency exchange operated by iFinex, the company behind Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, also serves as the CTO at Bitfinex.

“We at Bitfinex are proud to offer customers cutting-edge trading features, deep liquidity, and a wide range of trading pairs, all supported by a robust infrastructure fortified with stringent security measures,” said Bill Brindise, Bitfinex’s head of business development.

“I am certain that Hidden Road’s customers will enjoy exploring the different products we provide to help institutional and professional investors gain exposure to digital assets,” he added.

This collaboration comes shortly after Hidden Road halted crypto services facilitated by the Bybit exchange in late May.

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Reports indicate that this suspension was due to conflicts in Know Your Customer (KYC) verification procedures and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes between Hidden Road and Bybit.

Based in Dubai, Bybit is known in the crypto community for its relatively lenient KYC policies.

In early May, Bybit implemented mandatory KYC for users, affecting those wishing to withdraw more than 20,000 USDT per day.

Founded in 2018, Hidden Road offers prime brokerage across asset classes, including foreign exchange, precious metals, and crypto.

In April 2024, the company planned to raise $120 million, aiming for a $1 billion valuation.

“Hidden Road is committed to providing our clients with modern technology and streamlined workflows for a seamless experience across products and asset classes on our platform, including digital assets,” said Michael Higgins, Hidden Road’s global head of business development.

“Integrating with Bitfinex underscores our efforts to enhance access and choice, and we are happy to offer our counterparties access to this preeminent venue.”

Cointelegraph sought a comment from Hidden Road regarding the collaboration but did not receive a response by publication.


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EU Election Results Set to Shape Future of Crypto and Blockchain Regulation

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From June 6 to 9, over 185 million citizens from the European Union’s 27 member states voted for candidates to serve a five-year term in the European Parliament, the legislative branch of the political bloc.

This pivotal event will shape the political direction of the EU for five years, including the future of crypto and blockchain.

The election results are mixed: The Christian Democrats won 10 seats, the Social Democrats lost only four seats, and the pro-business Renew Europe Group lost 23 seats.

The Greens lost 18 seats, while far-right parties made notable gains.

Cointelegraph reviewed the election manifestos of various parties and interviewed members of the European Parliament about their plans for the crypto and blockchain industries.

The EPP Group, the largest and one of the most influential political groups in the European Parliament, holds a cautious yet forward-looking stance on cryptocurrencies, the digital euro, and blockchain technology.

MEP Stefan Berger stated, “Crypto assets are gaining importance and have their place as a complement to the traditional financial system.”

The EPP supports the current MiCA law but sees the potential for future adjustments and a legal framework for NFTs.

The S&D Group is cautiously optimistic about blockchain and cryptocurrencies, recognizing their potential benefits but emphasizing the need for strict regulations to prevent fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.

They support the idea of a digital euro for increasing the effectiveness of monetary policy and consumer protection.

Renew Europe, a centrist and liberal political group, has been a prominent voice in the European debate on crypto.

READ MORE: Ripple CTO Debunks Rumors of Abandoning XRP and Reaffirms Commitment to Token’s Future

The group supports a robust regulatory framework for crypto assets and views blockchain technology as a key driver of transparency, efficiency, and growth.

Renew Europe champions a digital euro and a European digital identity to enhance trust in digital transactions and streamline administrative processes.

The ECR Group holds a pragmatic and cautious view on cryptocurrency, advocating for robust Anti-Money Laundering measures and stringent cybersecurity measures.

They are skeptical about a digital euro, viewing it as unnecessary given existing solutions like instant payments.

The ID Group does not have an official stance on digital currencies and blockchain.

However, member parties such as Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) oppose a digital euro, fearing it could undermine the use of cash and individual privacy.

The Greens/EFA Group acknowledges the potential of blockchain for enhancing transparency and sustainability but is concerned about the environmental impact of certain cryptocurrencies.

They support exploring a digital euro that aligns with sustainability goals and social welfare.

The Left is critical of cryptocurrencies, expressing concerns over their potential to facilitate illicit activities and exacerbate economic inequality.

They support a digital euro designed to enhance public control over the monetary system and promote economic justice.

Volt Europe, a pro-European federalist party, advocates for protecting users’ digital rights while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

They support a digital euro and harmonized European investment regulation.

The European Christian Political Movement (ECPM) supports technological progress as long as it does not threaten human dignity, fundamental rights, or the environment.

The newly elected European Parliament will significantly influence the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the EU.

Each political group has a different perspective, leading to expected debates and potential adjustments to frameworks like MiCA.


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OKX Exchange Investigates Multi-Million Dollar Hack Involving SIM Swap Attack

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OKX cryptocurrency exchange and its security partner SlowMist are investigating a significant exploit that led to the theft of two user accounts.

The breach, occurring on June 9, involved an SMS attack, commonly referred to as a SIM swap, which was used to steal the accounts. Yu Xian, the founder of SlowMist, reported this incident on X (formerly Twitter).

“The SMS risk notification came from Hong Kong and a new API Key was created (with withdrawal and trading permissions, which is why we suspected a cross-trading intention before, but it seems that it can be ruled out now).”

“While the exact amount stolen is unclear, Xian noted that “millions of dollars of assets were stolen.”

SlowMist is still investigating the hacker wallet and the underlying incidents. It appears the vulnerability may not lie with the exchange’s two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanisms.

Xian mentioned, “I haven’t turned on a 2FA authenticator like Google Authenticator, but I’m not sure if this is the key point.”

OKX’s 2FA mechanism reportedly allowed the attackers to switch to a lower-security verification method, enabling them to whitelist withdrawal addresses via SMS verification, according to the Web3 security group Dilation Effect.

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More sophisticated hackers have increasingly been bypassing 2FA methods.

For example, a Chinese trader lost $1 million at the beginning of June to a scam involving a promotional Google Chrome plugin called Aggr.

This plugin stole user cookies, which hackers used to bypass passwords and 2FA authentication.

Phishing attacks surged in June following a data breach at CoinGecko’s third-party email management platform, GetResponse.

This breach led to 23,723 phishing emails being sent to victims. Phishing attacks typically aim to steal sensitive information like crypto wallet private keys.

Another form, known as address poisoning scams, tricks investors into sending funds to fraudulent addresses that closely resemble legitimate ones.

Private key and personal data leaks have become the primary causes of crypto-related hacks, as attackers target the easiest vulnerabilities.

According to Merkle Science’s 2024 HackHub report, over 55% of hacked digital assets in 2023 were lost due to private key leaks.


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Aethir Launches Decentralized Cloud Compute Network on Ethereum Mainnet, Pioneering GPU-as-a-Service Solutions

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Aethir, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) provider, has launched its decentralized cloud compute network on the Ethereum mainnet.

This development enables enterprises, data centers, other cloud providers, and cryptocurrency mining operators to contribute idle GPU resources to Aethir’s GPU-as-a-service solutions network.

Mark Rydon, Aethir’s co-founder, highlighted the significance of the mainnet launch:

“By providing a scalable framework for redistributing idle compute resources, we can empower more innovation in the rapidly evolving domains of AI, ML, and cloud gaming.

On mainnet, high-quality enterprises can contribute to the Aethir network and increase access to the current supply of GPUs.”

With this launch, enterprises and developers can rent compute resources from Aethir’s network to train artificial intelligence (AI) models or render digital content at scale.

Aethir utilizes the native ATH token on Ethereum for staking and Arbitrum (ARB) for fast payments to compute providers and community rewards for checker nodes ensuring quality assurance.

Aethir’s ATH token also plays a crucial role in network governance, staking processes, and maintaining the security of DePIN’s ecosystem.

In an interview with Cointelegraph, Rydon detailed the encryption measures to protect data transmission:

“We use full-channel encryption technology to ensure that only users can transmit and view data during use, and no third party can crack and open it. The encrypted channel will be closed at the end of use to protect the absolute security of user data.”

Aethir’s testnet phase saw significant success with over 500,000 users, a $146 million node sale, and backing from major tech companies like NVIDIA, Super Micro, HPE, and Foxconn.

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Discussing data security, Rydon stated:

“In terms of network security, such as network access control and anti-DDoS, special hardware firewalls protect data security.

“The customer is always the owner and user of the data, and the cloud platform ensures its security and confidentiality. This data is secure and confidential not only to external visitors but also to internal visitors.”

The DePIN concept is gaining traction in the Web3 space, despite being available for several years. Rydon elaborated on DePIN’s role in Web3:

“DePIN’s architecture itself has good high availability and fault-tolerant basic capabilities.

“Distributed computing power avoids the problem of service nodes being too centralized, resulting in insufficient single-point service capability and low fault tolerance rate.”

DePINs have the potential to disrupt Big Tech, enabling individuals to provide their own labor or resources and be rewarded in micropayments, thus promoting a more decentralized internet.


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Bitcoin Surges as Unexpected Drop in U.S. Inflation Boosts Market Sentiment

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Bitcoin spiked higher as the June 12 Wall Street session opened, following an unexpected drop in United States inflation data.

Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView reported a quick BTC price surge to $69,636 on Bitstamp.

Bitcoin jumped by $1,500 within seconds, driven by the May Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing inflation cooling faster than anticipated.

Month-on-month CPI remained unchanged, while the year-on-year figure was 3.3%, both 0.1% below expectations.

“The all items index rose 3.3 percent for the 12 months ending May, a smaller increase than the 3.4-percent increase for the 12 months ending April.

The all items less food and energy index rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months,” confirmed an official press release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

This result was a positive development for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, which had faced challenges leading up to the CPI release, a typical pattern for Bitcoin and altcoins.

Markets were now focused on the upcoming June meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), scheduled for later in the day.

The meeting would address interest rate decisions and feature economic commentary from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, crucial for market sentiment.

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Financial commentator Tedtalksmacro responded optimistically to the latest developments, suggesting that the CPI data might allow Powell to consider easing the tight financial policies characterized by high rates.

“The stage is set for J Powell to talk easing. Let’s go,” he summarized on X (formerly Twitter).

Michaël van de Poppe, founder and CEO of trading firm MNTrading, highlighted the declining U.S. dollar strength following the data release.

“The Dollar and Treasury Yields are dropping significantly as the markets are expecting rate cuts to be happening,” he noted.

Bitcoin thus recovered the losses incurred from U.S. employment data released the previous week.

More economic figures were expected by the end of the week, potentially leading to further BTC price volatility.

The latest projections from CME Group’s FedWatch Tool indicated shifting market expectations for rate cuts, with the probability of a rate cut at the September FOMC meeting rising to over 70%.


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MetaMask Launches Staking Service, Allowing Users to Pool and Stake Ether Below 32 ETH Minimum

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Crypto wallet firm MetaMask has launched a staking service, enabling users to pool funds and stake assets with enterprise-grade validators run by blockchain software company Consensys.

With this service, MetaMask users can stake their Ether without needing to meet Ethereum’s high minimum requirement of 32 ETH, approximately $112,000 at the current rate.

MetaMask’s staking pool allows users to contribute less than the required ETH and still earn rewards for securing the network.

Since Ethereum upgraded to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, it transitioned from mining to staking.

This shift requires validators to process transactions, store data, and add blocks to the Beacon Chain, thus maintaining network security and decentralization.

Consensys senior product manager Matthieu Saint Olive emphasized that MetaMask’s pooled staking enhances Ethereum’s security. He told Cointelegraph:

“Having more users staking and more ETH staked is beneficial for Ethereum security […] Also, the underlying validator infrastructure is distributed across multiple cloud providers, multiple regions across the globe, multiple consensus clients and multiple execution clients.”

Validators earn interest on their staked coins for their active participation in Ethereum.

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However, staked ETH can be lost if a validator fails in its duties or engages in collusion, a scenario known as “slashing.”

Saint Olive noted, “If a validator is slashed, this would lead to users’ fund loss, which is the main risk around staking.” He assured that since 2020, their validators have operated smoothly “without any slashing incidents.”

Despite the advantages, not everyone can meet the 32 ETH requirement.

As ETH’s price climbed to over $3,000, the cost to become a validator increased significantly.

Currently, Ether is around $3,500, making the requirement about $112,000.

The MetaMask team pointed out that “99% of ETH holders have less than 32 ETH” and 74% of ETH is not staked, with much of the staked ETH in a few large pools.

MetaMask’s new service aims to bridge this gap, allowing users with less than 32 ETH to stake through Consensys validators.

Users can “unstake at any time,” depending on the validators’ exit queue protocols. Consensys CEO and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin described the service as potentially more convenient than liquid staking, saying:

“You can kind of flip a switch and you are able to, in a pretty liquid way, allocate small amounts or large amounts of Ether and pull them back really quickly.”

However, the service is not yet available in the U.S. or U.K. MetaMask is working to launch the service in these regions soon.

Saint Olive noted that the U.S. regulatory landscape is “experiencing meaningful evolution” in its Ethereum staking policy, and additional regulatory guidance is expected in the U.K. soon.


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Crypto Industry Faces $19 Billion in Losses from 785 Hacks Over 13 Years

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Over the past 13 years, the cryptocurrency industry has witnessed 785 reported hacks and exploits, leading to nearly $19 billion in stolen digital assets since the first known crypto hack on June 19, 2011, according to a Crystal Intelligence report shared with Cointelegraph.

The largest single crypto theft remains the 2019 Plus Token fraud, where attackers netted $2.9 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ether.

More recently, in February 2024, the $290 million security breach on PlayDapp was the largest single crypto heist over the past two years.

Additionally, the JPEX investment scam in Hong Kong resulted in $194.3 million of stolen crypto, marking it as the largest single crypto fraud scheme during the same period.

Crypto hacks and exploits continue to hinder mainstream trust and adoption.

In 2024, crypto hacks are on track to surpass those in 2023, with the first quarter of 2024 seeing $542.7 million worth of stolen funds—a 42% increase compared to the same period in 2023.

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While 2023 had the most reported crypto-related hacks, 2022 saw the biggest loss in value.

According to Crystal Intelligence, 286 exploits in 2022 led to over $2.3 billion in stolen assets.

However, the total value of stolen digital assets in 2022 was $4.2 billion, nearly double that of 2023.

The number of incidents in 2022 was 199, 30% less than the 286 hacks reported in 2023.

“Even with improved and enhanced monitoring and reporting mechanisms, illegal activity on the blockchain has continued to grow in 2023 and 2024,” the Crystal Intelligence report states.

In 2023, there were 68 security breaches, with attackers stealing over $1 billion worth of digital assets.

In contrast, decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks resulted in $835 million of stolen cryptocurrency in 2023, despite over 112 reported DeFi hacks, indicating that these incidents are smaller but more frequent compared to larger security breaches.

The largest DeFi hack in the past two years was the Euler Finance hack, resulting in $197 million worth of stolen Ether tokens.

The ten largest DeFi hacks in 2023 and 2024 accounted for nearly $579 million in stolen assets.


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Chromia’s Incentivized Testing Program Set for Launch with 250,000 CHR Reward Pool

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Layer-1 relational blockchain platform Chromia has confirmed the launch of its incentivized testing program, offering participants the chance to win a share of 250,000 CHR tokens. The program consists of three separate initiatives, each with its own dedicated network running Chromia’s mainnet release candidate.

The testnet also grants a diverse range of users the opportunity to interact with the official Chromia wallet (Chromia Vault) and testnet CHR tokens on a Chromia-powered network for the first time.

“We are excited to invite users to explore our innovative platform through this incentivized testing program,” said Alex Mizrahi, Co-Founder of Chromia. 

“Ahead of the mainnet release, this is an opportunity to showcase the robustness and reliability of our technology, while also giving our loyal community the chance to contribute to shaping the future of the Chromia ecosystem.”

The first two initiatives, HackNet and ProjectNet, will launch on June 11 with the former designed to incentivize coders and technically-minded users to evaluate Chromia’s core software and detect edge cases. HackNet will conclude on June 28 to coincide with the conclusion of Trail of Bits’ third-party audit, enabling the Chromia team to assess the feedback and finalize the mainnet launch timeline. This program will award up to 100,000 CHR.

ProjectNet, meanwhile, invites developers to investigate Rell and build on Chromia. No prior Rell experience is needed, with the Demo dApp Contest geared towards those with experience coding Web2 and Web3 applications. All submission types are encouraged, from original creations to direct adaptations of existing apps originally written in another programming language.

Winning ProjectNet dApps will be selected by a six-person panel composed of Chromia team members from the development, business development, and marketing teams, and submissions are accepted until July 26. A 50,000 CHR prize pool will be shared between the top 3 submissions. 

The final initiative, QuestNet, will launch on June 18 with an end date TBD. Its purpose is to incentivize everyday users, centering around a user-friendly dashboard that promotes interaction with core network functions such as Chromia Vault and specific decentralized applications.

The prize pool for QuestNet will be 100,000 CHR, with rewards distributed as native CHR tokens on the Chromia mainnet. Reward allocation will be decided by a series of lotteries held at the conclusion of the program: the criteria to determine lottery eligibility will not be disclosed ahead of time. Generally speaking, one should complete all quests, regularly check the dashboard, and stay abreast of updates on social media to maximize potential rewards.

For full details, interested users can visit www.chromia.com/test and read more about the three different initiatives. 

The incentivized testing program is designed to test and showcase Chromia’s capabilities across various verticals, including digital collectibles, gaming, real-world assets (RWAs), and sports. 

Chromia is distinguished by its horizontal scaling capabilities, enabling it to handle parallel tasks and support high-performance gaming dApps. The platform’s signature game, My Neighbour Alice, exemplifies this by offering players an immersive experience where they can build virtual land, interact with neighbors, complete daily activities, and earn rewards.

Chromia’s modular framework and relational blockchain technology are poised to transform the way decentralized applications are developed and used. The incentivized testing program is a key step in preparing for the platform’s mainnet launch, creating a unique opportunity for participants to earn rewards while contributing to the security and success of the network.

About ChromiaChromia is a Layer-1 relational blockchain platform that uses a modular framework to empower users and developers with dedicated dApps chains, customizable fee structures, and enhanced digital assets. By fundamentally changing how information is structured on the blockchain, Chromia provides natively queryable data indexed in real-time, challenging the status quo to deliver innovations that will streamline the end-user experience and facilitate new Web3 business models.

Crypto Market Tumbles: Bitcoin and Ether Lead $200M Liquidation Amid Economic Uncertainty

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On June 11, Bitcoin experienced a 2.5% drop from its daily high of $69,547 to a low of $66,018. Ether faced a slightly larger decline, falling 2.58% to $3,500.

This downturn in the crypto market severely affected leveraged trades, wiping out almost $200 million.

Data from crypto analytic firm CoinGlass revealed that over the past 24 hours, 83,912 traders were liquidated, totaling $190.97 million in liquidations.

The largest single liquidation order occurred on OKX, involving an ETH/USDT swap worth $5.21 million.

When a trader cannot meet margin requirements or lacks funds to sustain an open position, an exchange will liquidate a leveraged position, leading to a partial or complete loss of the trader’s initial margin.

Bitcoin traders suffered the most, with $46.9 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $36.8 million in long positions and $14.07 million in short trades.

Ether traders saw the second-largest liquidation, totaling $41.0 million, with $31.3 million in long positions and $9.68 million in short trades.

This wave of liquidations follows a previous significant event on June 7, when the crypto market saw $400 million in liquidations.

The recent market correction and subsequent turmoil in the leveraged markets are attributed to the upcoming May Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on June 12.

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Historically, CPI data releases and FOMC rate changes have caused volatility in the crypto market as investors seek to reduce risk.

Currently, the 30-day correlation between the crypto market and U.S. equities is at its highest since 2022.

When the CPI rises, Bitcoin generally declines in price.

The overall digital asset market is similarly affected, as higher prices on necessities reduce people’s discretionary income, leaving less money available for investment.

Reports suggest that the FOMC is expected to keep the interest rate unchanged, maintaining the benchmark lending rate between 5.25% and 5.50%.

Meanwhile, CPI data is anticipated to remain within the 0.1% to 0.3% range.


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EU Election Results Set to Shape Future of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Regulation

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From June 6 to 9, over 185 million citizens from the European Union’s 27 member states voted for candidates to serve a five-year term in the European Parliament, the legislative branch of the political bloc.

This pivotal event will shape the political direction of the EU for five years, including the future of crypto and blockchain.

The election results are mixed: The Christian Democrats won 10 seats, the Social Democrats lost only four seats, and the pro-business Renew Europe Group lost 23 seats.

The Greens lost 18 seats, while far-right parties made notable gains.

Cointelegraph reviewed the election manifestos of various parties and interviewed members of the European Parliament about their plans for the crypto and blockchain industries.

The EPP Group, the largest and one of the most influential political groups in the European Parliament, holds a cautious yet forward-looking stance on cryptocurrencies, the digital euro, and blockchain technology.

MEP Stefan Berger stated, “Crypto assets are gaining importance and have their place as a complement to the traditional financial system.”

The EPP supports the current MiCA law but sees the potential for future adjustments and a legal framework for NFTs.

The S&D Group is cautiously optimistic about blockchain and cryptocurrencies, recognizing their potential benefits but emphasizing the need for strict regulations to prevent fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion.

They support the idea of a digital euro for increasing the effectiveness of monetary policy and consumer protection.

Renew Europe, a centrist and liberal political group, has been a prominent voice in the European debate on crypto.

READ MORE: Ripple CTO Debunks Rumors of Abandoning XRP and Reaffirms Commitment to Token’s Future

The group supports a robust regulatory framework for crypto assets and views blockchain technology as a key driver of transparency, efficiency, and growth.

Renew Europe champions a digital euro and a European digital identity to enhance trust in digital transactions and streamline administrative processes.

The ECR Group holds a pragmatic and cautious view on cryptocurrency, advocating for robust Anti-Money Laundering measures and stringent cybersecurity measures.

They are skeptical about a digital euro, viewing it as unnecessary given existing solutions like instant payments.

The ID Group does not have an official stance on digital currencies and blockchain.

However, member parties such as Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) oppose a digital euro, fearing it could undermine the use of cash and individual privacy.

The Greens/EFA Group acknowledges the potential of blockchain for enhancing transparency and sustainability but is concerned about the environmental impact of certain cryptocurrencies.

They support exploring a digital euro that aligns with sustainability goals and social welfare.

The Left is critical of cryptocurrencies, expressing concerns over their potential to facilitate illicit activities and exacerbate economic inequality.

They support a digital euro designed to enhance public control over the monetary system and promote economic justice.

Volt Europe, a pro-European federalist party, advocates for protecting users’ digital rights while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

They support a digital euro and harmonized European investment regulation.

The European Christian Political Movement (ECPM) supports technological progress as long as it does not threaten human dignity, fundamental rights, or the environment.

The newly elected European Parliament will significantly influence the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in the EU.

Each political group has a different perspective, leading to expected debates and potential adjustments to frameworks like MiCA.


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