MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) News Monitoring

Week in Review: Crypto.com Enters CFDs, iFOREX Plans Late-June IPO

Crypto.com acquires CySEC-regulated broker Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com obtained a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive license through its acquisition of Cyprus-based A.N. Allnew Investments Ltd, the operator of the LegacyFX trading brand. The …

Crypto.com Secures MiFID License Through Cyprus Acquisition

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Crypto.com has announced that it has secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license following approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange …

Crypto.com Secures MiFID License to Expand Services Across Europe

Kraken launches crypto futures in Europe under MiFID II framework

Kraken has launched a suite of regulated crypto derivatives in Europe, expanding access to both perpetual and fixed maturity contracts under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive. The offering is available through Payward Europe Digital Solutions, …

Kraken expands to Europe with derivatives offering

The U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken announced on May 20 that it has launched regulated crypto derivatives in Europe. Kraken's retail and institutional clients in the European Economic Area (EEA) can trade crypto derivatives, including perpetual and …

Commission exempts 38,000 companies from 8 EU laws

Ahead of the launch of the Commission’s latest simplification proposal — called the fourth omnibus on small mid-caps — Séjourné said the new category encompasses a little over 38,000 companies in Europe that aren’t often present in capitals but are …

Crypto.com Approved to Provide Crypto Derivatives to EU Users

Crypto.com has unlocked a major milestone in Europe, a license that allows it to offer derivatives and securities within the European Economic Area (EEA.) The company shared on Wednesday, May 21, that it has secured a Markets in Financial Instruments …

Crypto.com secures EU license to launch crypto financial derivatives

Mobile-first crypto exchange and payment platform Crypto.com secured a license allowing it to offer cryptocurrency financial derivatives in the European Economic Area. According to a May 21 announcement, Crypto.com secured a Markets in Financial …

Kraken Secures New Crypto Derivatives License in Europe

Crypto trading platform Kraken has secured a license enabling it to offer crypto derivatives within the European Economic Area (EEA). Kraken, in an announcement, revealed that its expanded offering allows customers within the EEA to access perpetual and …

Kraken Launches Europe’s Largest Regulated Futures Offering, Strengthening Market-Leading Position in Region

Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges, has launched the largest regulated crypto derivatives offering in Europe, providing clients and partners with access to a full suite of liquid futures instruments, all …

Kraken Rolls Out Regulated Crypto Derivatives in Europe

Kraken is rolling out regulated crypto derivatives trading in Europe, compliant with the European Union's Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). The crypto exchange's perpetual and fixed maturity futures contracts will now be …

Kraken Launches OKX Competitor in Europe Amid IPO, Native Token Speculations

Kraken is making a significant push into Europe with its new MiFID II-compliant crypto derivatives platform, positioning itself as a strong competitor to OKX as the latter eyes European expansion. With this move, the exchange offers retail and …

Kraken expands in Europe with regulated crypto derivatives

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced the launch of regulated derivatives trading on its platform under the European Union’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II). According to a May 20 announcement, Kraken’s perpetual and fixed maturity …

Kraken Gains EU Access Through Cyprus Derivatives Licence

(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has secured a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive licence in the European Union by acquiring Cypriot investment firm Greenfields Wealth, formerly known as Pacific Union Group. The acquisition …

BaFin consultation on proposed product intervention measure on Turbo Certificates

On 21 May 2025 the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht - BaFin) has launched a consultation (GZ: WA 35-Wp 5427/00001#00554; available here (in German only)) prior to the adoption of a product …

CySEC Flags Unauthorised Investment Platforms Operating Without Regulatory Approval

Please note that we are not authorised to provide any investment advice. The content on this page is for information purposes only. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has warned about 14 websites offering investment services without …

Endeavour announces pricing of US$500.0 million 5-year senior notes

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Crypto.com Gains Regulatory Nod for Crypto Derivatives in Europe

TL;DR Crypto.com has obtained a MiFID license by acquiring the Cyprus-regulated firm “A.N. Allnew Investments”, enabling the company to offer crypto financial derivatives across the European Economic Area. This license adds to its previously secured MiCA …

ESMA asks input on the retail investor journey

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today launched a Call for Evidence (CfE) on the retail investor journey under MiFID II. The purpose of this CfE is to gather feedback from …

Congressional Breakfast: Peace and Cooperation Unites Global Leaders to Champion Moral Leadership and Peacebuilding

Peace and Cooperation emerged as a vital high-level forum convening key voices in international politics WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and humanitarian crises— …

Build Safe Connection Returns for Its Second Edition — Now as a Premier Safety and Construction Expo in Massachusetts

The largest Brazilian-led construction safety expo in the U.S. returns June 7 to Foxboro, gathering top names in safety, business, and innovation. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 7, 2025, industry leaders, …

Community Health Provider Aims to Make Health Care More Accessible

Affordable Behavioral Health Care is Hard to Find in Smaller, Underserved Communities DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Memorial Day is a time when the nation pauses to honor the courage of our heroes, including those …

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)

A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in …

Mainstreaming Women's Health in Congress with the First-Ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day

First-ever Women's Health Capitol Hill Day includes Congressional Briefing with Experts Highlighting Gaps and Opportunities to Advance the Health of Women WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 21st, Women’s …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership. JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Bank Indonesia’s Rate Cut Strategy: Navigating Growth, Stability, and BRICS Realities - EBC Financial Group Analyses

EBC Financial Group unpacks BI’s 25 bps cut to 5.50%—weighing fiscal stimulus against rupiah risks and the geopolitical opportunities of BRICS membership JAKARTA, INDONESIA, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has lowered its …

Business as a Rearguard: Why the State Fails to Protect Its Own — Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, a question that has lingered in bureaucratic offices for years has resurfaced: why is the state still unable to respond promptly to complaints from businesses …

Main Street Economics Urges President Trump to Lead on National Debt Crisis

We Must Act Now, and We Must Act Boldly. The Time for Truth and Courage is Here.” – Les Rubin WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States hurtles toward an unsustainable fiscal future, Main Street …

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C.

American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) Statement on the Murders of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) joins …

Rickards: IRS Could Be Replaced by $150 Trillion Hidden Asset

BALTIMORE, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IRS has stood as a fixture of American life for more than a century. But according to former CIA advisor and financial intelligence expert Jim Rickards, a radical new plan quietly gaining traction could mark …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 18 of America in President Trump's Care

Washington, DC, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/23/week-18-america-in-trumps-hands/ There were fireworks in America's Week 18 under President …

American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council Condemns Murder of Israeli Diplomats in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses its deepest sorrow and unequivocal condemnation of the horrific murder of two Israeli embassy …

OSCE and Greek experts train future Romanian border police agents in detecting forged documents

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with Greek document experts, held a training course on detecting forged documents and impostors at border crossing points for 193 future border police agents studying at the ‘Avram Iancu Training …

MADD Canada Reiterates Call for Administrative Sanctions at .05% - .08% BAC in Quebec

MONTREAL, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada is renewing its call for the Quebec Government to introduce administrative sanctions for drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between .05% and .08%. Every other jurisdiction in Canada has …

MADD Canada réitère sa demande de sanctions administratives pour les taux d’alcoolémie de 0,05 % à 0,08 % au Québec

MONTRÉAL, 23 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MADD Canada relance son appel au gouvernement du Québec pour qu'il mette en place des sanctions administratives pour les conducteurs dont le taux d'alcoolémie (TA) est entre 0,05 % et 0,08 %. Toutes les …

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOST HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL ASSEMBLAGE AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ISLAMIST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a Roundtable discussion by Hindu American and Jewish American leaders at the Capitol Hill Club receiving resounding support from …

NATO PA commemorates 30 years of Dayton Accords, calls for a stronger NATO and support for Ukraine

23 May 2025 DAYTON – The Assembly opened its Spring Session Thursday, commemorating 30 years since the Dayton Peace Accords, calling for a stronger NATO and reaffirming support for Ukraine.  “With our NATO partners and the leadership in the Balkans, we …