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Christine Lagarde

Christine Lagarde is a French lawyer and politician. She served as France's Minister of Foreign Trade from 2005 to 2007 and Minister of Economic Affairs, Finance… Christine Lagarde is a French lawyer and politician. She served as France's Minister of Foreign Trade from 2005 to 2007 and Minister of Economic Affairs, Finance and Employment from 2007 to 2011, and was Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)… Christine Lagarde is a French lawyer and politician. She served as France's Minister of Foreign Trade from 2005 to 2007 and Minister of Economic Affairs, Finance and Employment from 2007 to 2011, and was Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

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May 8, 2026

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What’s next for crypto in Europe after Christine Lagarde steps down?

Feb 21, 2026

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ECB eyes onchain settlements next year as lawmakers weigh digital euro privacy

The European Central Bank plans to enable DLT transactions in 2026 as it prepares for the digital euro issuance and lawmakers establish rules on privacy.

Dec 19, 2025

Adrian Zmudzinski

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‘European SEC’ proposal sparks licensing concerns, institutional ambitions

Legal experts are concerned that transforming ESMA into the “European SEC” may hinder the licensing of crypto and fintech in the region.

Dec 6, 2025

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EU plan would boost ESMA powers over crypto and capital markets

The European Commission plans to expand ESMA oversight of MiCA crypto companies and trading venues, aiming to streamline EU markets and narrow the gap with the US.

Dec 4, 2025

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EU plan to centralize crypto oversight under ESMA dividing the industry

Extending ESMA jurisdiction to include financial markets threatens to slow innovation for crypto and fintech companies, but some policy experts see a silver lining.

Nov 4, 2025

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EU mulls SEC-like oversight for stock, crypto exchanges to bolster startup landscape

The EU is reportedly drafting a proposal to transfer crypto and financial sector oversight to the ESMA, as part of a wider push to improve capital markets for startups.

Nov 2, 2025

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CBDCs close Orwell’s ’1984 loop perfectly,’ think tank says

CBDCs threaten more central bank control over money, including potential expiry dates on personal savings, Bitcoin Policy UK’s CEO said.

Aug 25, 2025

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Europe gears up to regulate DeFi in 2026 as MiCA leaves sector in limbo

Europe plans to regulate decentralized finance in 2026, as lawmakers still struggle to define decentralization under MiCA, an EU crypto policy expert said.

Jun 6, 2025

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European lawmakers silent on US Bitcoin reserve amid digital euro push

European lawmakers have yet to respond to Trump’s Bitcoin reserve order as the ECB pushes ahead with its digital euro plans for an October 2025 launch.

Mar 10, 2025

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Bitcoin has ‘no real economic need,’ says ECB adviser

ECB adviser Jürgen Schaaf has dismissed BTC reserves, citing volatility and lack of economic necessity as Bitcoin falls below $88K amid marketwide liquidations.

Feb 25, 2025