CoinShares Launches Zero-Fee SEI ETP With Staking Yield Across Europe

Crypto asset manager CoinShares has launched a new exchange-traded product (ETP) that gives investors exposure to Sei (SEI) while eliminating management fees and offering a 2% staking yield. The product, listed under the ticker CSEI, will be traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange. It marks the first regulated investment vehicle offering direct access to SEI, … Read more

Epic Games Launches Its iOS App Store in Europe, Brings Fortnite Back to the Platform After Four Years

Epic Games announced the launch of its app store on iOS in the European Union as well as on Android globally, on Friday. Dubbed Epic Games Store, the app store has made its debut with games such as Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fall Guys. The launch of the app store in iOS was possible … Read more

Europe Issues ‘Travel Rule’ Guidelines for Crypto Firms Amid Push to Curb Money Laundering, Financial Crime

The European Union (EU) is adding more layers to its crypto-related regulations to ensure that virtual digital assets (VDAs) are not misused by criminals to conduct or finance illicit activities. The European Banking Authority (EBA) has imposed a ‘travel rule’ on crypto firms that will require them to store details of transactions on their platforms, … Read more

Web3 Startups Surge in Asia, Europe as New Legislation, Crypto-AI Mergers Gain Traction: Report

The crypto sector is undergoing a regulatory revamp in several parts of the world, aiming to make the industry safer for its members. Countries that have initiated these frameworks are seeing a spike in the number of Web3 startups, bringing business and opportunities to their citizens. A recent report by blockchain startup accelerator Alliance has … Read more

Ferrari Expands Crypto Payments Support to Europe Due to ‘Evolving Client Needs’

Ferrari will allow customers in Europe to make payments for car purchases through cryptocurrencies. In an official statement released on Friday, the Italian luxury carmaker noted that the needs of its clients have evolved over time, and that people are opting for newer payment technologies that suit their convenience. According to Ferrari, most of its … Read more

Microsoft President Brad Smith Reiterates Call for Faster AI Regulation, Courts Regulators in Europe

Microsoft President Brad Smith on Thursday talked up the benefits of regulating artificial intelligence and how the US software giant can help, reiterating a message to a Brussels audience that he delivered in Washington last month. Together with the Twitter owner and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Smith has sought to court regulators and lawmakers with … Read more

Congo Files Criminal Complaints Against Apple in Europe Over Alleged Use of Conflict Minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed criminal complaints against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, lawyers for the Congolese government told Reuters. Congo is a major source of tin, tantalum and tungsten, so-called 3T minerals used in computers and mobile phones. But … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Reportedly Receiving New One UI 7-Based Firmware Update in Europe

Samsung has rolled out a new One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S25 series, according to a report. While substantial in size, it is said to not bundle any notable features or security fixes. The update’s changelog reportedly mentions that it only improves the usability of the device alongside a handful of other improvements. … Read more

BlackRock Said to be Preparing to Launch Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe

BlackRock is gearing up to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe within weeks, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, amid growing demand for exposure to cryptocurrencies from both money managers and consumers. The product will likely be domiciled in Switzerland, the source added. The Wall Street giant has incorporated a Zurich-based company … Read more