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Coinbase launches regulated perpetual futures across 26 European countries under MiFID rules.
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Breaking: Coinbase Launches Perpetual Futures in Europe Amid Critical ESMA Scrutiny

March 10, 2026 CoinPulseHQ Editorial

LONDON, March 10, 2026 — Cryptocurrency exchange giant Coinbase has launched regulated perpetual futures contracts for users in 26 European countries, a significant expansion that immediately collides with sharpened regulatory scrutiny from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The launch, confirmed Monday, targets Coinbase Advanced users across major markets including Germany, France, and the […]

Coinbase Advanced trading interface showing Bitcoin and Solana futures charts in a European financial office setting.
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Breaking: Coinbase Navigates Regulatory Minefield with European Perpetual Futures Launch

March 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

On Monday, March 10, 2026, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase launched regulated perpetual futures and other derivative products for its Advanced users across 26 European nations, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands. This strategic expansion places the Nasdaq-listed firm directly into a complex regulatory environment, as European watchdogs sharpen their scrutiny of perpetual-style crypto derivatives. The launch, […]

Coinbase perpetual futures launch on trading terminal with European regulatory context
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Breaking: Coinbase Launches Perpetual Futures in Europe’s Regulatory Minefield

March 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

On March 10, 2026, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase launched regulated perpetual futures contracts across 26 European countries, marking a significant expansion into derivatives markets while navigating heightened regulatory scrutiny from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The San Francisco-based company announced the rollout through its Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) entity, targeting Coinbase Advanced […]

Coinbase perpetual futures launch in European financial district with cryptocurrency trading charts overlay
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Breaking: Coinbase Launches Perpetual Futures Amid European Regulatory Scrutiny

March 10, 2026 Jackson Miller

On Monday, March 10, 2026, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase launched regulated perpetual futures contracts across 26 European countries, directly confronting heightened regulatory scrutiny from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The San Francisco-based company rolled out cash-settled futures through its Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) entity to Coinbase Advanced users in Germany, France, the […]

OKX Malta Payment Institution license enables compliant stablecoin payments across the European Union.
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OKX Secures Malta PI License: A Crucial Step for EU Stablecoin Payments

February 16, 2026 Jackson Miller

Valletta, Malta, April 2025: In a significant move for the European cryptocurrency landscape, global exchange OKX has obtained a Payment Institution (PI) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This crucial regulatory approval positions OKX to legally offer and expand its stablecoin-based payment services across the European Union, directly aligning its operations with the […]

Executives discuss the Boerse Stuttgart and Tradias merger for regulated crypto services in Europe.
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Strategic Merger: Boerse Stuttgart and Tradias Unite to Pioneer Europe’s Regulated Crypto Future

February 13, 2026 Jackson Miller

Stuttgart, Germany – April 2025: In a landmark move for the European digital asset landscape, Boerse Stuttgart Group has announced a strategic merger with the digital asset firm Tradias. This consolidation creates a formidable new entity poised to offer a comprehensive suite of regulated cryptocurrency services across the continent. The decision underscores a significant and […]

Aviva Investors and Ripple partnership to tokenise funds on the XRP Ledger for asset management.
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Aviva Investors Pioneers European Asset Management with Ripple to Tokenise Funds on XRPL

February 12, 2026 Jackson Miller

London, United Kingdom – May 2025: In a landmark move for the financial sector, Aviva Investors, the global asset management arm of insurance giant Aviva plc, has announced a strategic partnership with blockchain technology firm Ripple. The collaboration aims to tokenise traditional fund structures on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), representing a significant first for a […]

Ripple secures full EU Electronic Money Institution license from CSSF in Luxembourg for XRP.
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Ripple Secures Full EU License: Unlocking Europe for XRP Payments

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

Luxembourg, February 2, 2026: Ripple, the enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions provider, has achieved a pivotal regulatory milestone. The company has secured a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This license grants Ripple a comprehensive regulatory passport to operate across all 27 member states of the […]

Ripple secures a key EMI license from Luxembourg's CSSF regulator for European crypto expansion.
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Ripple EMI License: A Strategic Victory for Crypto Access in Europe

February 2, 2026 Jackson Miller

Luxembourg, March 2025: In a significant move for the digital asset industry, Ripple has secured a pivotal Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This authorization marks a strategic expansion of Ripple’s regulated footprint within the European Union, enabling the company to offer a broader […]

The new OKX stablecoin payment card for Europe, enabling crypto spending via Mastercard.
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OKX Stablecoin Payment Card Launches in Europe: A Revolutionary Step for Crypto Spending

January 28, 2026 Jackson Miller

Europe, April 2025: In a significant move bridging digital assets with everyday commerce, cryptocurrency exchange OKX has officially launched its stablecoin payment card for users across Europe. This new financial tool, operating on the global Mastercard network, allows verified customers to directly spend their holdings of USDC and USDG stablecoins at tens of millions of […]