European Commission Opens MiCA Review for Crypto Regulation Reform
The European Commission is reviewing MiCA rules on stablecoins, DeFi, staking, and tokenized assets as EU crypto regulation moves toward possible reform.
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EU Tech Sovereignty Package Delayed for Third Time
The European Commission has delayed its tech sovereignty package again, amid US trade concerns and continued uncertainty over digital infrastructure and open source plans.
EU Crypto Regulation Shifts from Policy to Enforcement under MiCA
The EU is leading a global shift from crypto rule‑making to active enforcement, with MiCA driving legal certainty, tougher supervision, and higher compliance expectations across digital asset markets.
X Agrees to Update Verification Rules in the EU
X plans to change its EU verification system after a €127 million DSA fine, aiming to reduce misleading blue checkmarks and better distinguish paid users from officially verified accounts.
Digital euro legislation stalls
Disagreements in the European Parliament over the scope of the digital euro are delaying the file, threatening the Commission’s plan for a usable online and offline form of digital public money.
Commission Opens DSA Proceedings Against Shein
The European Commission has launched a DSA probe into Shein over illegal product risks, addictive design, and recommender system transparency, with potential fines and corrective measures.
European spending on sovereign cloud to triple
European sovereign cloud spending is surging as legal and geopolitical risks linked to U.S. providers push EU organizations to prioritize digital sovereignty and regulatory certainty.
Commission seeks input on a 2026 EU open‑source strategy to reduce digital dependencies
The Commission seeks input on a 2026 EU open‑source strategy to reduce digital dependencies, boost competitiveness, and strengthen cybersecurity through coordinated policy and funding measures.
ChatGPT Faces Potential VLOP Designation Under EU DSA Rules
The European Commission will decide by Q1 2026 whether ChatGPT qualifies as a DSA very large online platform, potentially subjecting it to the EU’s strictest online governance rules.
Commission designates WhatsApp as VLOP under the Digital Services Act
The Commission designated WhatsApp Channels as a VLOP under the DSA, triggering four‑month compliance duties for systemic risk mitigation and Commission-led supervision by mid‑May 2026.