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🏛️ Regulation and institutional adoption
First MiCA license in France: The fintech Deblock has received the first license under the European MiCA regulation, allowing it to operate throughout the EU. Founded by former employees of Revolut and Ledger, it offers accounts in euros, dollars, pounds, and cryptocurrencies, with customizable debit cards featuring NFTs.
-U.S. veto on digital dollar raises concerns in Europe: The Bank of Spain has warned that the U.S. decision to block the development of a digital dollar could affect global monetary stability, especially in countries seeking alternatives to the dollar.
-El Salvador abandons the Bitcoin Law: Less than four years after becoming the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, El Salvador has reformed its Bitcoin Law, removing the requirement to accept payments in BTC starting April 1, 2025.