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1. New European rules tighten the reins on cryptocurrency platforms

Out of more than 1,200 companies that held pre-MiCA national registrations across the EU, only about 210 had secured a full CASP license....

2. Six days left for Cyprus crypto firms as EU rules tighten

Cyprus’ crypto sector is on a tight countdown, with just six days left until a major EU regulatory deadline that could reshape the industry....

3. Fintech hiring heats up

Hiring activity in Limassol’s fintech and digital assets sector accelerated this week, with two major players signaling strong demand for specialized talent....

4. Revolut secures crypto license from Cyprus to expand EU services

Fintech firm Revolut has received a cryptocurrency license from Cyprus, paving the way for the company to continue expanding its crypto services across the European Union....

5. July Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd – 18/07/2025

6. Inside embassy walls: A front-row seat to a U.S.–Cyprus emergency drill (photos)

I’ll admit, it’s not every Monday morning I find myself behind the high-security gates of the U.S. Embassy in Nicosia, surrounded by Marines, special agents, Cyprus bomb squads, trained dogs, and a robot. But this week was different....

7. Cypriots worry AI threatens artists’ livelihoods, Eurobarometer survey finds

A majority of Cypriots are concerned that artificial intelligence could harm the livelihoods of artists, according to a Eurobarometer survey published Thursday, reflecting wider European unease about the role of AI in the cultural sector....

8. Cyprus ramps up efforts against illegal antiquities trafficking

Cyprus is intensifying its efforts to combat the illegal excavation, trafficking, and sale of its antiquities, especially in the Turkish-occupied territories....

9. At the Doorstep of MICA: What to Expect as Crypto Regulation Takes Shape

The European Union's (EU) regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets is envisioned to be shaped by the game changer, Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. ...

10. Von der Leyen unveils new European Commission lineup

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled the list of new commissioners, including Kostas Kadis from Cyprus, who has been appointed as Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans. ...

11. August Newsletter of K. Treppides & Co Ltd: European Securities and Markets Authority

A new issue is out from the newsletter by K. Treppides & Co Ltd, a leader in financial advisory and consulting services with offices in three countries....

12. Cyprus leads the EU in cross-border investments

During a Parliamentary Finance Committee meeting, CySEC Chairman George Theocharides announced Cyprus's top-ranking status in providing cross-border investment services within the EU....

13. Lagarde's stance on cryptos revealed amidst family investment fallout

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde disclosed that her son experienced significant losses while investing in cryptocurrency, as reported by Reuters on November 24. ...

14. 'FTX-style crypto crash won’t happen in Europe'

The cryptocurrency world is reeling after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX — but EU policymakers are patting themselves on the back....

15. California to allow human remains to be composted and used as soil

California will begin offering the option of human composting after death thanks to a bill recently signed into law that aims to tackle climate change....

16. Two looted artefacts handed back to Cyprus

The ancient objects were handed over to the Ambassador to Germany owners of the Galerie Günter Puhze...