eToro Receives Crypto Registration in Cyprus Ahead of EU Regulation

eToro secured crypto registration in Cyprus to expand services in EU
Majority of eToro users are in Europe, region is important for firm
Registration allows eToro to offer regulated crypto services in EU
Registration comes into effect when EU's MiCA regulation is enforced in Dec 2024
eToro says registration shows it's ready to embrace new crypto era under MiCA

cointelegraph.com

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Posted 9/21/2023, 12:34:41 PM