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Weekly Digest: April 2025 | Week 5
Apr 29 2025

Weekly Digest: April 2025 | Week 5

Bitcoin nears $95K on surging ETF inflows and corporate adoption, with public firms adding over 95,000 BTC in Q1. Ethereum sees a modest rebound, while macro tensions and rising bond yields test market resilience. Institutions return to crypto in force.

Why Crypto OTC Desk Will Dominate the MiCAR-Regulated European Market
Apr 29 2025

Why Crypto OTC Desk Will Dominate the MiCAR-Regulated European Market

MiCAR-regulated OTC desks are set to dominate the European crypto market by combining deep liquidity, regulatory trust, and secure, large-volume trading. They offer institutional investors a compliant, low-slippage alternative to traditional exchanges, especially for high-value crypto asset transactions.

MiCAR Crypto OTC Desk License: Requirements and Challenges
Apr 28 2025

MiCAR Crypto OTC Desk License: Requirements and Challenges

What a crypto OTC desk license requires under MiCAR: authorization steps, capital and AML/KYC requirements, timelines, and how licensing compares outside the EU.

SEPA and OTC Desks: How Regulations are Transforming Liquidity Providers
Apr 25 2025

SEPA and OTC Desks: How Regulations are Transforming Liquidity Providers

This article explores the technical and regulatory considerations for integrating cryptocurrency with SEPA payment systems, highlighting key challenges, opportunities, and compliance requirements. It guides businesses through aligning blockchain-based transactions with Europe’s traditional banking infrastructure and regulatory landscape for seamless interoperability.

Mica Regulation: MiCAR Compliance and OTC Desks Transforming Liquidity Providers
Apr 24 2025

Mica Regulation: MiCAR Compliance and OTC Desks Transforming Liquidity Providers

MiCAR is reshaping the European crypto landscape with strict compliance standards for OTC desks and crypto asset service providers. This article explores how these regulations are transforming liquidity provision, enhancing investor protection, and setting new benchmarks for operational transparency.

Enabling Secure and Transparent Transactions with Tokenization
Apr 23 2025

Enabling Secure and Transparent Transactions with Tokenization

Tokenization enhances data security by replacing sensitive information like credit card and payment data with secure tokens. This blog explores how tokenization enables safer transactions, reduces fraud risks, ensures compliance, and supports transparency for financial institutions and digital asset ecosystems.

Weekly Digest: April 2025 | Week 4
Apr 22 2025

Weekly Digest: April 2025 | Week 4

Bitcoin holds steady at $85K amid macro volatility, while Solana’s DeFi apps surge in revenue. Hyperliquid dominates decentralized perps trading with 68% market share. FinchTrade breaks down institutional moves, dApp growth, and evolving infrastructure in this week’s crypto digest.

What to Look for in a MiCAR-Regulated OTC Desk: A Guide for Crypto Businesses
Apr 22 2025

What to Look for in a MiCAR-Regulated OTC Desk: A Guide for Crypto Businesses

This guide explores key features crypto businesses should consider when choosing a MiCAR-regulated OTC desk, including deep liquidity, low slippage, secure settlements, and compliance with EU regulations—ensuring efficient, large-volume crypto trades with minimized counterparty risk and regulatory peace of mind.

Mica Regulation and Crypto OTC Trading: The Path to Regulatory Compliance
Apr 17 2025

Mica Regulation and Crypto OTC Trading: The Path to Regulatory Compliance

This article explores how the MiCAR regulation is transforming crypto OTC trading in the EU, offering a clear compliance path for crypto asset service providers. Discover how regulated OTC desks like FinchTrade ensure trust, transparency, and secure institutional access.

Crypto-Friendly Banking for Payment Processors: How to Choose
Apr 16 2025

Crypto-Friendly Banking for Payment Processors: How to Choose

Crypto-friendly banking for payment processors: what to look for, key selection criteria, settlement speed, compliance support, and crypto-fiat integration.

Weekly Digest: April 2025 | Week 3
Apr 15 2025

Weekly Digest: April 2025 | Week 3

Bitcoin rallies 7% to $83.7K as U.S. tariff clarity calms markets. Ethereum underperforms while Solana and XRP gain traction. Tether announces a new U.S. stablecoin. FinchTrade analyzes macro shifts, ETF flows, and stablecoin battles in this weekly update.

How to Pay Suppliers and Partners Using Stablecoin
Apr 15 2025

How to Pay Suppliers and Partners Using Stablecoin

Learn how to pay suppliers and partners using stablecoins for faster, cheaper, and borderless transactions. This guide explains stablecoin types, their benefits over fiat currency, and how businesses can reduce volatility, transaction costs, and delays using digital assets.

Mica Regulation: How MiCAR is Shaping the Future of OTC Desks in Crypto
Apr 14 2025

Mica Regulation: How MiCAR is Shaping the Future of OTC Desks in Crypto

Discover how MiCAR is transforming the future of crypto OTC desks. Learn how FinchTrade’s MiCAR-compliant infrastructure delivers deep liquidity, regulatory transparency, and institutional-grade service for large-volume trades across crypto assets, helping clients trade confidently in a regulated environment.

SEPA Credit Transfer vs SEPA Instant: Similarities and Differences
Apr 11 2025

SEPA Credit Transfer vs SEPA Instant: Similarities and Differences

This article explores the key differences between SEPA Credit Transfers and SEPA Instant payments, highlighting their processing times, benefits, and use cases. It helps businesses and financial institutions choose the right solution for seamless, efficient euro-denominated transactions across Europe

FinchTrade Now Offers RFQ Trading: Giving Clients More Control Over Execution
Apr 10 2025

FinchTrade Now Offers RFQ Trading: Giving Clients More Control Over Execution

FinchTrade now offers RFQ trading for institutional clients, enabling tailored quotes for large crypto trades. This feature enhances execution flexibility, supports low-liquidity pairs, and integrates via API or GUI—boosting efficiency, precision, and control in crypto trading.

SEPA and ISO 20022: How They Work Together (XML, SCT Inst, SDD)
Apr 10 2025

SEPA and ISO 20022: How They Work Together (XML, SCT Inst, SDD)

SEPA runs on ISO 20022, here's how: pain.001/pain.008 XML formats, SEPA Instant under the EU Instant Payments Regulation, direct debit country specifics, and what changed after the 2025 cutover.

The Future of Crypto Trading: Inside a MiCAR-Regulated Crypto OTC Desk
Apr 09 2025

The Future of Crypto Trading: Inside a MiCAR-Regulated Crypto OTC Desk

Explore how MiCAR-regulated OTC desks are transforming crypto trading by offering deep liquidity, regulatory trust, and tailored services for large-volume transactions. Learn how institutions benefit from secure, efficient, and compliant alternatives to traditional crypto exchanges in today’s evolving market.

Tax Implications of Sending Stablecoin Abroad: Why They Are a Smarter Choice
Apr 08 2025

Tax Implications of Sending Stablecoin Abroad: Why They Are a Smarter Choice

This article explores the tax implications of international money transfers and highlights why stablecoins offer a smarter, more efficient alternative to fiat currency. Learn how stable digital assets simplify compliance, reduce fees, and streamline global financial transactions.

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