European Economic Area
Coverage of European Economic Area in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: European regulators take steps to bolster clinical trial transparency
European regulators, specifically the European Medicines Agency (EMA), are taking rapid action to enhance clinical trial transparency. An analysis revealed that less than half of studies in the Clinical Trial Information System (CTIS) met reporting deadlines, with only 42% fully reporting results. The CTIS was established in 2022 to improve transparency across the European Union and European Economic Area.
- Revolut says USDT delisting is limited to EEA, Switzerland
Revolut is removing USDT support in the EEA and Switzerland but maintaining it elsewhere. The company is phasing out the stablecoin in selected European markets.
- Kraken Seeks Final Judgment After $22 Million Award Against Former Auditor
Kraken's parent company Payward seeks a final judgment against former auditor Mazars USA after a $22 million arbitration award. The dispute began when Mazars withdrew from Kraken's 2022 audit, leading to significant financial costs. Kraken is pursuing a European banking license amid broader regulatory challenges, including those under Operation Chokepoint 2.0.
- Ripple secures full MiCA license for crypto services across Europe
Ripple has obtained a full MiCA license in Luxembourg, completing its licensing process under the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. This approval allows Ripple to offer regulated crypto-asset services across the European Economic Area.
- Ripple secures full MiCA CASP authorization for crypto services across 30 EEA countries
Ripple secured full MiCA CASP authorization from Luxembourg for regulated crypto services across all 30 European Economic Area countries. The approval enables Ripple to operate legally in this region under the MiCA regulatory framework.
- Bitcoin Suisse Secures MiCAR License, Launches European Expansion from Liechtenstein
Bitcoin Suisse has secured a MiCAR Crypto Asset Service Provider license from the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority, enabling its European Economic Area expansion. The company, led by CEO Roman Przibylla, aims to serve high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors with trading, custody, and staking services under a unified regulatory framework.
- Spain’s property market sees boost as Hongkongers, others, depart the UK and Canada
Hong Kong families in the United Kingdom and Canada are seeking alternative destinations due to uncertain immigration policies and high living costs. Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa, aimed at retirees and self-supported individuals, has become a popular choice for relocation.
- Three in ten HP customers still clinging to Windows 10
HP estimates 30% of its PC customers remain on Windows 10, which lost standard support in October 2025, providing a financial opportunity as migration to Windows 11 lags. Regional adoption trends in EMEA and APJ now match North America, while hardware incompatibilities and EU regulations complicate upgrades. HP also highlights AI-driven edge computing as a growth area.