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Can a Color Be Trademarked? Color Trademarks Explained
Tiffany blue, T-Mobile magenta, the brown of UPS trucks. These colors have become solid trademarks, costing millions to build and protect. So, founders keep asking all the same question: What matters? Can you actually "own" a color? Can a color become a trademark? Yes, but obviously that will require more action than casual logo registration. Today we will cover all necessary legal requirements, how things work in the EU, the US, and other parts of the world, Ukraine, for exa
Feb 117 min read


DAC8 in the EU: Crypto Transactions Now Reported to Tax Authorities
The EU has applied total changes in how cryptocurrency transactions are monitored and taxed. Council Directive 2023/2226, widely known as DAC8, was adopted on 17 October 2023 and introduced obligations of mandatory reporting for crypto-asset service providers. Since January 1, 2026, brokers, exchanges, and custodians have to collect transaction data and share it with tax authorities in all member states. What DAC8 Is and Why It Matters With DAC8 explained practically, we can
Feb 64 min read


Icon.Partners at iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2026: what we saw on the ground
Our team visited iGB Affiliate 2026 last month, on 20–21 January, at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. The event brought together a lot of interesting people we were glad to meet: operators, affiliates, and service providers, all of them working across IGaming. This occurrence gave us a chance to see where the industry is actually heading. With our own eyes, behind the pitch decks. What caught our attention Partnership structures in iGaming and affiliate Most deals in this sphere stil
Feb 52 min read


Data Protection Day 2025: What Business Needs to Know
Data Protection Day serves as a crucial reminder for businesses to prioritise the privacy of customers' and employees' personal information.
Jan 28, 20255 min read


CASP Licence in 2025 Explained
Obtaining a CASP licence has become a vital step for cryptocurrency companies looking to operate legally in the EU.
Jan 22, 20257 min read


EU Policy Recommendations for Tokenization
This article goes to outline main EU policies regarding the tokenization growth from the compliance perspective.
Nov 26, 20246 min read


Regulatory Reckoning. The Impact of EU's MiCA on Uphold's Stablecoin Strategy
The trading platform Uphold will cease supporting several stablecoins, including Tether (USDT), GUSD, DAI, FRAX, TUSD, and USDP, starting...
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Tokenization. Unlocking value and legal challenges
The term "token" has become ubiquitous within the crypto-asset sphere. Tokenization represents a transformative approach, fostering rapid...
Jun 10, 20243 min read


The DMA's Impact on Digital Giants and Market Equality
The Digital Markets Act (DMA), introduced in the European Union over a year and a half ago, has been shaping new rules of play for the...
Feb 27, 20242 min read


The European Digital Services Act (DSA). A New Era for Online Platforms
From February 17, 2024, the Digital Services Act (DSA) will change the game's rules for all online platforms in the European Union. The...
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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