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Bridge secured both MiCA and e-money licenses in Luxembourg, letting it offer euro stablecoin services across all 27 EU states under one rulebook.
OKX splits Flash Earn into staking and trading-based modes, adds a user-level upgrade system, and launches a Lite version. The changes restructure how users access passive yield on the exchange.
Binance leads Mesh's $2B round, doubling its valuation in six months, per Axios. The round shows growing investment in crypto payment infrastructure.
Bridge, owned by Stripe, secured MiCA and EMI licenses in Luxembourg, enabling regulated euro stablecoin issuance and payment services across all 27 EU states.
Binance argues MiCA's success is the number of crypto firms it regulates, not those it pushes out. The exchange defends stablecoin caps and licensing as a baseline for global rules.
CryptoQuant's cumulative sell volume metric for altcoins hit -$209B in June, the deepest negative since 2020. Analyst IT Tech says 'just distribution' with no floor. No turnaround yet.
Brazil's central bank reclassifies VASPs as Type 3 institutions, matching securities brokerage rules. Segment 4 inclusion by 2028. Industry expects consolidation.
Illinois' proposed 0.2% crypto transfer tax draws fire from CFTC's Selig, who calls it a 'sin tax' that threatens Chicago's financial hub status.
Yat Siu forecasts 50–200 billion autonomous AI agents by 2031, each needing on-chain wallets. Animoca's Minds platform and $10M developer fund target the agentic economy.
Russia's central bank says preparations are complete for the September 1 digital ruble launch. EU sanctions ban RUBx transactions and technical assistance. Adoption mandate expands through 2028.
NOBLE endorses CLARITY Act, giving Senate supporters a law enforcement ally as the bill faces a pre-August vote and needs 60 votes to pass.
The Banco Central do Brasil warned about misuse of purpose structures for crypto imports, sparking fears of supply channels tightening and stablecoin prices rising 2% in hours.
NOBLE, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, endorsed the CLARITY Act, removing a key objection as the Senate prepares for a floor vote on crypto regulatory structure.
A $141B estimate of illicit stablecoin flows is pushing regulators toward wallet KYC. Pressure lands on on-ramps and issuers, not self-custody. The compliance fight is shifting from mixers to stablecoin rails.
Binance cannot onboard new clients in France, Italy, Poland and Spain after withdrawing its MiCA application. Existing users can still withdraw. Competitors are courting displaced users.
A 19-year-old hacker tied to the Scattered Spider collective faces federal charges after a luxury retailer breach demanding $8 million in crypto. Two terabytes of data were seized at his arrest.
Brazil's central bank warned institutions about crypto import structures, sending stablecoin prices up 2% and creating a 'Samba Premium.' Industry executives say the impact hits arbitrage desks, not the broader market.
Binance in talks to lead Mesh round at up to $2B valuation, Axios reports, doubling the crypto payments firm's value six months after a $1B Series C.
Mahrez retired from international football after AFCON 2025. His fan token RMHZ showed no price reaction, raising questions about athlete token longevity beyond peak career years.
NOBLE backs Clarity Act, citing enforcement tools. Senate talks target July vote before recess. Bloomberggives 60% chance of passage this month.
Russia's central bank says the digital ruble is ready for Sept. 1, with mandatory adoption for major banks and retailers. EU sanctions target RUBx and CBDC support.
XRP whales are buying Pepeto presale while waiting for the CLARITY Act vote. The math: a 7.6x in months vs a potential 100x in weeks.
MANSA's USDT liquidity rails combine with Esca's local execution to cut prefunding and settlement lag in Nigeria and Ghana. Regulatory exposure in Nigeria remains unaddressed.
Selig warned Illinois' 0.2% crypto tax could disadvantage residents and firms. Brokers outside the state may also need to register and collect the levy from Jan 2027.
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) has officially endorsed the CLARITY Act. This makes it the first major law enforcement organization to publicly support the crypto
eToro invested $12.5M in on-chain perpetuals exchange Extended and will integrate it into its Zengo wallet. The move comes as eToro's crypto profit dropped 72% in Q1. The integration tests whether self-custody derivatives can attract mainstream users.
Tobias Adrian warns that automated settlement removes traditional buffers, pushing risk to platforms and code. Banks and regulators still lack common standards for tokenized markets.
Khamenei's funeral caps a 2026 war cycle that sent BTC above $68K. Post-ceremony speeches and Tehran's power signals the next catalyst for crypto volatility.
CeFi lending fell 6% in Q2 while Aave recorded its strongest wallet growth since Oct 2021. Stablecoin supply on Solana hit $16.6B. If the rotation holds, DeFi inflows may follow in Q3.
Carney's pipeline deal with Alberta and BC could unlock $30B in exports, alter Bitcoin mining costs, and boost tokenized carbon credits. Here's the energy-crypto link.