CRYPTO REGULATION
Binance Names Daniel Acosta Head of Latin America
Binance strengthens its Latin America strategy by appointing Daniel Acosta as regional head, signaling growth and regulatory focus.
WhiteBIT Secures MiCA Approval, Eyes EU Expansion as Deadline Looms
WhiteBIT gains MiCA approval in Austria, enabling access to the EEA. Key move as EU's July 1 crypto licensing deadline approaches.
Binance's MiCA Licensing in Greece Faces ECB Interference Allegations
Binance's MiCA license bid in Greece raises questions of ECB influence, highlighting tensions over stablecoins and EU crypto regulation.
Binance Allowed to Operate in Philippines, Peso Services Restricted
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines under SEC rules, but BSP restrictions bar peso transactions without a VASP license.
Ireland Targets Crypto Risks Amid High Ownership Rates
Ireland's new crypto risk assessment highlights money laundering and fraud concerns as 10% of its population invests in digital assets.
SEC Crypto Adviser Joins CFTC, Signals Blockchain Forensics Push
Former SEC Crypto Task Force adviser Donald Battle joins the CFTC as Chief Data Innovation Officer, reflecting a shift toward blockchain forensics.
Polish President Vetoes Crypto Bill Again as MiCA Deadline Looms
Poland risks regulatory chaos as President Nawrocki vetoes a crypto bill for the third time, just weeks before MiCA's July 1 deadline.
Hungary to Decriminalize Crypto Trading, Ending Strict 2025 Rules
Hungary will reverse 2025 crypto rules that imposed prison terms, marking a shift to align with EU standards and revive the local crypto market.
Crypto Industry Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Before Midterms
Over 200 crypto firms push U.S. Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, a crucial regulatory bill for digital assets, before the midterm elections this November.
UK FCA Proposes 10% Crypto Cap for Retail Funds
The UK FCA proposes allowing retail funds to allocate up to 10% to crypto, balancing market innovation with investor protection.
Bithumb Raided by South Korea Police in Influence Probe
South Korea police raided Bithumb amid allegations lawmaker Kim Byung-gi used his position to secure his son's job. Regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Strategy's Bitcoin Sale Tests Treasury Model Assumptions
Strategy’s first Bitcoin sale since 2022 sparked market reactions, challenging the 'never sell' narrative as BTC price drops 3.4%.
US Senators Push Regulators for Clear Crypto Capital Rules
Senate Republicans urge US financial regulators to establish fair, technology-neutral capital standards for crypto amid Basel III concerns.
OCC Chief Faces Democrat Pressure Over Trump-Linked Crypto Charter
OCC’s Jonathan Gould denies political bias amid scrutiny over World Liberty Financial's crypto trust charter, backed by the Trump family.
EU MiCA Deadline Pressures Crypto Firms to Secure Licenses
With the EU MiCA deadline on July 1, unlicensed crypto firms must secure authorization or exit, affecting millions of users.
