CRYPTO REGULATION
AML Fines Hit $1B in 2025, Surpassing SEC Crackdowns
AML fines surged to $1.06B in H1 2025, overtaking SEC actions as the dominant regulatory risk for crypto firms, per CertiK's report.
Israel Approves First Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin by Bits of Gold
Israel's regulator approves BILS, a shekel-pegged stablecoin, marking a milestone in crypto oversight after a two-year pilot program.
Canada Moves to Ban Crypto Political Donations Amid Transparency Push
Canada's Bill C-25 aims to ban crypto political donations, citing transparency and foreign interference concerns. Lawmakers push for stricter election finance rules.
MiCA Stifles Euro Stablecoins with Strict Rules, Report Warns
New report says MiCA regulations make euro stablecoins safe but uncompetitive, as EU debates potential MiCA 2 overhaul to address market gaps.
Banking Circle Expands Stablecoin Settlement Services with CASP License
Banking Circle launches stablecoin settlement services with MiCA-compliant assets, joining Europe's competitive regulated crypto market.
Morgan Stanley Launches Stablecoin Reserves Fund Amid Rising Demand
Morgan Stanley unveils a compliant stablecoin reserves fund, allowing issuers to earn interest while aligning with GENIUS Act regulations.
Adam Back Rejects Satoshi Claims at LONGITUDE Paris
Blockstream CEO Adam Back denies being Satoshi Nakamoto, while crypto leaders at LONGITUDE Paris discuss regulatory risks and industry growth.
UK FCA Raids Illegal P2P Crypto Traders, Tightens Oversight
In a first, the UK FCA targets unregistered P2P crypto trading with nationwide raids, signaling a tougher stance on illicit activity in digital assets.
MiCA Deadline Looms: Small Crypto Firms Face EU Compliance Crunch
EU's MiCA regulation demands compliance by July 1, 2026, forcing smaller crypto firms to adapt or exit as costs and consolidation rise.
Russia Advances Crypto Bill as First Reading Passes State Duma
Russia's parliament moves forward with a crypto bill mandating licensed intermediaries and imposing strict penalties on unregistered platforms.
Philippine SEC Flags dYdX, Others as Unregistered Platforms
The Philippine SEC warns against dYdX and six other crypto platforms for operating without proper registration, ramping up its crackdown on unlicensed operators.
European Banks Tap Fireblocks for MiCA Euro Stablecoin by 2026
A 12-bank consortium led by Qivalis plans a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin to challenge dollar dominance, eyeing a late 2026 launch.
Bybit Leads $8M Series A for Malaysian Exchange Hata
Bybit backs Malaysia's dual-licensed crypto exchange Hata with $8M Series A funding as Southeast Asian nation builds out digital asset regulations.
Warren Accuses SEC Chair Atkins of Misleading Congress on Enforcement Drop
Senator Elizabeth Warren claims SEC Chair Paul Atkins may have deliberately misled Congress about plummeting enforcement activity under Trump administration.
Poland Parliament Fails to Override Crypto Bill Veto for Second Time
Polish lawmakers fell 20 votes short of overriding President Nawrocki's veto, leaving Poland as the only EU state without MiCA implementation.