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.
Russia Proposes Prison Time for Unlicensed Crypto Services
New Russian bill targets unregistered crypto operators with up to 7 years imprisonment and $13,100 fines as Moscow tightens digital asset oversight.
Binance Taps Regulatory Veteran Thiago Sarandy to Lead Brazil Operations
Binance promotes internal legal chief Thiago Sarandy to General Manager for Brazil, betting on his regulatory expertise as Latin America's crypto rules take shape.
Virginia Passes Crypto Custody Law Requiring In-Kind Holdings
Virginia Governor signs HB 798, mandating unclaimed crypto be held in original form with one-year minimum before liquidation. State joins growing regulatory trend.