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Ripple Receives Full MiCA Approval in Luxembourg for Crypto Asset Services in Europe
Ripple has secured full authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework after receiving a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence from Luxembourg’s financial regulator. The approval allows the company to provide crypto services across the European Economic Area through passporting. The milestone comes aft...
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South Africa Proposes Crypto Tax Guidance Under Existing Framework
South Africa’s Revenue Service has released draft guidance explaining how cryptocurrencies could be taxed under the country’s existing Income Tax Act. The proposal outlines the tax treatment of crypto trading, swapping, spending, and donations while distinguishing between traders and investors based on their intent. The draft remains open for p...
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US SEC vs NanoBit: Regulator Wins $5.4 Million Judgment in NanoBit Fraud Case
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has secured a $5.4 million court judgment against NanoBit Limited and its affiliates over a crypto investment fraud scheme that targeted at least 18 investors between 2023 and 2024. The ruling follows allegations that the defendants used fake investment platforms, misleading social media promotions, and Wha...
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Germany Takes Lead in Europe’s MiCA Crypto Licensing With 57 CASPs Ahead of Deadline
Germany has emerged as the leading jurisdiction for crypto licensing under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, accounting for 57 authorised crypto-asset service providers ahead of the July 1 deadline. ESMA’s interim register also shows France accelerating approvals in recent days, while several EU member states are ...
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Polish Exchange Kanga Granted MiCA Licence in Latvia, Set to Offer Services Across Europe
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licence from Latvia, allowing it to provide regulated crypto services across the European Union through passporting. The approval comes just ahead of the EU's July 1 MiCA deadline and follows Poland's delay in implementing the regulation domestically. The licence au...
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Binance Withdraws MiCA Filing Submitted in Greece, Days Ahead of MiCA Deadline
Binance has withdrawn its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licence application filed with Greece’s Hellenic Capital Market Commission and plans to seek authorisation in another European Union member state. The move comes just days before the MiCA transition deadline of July 1, as crypto firms race to comply with the bloc’s new regulatory framewo...
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OpenPayd Secures MiCA Licence as Stablecoins Gain Traction Across Europe
Financial infrastructure company OpenPayd has received authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, allowing it to operate as a crypto asset service provider across the European Economic Area through passporting. The licence, granted by Malta’s financial regulator, comes just days before the bloc’s MiCA transi...
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Malta Seeks to Bring DAOs Under New DeFi Rules Aligned With MiCA
Malta’s financial regulator has launched a consultation on a potential legal framework for decentralised finance under the EU’s MiCA regulation. The proposal explores recognising DAOs and other DeFi projects as software-based organisations while seeking industry feedback on how decentralised services should be treated within existing regulatory...
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Tether to Cease Operations of Gold-Linked aUSDT Stablecoin
Tether has announced that it will discontinue Alloy by Tether and its gold-collateralised aUSDT stablecoin after two years of operation. The company said the decision follows a review of user activity, market demand, and broader strategic priorities. Existing users will have three months to redeem their aUSDT holdings and reclaim the underlying XAU...
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US Regulator Urges FDIC for Better Coordination on Crypto, Blockchain Risks
The US Government Accountability Office has urged the FDIC to improve coordination with other regulators on blockchain-related risks. The recommendation comes as stablecoin oversight expands under the GENIUS Act and blockchain-based financial products continue to grow.
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EU Seeks to Block Russian Crypto Infrastructure With New Sanctions Package
The European Union has proposed sanctions against 11 crypto platforms as part of its latest sanctions package on Russia. The measures would expand existing restrictions to include digital asset firms allegedly involved in helping sanctioned entities bypass EU rules.
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MiCA Architect Urges EU to Focus on Tokenisation Before DeFi Regulation
EU advisor Peter Kerstens has suggested that the European Commission should focus on tokenisation and digital asset frameworks linked to physical assets before considering a new regulatory framework for DeFi. His comments come as MiCA approaches its July 1 transition deadline.
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UK Regulator Proposes Allowing Retail Funds to Hold Up to 10 Percent in Crypto ETNs
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has proposed allowing authorised investment funds to allocate up to 10 percent of their holdings to crypto exchange-traded notes. The proposal aims to expand access while maintaining consumer protection measures.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: LASD Issues Warning Over Crypto Scams Days Ahead of World Cup
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has warned football fans about a rise in FIFA World Cup-related crypto scams. Authorities say cybercriminals are using fake websites, advertisements, and payment requests to target fans seeking tickets, merchandise, and streaming services.
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UK's FCA Warns Premier League Clubs Over Unauthorised Crypto Sponsor Risks
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto firms could expose them to legal, financial, and reputational risks. The regulator has called for stronger due diligence on commercial partners.
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Ripple Receives Full MiCA Approval in Luxembourg for Crypto Asset Services in Europe
Ripple has secured full authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework after receiving a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence from Luxembourg’s financial regulator. The approval allows the company to provide crypto services across the European Economic Area through passporting. The milestone comes aft...
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South Africa Proposes Crypto Tax Guidance Under Existing Framework
South Africa’s Revenue Service has released draft guidance explaining how cryptocurrencies could be taxed under the country’s existing Income Tax Act. The proposal outlines the tax treatment of crypto trading, swapping, spending, and donations while distinguishing between traders and investors based on their intent. The draft remains open for p...
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US SEC vs NanoBit: Regulator Wins $5.4 Million Judgment in NanoBit Fraud Case
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has secured a $5.4 million court judgment against NanoBit Limited and its affiliates over a crypto investment fraud scheme that targeted at least 18 investors between 2023 and 2024. The ruling follows allegations that the defendants used fake investment platforms, misleading social media promotions, and Wha...
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Germany Takes Lead in Europe’s MiCA Crypto Licensing With 57 CASPs Ahead of Deadline
Germany has emerged as the leading jurisdiction for crypto licensing under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, accounting for 57 authorised crypto-asset service providers ahead of the July 1 deadline. ESMA’s interim register also shows France accelerating approvals in recent days, while several EU member states are ...
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Polish Exchange Kanga Granted MiCA Licence in Latvia, Set to Offer Services Across Europe
Polish cryptocurrency exchange Kanga has obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licence from Latvia, allowing it to provide regulated crypto services across the European Union through passporting. The approval comes just ahead of the EU's July 1 MiCA deadline and follows Poland's delay in implementing the regulation domestically. The licence au...
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Binance Withdraws MiCA Filing Submitted in Greece, Days Ahead of MiCA Deadline
Binance has withdrawn its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licence application filed with Greece’s Hellenic Capital Market Commission and plans to seek authorisation in another European Union member state. The move comes just days before the MiCA transition deadline of July 1, as crypto firms race to comply with the bloc’s new regulatory framewo...
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OpenPayd Secures MiCA Licence as Stablecoins Gain Traction Across Europe
Financial infrastructure company OpenPayd has received authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, allowing it to operate as a crypto asset service provider across the European Economic Area through passporting. The licence, granted by Malta’s financial regulator, comes just days before the bloc’s MiCA transi...
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Malta Seeks to Bring DAOs Under New DeFi Rules Aligned With MiCA
Malta’s financial regulator has launched a consultation on a potential legal framework for decentralised finance under the EU’s MiCA regulation. The proposal explores recognising DAOs and other DeFi projects as software-based organisations while seeking industry feedback on how decentralised services should be treated within existing regulatory...
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Tether to Cease Operations of Gold-Linked aUSDT Stablecoin
Tether has announced that it will discontinue Alloy by Tether and its gold-collateralised aUSDT stablecoin after two years of operation. The company said the decision follows a review of user activity, market demand, and broader strategic priorities. Existing users will have three months to redeem their aUSDT holdings and reclaim the underlying XAU...
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US Regulator Urges FDIC for Better Coordination on Crypto, Blockchain Risks
The US Government Accountability Office has urged the FDIC to improve coordination with other regulators on blockchain-related risks. The recommendation comes as stablecoin oversight expands under the GENIUS Act and blockchain-based financial products continue to grow.
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EU Seeks to Block Russian Crypto Infrastructure With New Sanctions Package
The European Union has proposed sanctions against 11 crypto platforms as part of its latest sanctions package on Russia. The measures would expand existing restrictions to include digital asset firms allegedly involved in helping sanctioned entities bypass EU rules.
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MiCA Architect Urges EU to Focus on Tokenisation Before DeFi Regulation
EU advisor Peter Kerstens has suggested that the European Commission should focus on tokenisation and digital asset frameworks linked to physical assets before considering a new regulatory framework for DeFi. His comments come as MiCA approaches its July 1 transition deadline.
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UK Regulator Proposes Allowing Retail Funds to Hold Up to 10 Percent in Crypto ETNs
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has proposed allowing authorised investment funds to allocate up to 10 percent of their holdings to crypto exchange-traded notes. The proposal aims to expand access while maintaining consumer protection measures.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: LASD Issues Warning Over Crypto Scams Days Ahead of World Cup
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has warned football fans about a rise in FIFA World Cup-related crypto scams. Authorities say cybercriminals are using fake websites, advertisements, and payment requests to target fans seeking tickets, merchandise, and streaming services.
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UK's FCA Warns Premier League Clubs Over Unauthorised Crypto Sponsor Risks
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto firms could expose them to legal, financial, and reputational risks. The regulator has called for stronger due diligence on commercial partners.
