mica
AMLA Warns of AML Risks as Crypto Firms Navigate Post-MiCA Migration
The AMLA chair flags heightened money-laundering risks as crypto asset service providers complete their transition to the EU's MiCA licensing framework.…
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payments
Stripe and Advent's $53 Billion PayPal Bid Could Reshape Global Payments
Stripe and Advent International are reportedly pursuing a $53 billion acquisition of PayPal at $60.50 per share, a deal that could fundamentally redraw the digital payments landscape.…
regulation
UK's Courts Are Unprepared for the Crypto and AI Fraud Wave, Review Warns
A UK government-backed review warns magistrates and judges lack the expertise to handle an anticipated surge in crypto money laundering and AI-enabled fraud cases.…
stablecoin
OpenUSD Launches With 140-Firm Consortium to Disrupt Circle's Stablecoin Revenue Model
A 140-member consortium including Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase launched OpenUSD on June 30, targeting Circle's lucrative interest-income model rather than USDC's market share directly.…
tokenization
Hong Kong's SFC Greenlights Its First Tokenized Fund in Landmark Baillie Gifford Approval
The Hong Kong SFC has approved its first tokenized fund — the Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund — marking a watershed moment for regulated digital asset management in Asia.…
buy-now-pay-later
UK's BNPL Regulations Take Effect, Reshaping Consumer Credit Oversight
The United Kingdom's landmark Buy Now Pay Later rules came into force on July 15, 2026, imposing stricter standards on deferred payment credit providers for the first time.…
cryptocurrency
US Treasury Freezes Crypto-Assets Tied to Iran's Central Bank in Major Escalation
The US Treasury has moved to immobilize digital currency holdings linked to Iran's Central Bank, marking a sharp escalation in Washington's sanctions enforcement strategy.…
stablecoin
Circle Suspends Tether-Backed Heka Funds for USDC Market Manipulation
Circle has suspended Heka Funds, a Tether-backed entity, over alleged USDC market manipulation, marking a sharp test of stablecoin market integrity.…
regulation
Japan Rewrites the Rules: Digital Assets Enter the Formal Financial Order
Japan has passed a landmark revision to its Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, introducing insider trading prohibitions, stricter penalties, and enhanced oversight for crypto businesses.…
blockchain
SWIFT's Blockchain Ledger Goes Live With 17 Banks — What It Means for Ripple
SWIFT's blockchain ledger is live with 17 participating banks, reigniting debate over Ripple's infrastructure thesis and XRP's role in global payments.…
regulation
Czech Republic Orders ISPs to Block Polymarket for Gambling Violations
The Czech Republic has directed ISPs to block access to decentralized prediction market Polymarket, citing gambling law violations — a move exposing deep regulatory fault lines in Europe.…
regulation
MAS Tightens Oversight of Singapore's Crowdfunding Sector With Stricter Quarterly Reporting
Singapore's MAS now requires securities-based crowdfunding platforms to file detailed quarterly data on issuances and overdue repayments within 14 days of each quarter's close.…