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Hong Kong's financial regulator has mandated that crypto platforms and online brokers implement phishing-resistant login systems within one year, raising the authentication bar across the industry.…
Brussels is set to revise its landmark crypto regulation in 2027, extending MiCA's reach to non-EU stablecoin issuers and tokenized payments amid US pressure.…
The ECB cautions that firms and workers now respond more quickly to price rises, raising the risk of a self-reinforcing wage-price spiral and premature rate hikes.…
AscendEX ceased operations on July 1, 2026, citing MiCA non-compliance and a collapsed financing deal, leaving user funds in serious jeopardy.…
Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly targeting a European banking license with Lithuania as its preferred jurisdiction, signaling a major strategic shift toward regulated finance.…
The ECB raises rates for the first time since 2023 while digital euro legislation gains momentum, threatening to redraw Europe's monetary and crypto landscape.…
Sony Bank has secured preliminary approval from the OCC to establish a US stablecoin issuance operation, backed by $40 million in starting capital.…
Revolut confirms its USDT delisting applies only to the EEA and Switzerland, leaving the stablecoin available to its customer base outside those regions.…
Sony Bank's US subsidiary Connectia Trust has cleared a key OCC regulatory hurdle, moving the Japanese lender closer to issuing a dollar-pegged stablecoin.…
OSL Group has secured MiCA authorization in Austria, granting the firm a passport to operate crypto services across the European Union amid rising regulatory barriers.…
Swift has launched the first phase of its blockchain-based shared ledger, enabling 17 global banks to pilot 24/7 cross-border payments via tokenised deposits.…
Swift has launched a live blockchain ledger pilot with 17 banks, enabling round-the-clock tokenized deposit payments and targeting a transformation of cross-border settlement.…