defi
$20M BonkDAO Exploit Exposes Fatal Flaw in Memecoin Governance Security
A $20M governance exploit on BonkDAO has prompted Mercuryo executives to call for a fundamental rethink of security practices across the crypto industry.…
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fintech
Klarna Applies for US Banking License in Strategic Push for Full Financial Services
Klarna has formally filed applications with Utah regulators and the FDIC to establish a US banking subsidiary, marking a pivotal expansion of its American financial ambitions.…
cryptocurrency
SecondFi Shuts Down After Cardano Wallet Exploit Forces Asset Recovery Mode
Cardano wallet firm SecondFi is closing its doors following a wallet exploit, shifting its sole focus to returning assets to affected users.…
stablecoin
MiCA Euro Stablecoins Surge 128% to $673.9M Ahead of CASP Deadline
Eight MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins reached a combined market cap of $673.9 million, surging 128% in the year before Europe's CASP transition deadline.…
regulation
SEC Drops MetaMask Case Against ConsenSys With No Fine or Wrongdoing
The SEC dismissed its enforcement case against ConsenSys over MetaMask with no fine and no finding of wrongdoing, setting a landmark precedent for DeFi wallet regulation.…
regulation
Coinbase Wins FCA License to Offer Stocks and Derivatives in the UK
Coinbase secures FCA authorization to offer equities and derivatives alongside crypto in the UK, advancing its "everything exchange" strategy.…
banking
Bank of England Puts UK Lenders on Notice Over Unfunded Risk Transfers
The Bank of England is scrutinizing the growing use of unfunded significant risk transfers by UK banks, raising the prospect of tighter capital rules.…
mica
EU Parliament Charts Next Chapter for Crypto After MiCA Transition Closes
The European Parliament has adopted a digital assets policy report calling for deeper assessment of DeFi, staking, crypto lending and NFTs as MiCA's transition era concludes.…
payments
UK PSR's Mandatory APP Fraud Rules Deliver Clear Consumer Benefits
The UK's Payment Systems Regulator confirms its mandatory authorised push payment fraud reimbursement rules are generating strong positive outcomes for consumers and the payments industry.…
neobank
Revolut's American Gamble: Charter, Stablecoin, and the Ghosts of European Challengers
Revolut filed for a US national bank charter with the OCC and FDIC in March 2026, betting it can succeed where European fintechs have repeatedly failed.…
stablecoin
MiCA Euro Stablecoins Surge 128% to $673.9M as CASP Deadline Arrives
Eight MiCA-compliant euro stablecoins nearly tripled in market cap to $673.9M in the year before Europe's CASP transition deadline, per Decta.…
cybersecurity
Ctrl Wallet to Close August 3 After June Security Exploit Forces Shutdown
Ctrl Wallet is shutting down permanently on August 3, 2026, weeks after a June 23 security exploit left the platform unable to continue operations.…