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Mastercard expands its stablecoin settlement infrastructure to include Circle's USDC and Ripple's RLUSD as part of its broader commitment to 24/7 digital payments.…
ESMA declares unauthorized crypto companies must stop serving EU clients from July 1, regardless of pending license applications under MiCA framework.…
UK financial regulator warns football clubs that unauthorized crypto sponsor deals could expose fans to total financial loss and create legal risks for teams.…
Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has processed over $110 billion in transactions despite Western sanctions, according to CertiK analysis.…
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority warns Premier League clubs about unauthorized crypto sponsors posing legal and money laundering risks just days before the 2026 World Cup.…
Euro stablecoins hit $900M market cap under MiCA regulations, but growth stems from compliance consolidation rather than new users.…
Mastercard announces comprehensive stablecoin settlement support for USDC, PYUSD, and RLUSD across multiple blockchains, marking a significant expansion of digital payment infrastructure.…
UK financial regulator warns soccer clubs that partnerships with unauthorized crypto firms risk exposing fans to unregulated platforms.…
Zcash stopped producing blocks for over four hours in a significant network halt that sent the privacy coin's price sliding amid infrastructure concerns.…
New York and European Union financial watchdogs establish information-sharing agreement to coordinate stablecoin regulation across jurisdictions.…
Presidential directive forces Federal Reserve to review regulations blocking non-bank fintechs from Master Account access, potentially ending traditional banks' gatekeeper monopoly.…
New York and EU financial watchdogs establish joint oversight agreement to share stablecoin data including circulation volumes and holder numbers.…