REGULATION
MiCA Stifles Euro Stablecoins with Strict Rules, Report Warns
New report says MiCA regulations make euro stablecoins safe but uncompetitive, as EU debates potential MiCA 2 overhaul to address market gaps.
Banking Circle Expands Stablecoin Settlement Services with CASP License
Banking Circle launches stablecoin settlement services with MiCA-compliant assets, joining Europe's competitive regulated crypto market.
CFTC Sues New York Over Prediction Markets Gambling Laws Clash
CFTC challenges New York's bid to apply gambling laws to prediction markets, escalating federal vs. state regulatory tensions.
Big Bitcoin and Ether Bets Signal Institutional Confidence
Bitcoin hits $78K as institutions like Strategy and BitMine double down, while Japan's blockchain bond test and U.S. crypto regulation delays stir debate.
South Africa Drafts Bill to Tighten Crypto Controls, Bitcoin (BTC) in Focus
South Africa's Treasury proposes a bill criminalizing unauthorized crypto transactions, with fines up to $60,000 and prison terms of five years.
Stablecoins Shift from Speculation to Payments Infrastructure
Stablecoins are evolving into core financial infrastructure, with $4.5T in Q1 2026 volume and growing use in local payments and commerce.
China Escalates Crackdown on Crypto Ads with New Rules
China's new rules target crypto influencers and online marketing of financial products, reinforcing its ban on crypto trading and issuance.
Morgan Stanley Launches Stablecoin Reserves Fund Amid Rising Demand
Morgan Stanley unveils a compliant stablecoin reserves fund, allowing issuers to earn interest while aligning with GENIUS Act regulations.
US Sanctions Cambodian Senator Over $10B Scam Network
US OFAC sanctions Cambodian Senator Kok An for running scam centers tied to $10 billion in losses, targeting crypto users through 'pig butchering' schemes.
New York, Illinois Ban Officials From Prediction Markets
New York and Illinois ban state employees from prediction market betting to curb insider trading amid surging market volumes.