REGULATION
European Banks Tap Fireblocks for MiCA Euro Stablecoin by 2026
A 12-bank consortium led by Qivalis plans a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin to challenge dollar dominance, eyeing a late 2026 launch.
NY Lawmaker Proposes AI Dividend Tax to Fund Direct Payments to Americans
New York Assemblyman Alex Bores unveils plan to tax AI companies and distribute dividends to US citizens facing job displacement from automation.
Bybit Leads $8M Series A for Malaysian Exchange Hata
Bybit backs Malaysia's dual-licensed crypto exchange Hata with $8M Series A funding as Southeast Asian nation builds out digital asset regulations.
Warren Accuses SEC Chair Atkins of Misleading Congress on Enforcement Drop
Senator Elizabeth Warren claims SEC Chair Paul Atkins may have deliberately misled Congress about plummeting enforcement activity under Trump administration.
Poland Parliament Fails to Override Crypto Bill Veto for Second Time
Polish lawmakers fell 20 votes short of overriding President Nawrocki's veto, leaving Poland as the only EU state without MiCA implementation.
Russia Proposes Prison Time for Unlicensed Crypto Services
New Russian bill targets unregistered crypto operators with up to 7 years imprisonment and $13,100 fines as Moscow tightens digital asset oversight.
Binance Taps Regulatory Veteran Thiago Sarandy to Lead Brazil Operations
Binance promotes internal legal chief Thiago Sarandy to General Manager for Brazil, betting on his regulatory expertise as Latin America's crypto rules take shape.
France Tackles Crypto Kidnapping Crisis After 41 Attacks in 2026
French Interior Ministry launches prevention measures as crypto-related kidnappings hit one every 2.5 days, making France the global hotspot for wrench attacks.
Just 1 of 150 Crypto Protocols Discloses Market-Maker Terms, Study Reveals
Novora research exposes massive transparency gap as only Meteora publicly shares market-making arrangements despite 91% of protocols generating revenue.
Algorand (ALGO) March Data Shows 22.6% User Surge as SEC Labels It Commodity
Algorand (ALGO)'s monthly active wallets jumped 22.6% in March while contract deployments rose 34%. SEC guidance now classifies ALGO as a digital commodity.