Category: Regulations
EU MiCA Licenses Hit 230 Ahead of July 1 Crypto Compliance Deadline
EU issues 230 MiCA licenses before July 1, creating a unified crypto regulatory framework. Germany leads approvals as smaller crypto firms struggle with rising compliance…
Russia Moves to Ban Crypto Mining in Moscow From July 1
Russia plans a crypto mining ban in Moscow, nearby regions, and parts of Kursk from July 1, 2026. The proposed restrictions would remain effective until…
Hong Kong Reveals Target Launch for First Regulated Stablecoins
Hong Kong plans to launch its first regulated stablecoins between mid and late 2026. Licensed issuers must maintain reserves under HKMA supervision to protect stability.…
Bank of Thailand Signals Final Push for Thai Baht Stablecoin Framework
Bank of Thailand enters final stage of Thai Baht stablecoin regulatory framework. Stablecoin will prioritize secure payments and settlement over speculative investing. Planned rollout supports…
Spain Draws a Hard Line: Unlicensed Crypto Firms Must Exit the EU
Spain’s CNMV says no extensions to the MiCA deadline. Unlicensed crypto firms, including Binance, must exit the EU by end of June. Spain’s financial markets…
Binance to Halt EU Services Next Week After MiCA License Setback
Binance will halt some EU services after missing the July 1 MiCA licensing deadline. Customer assets remain safe and accessible despite temporary service restrictions. Binance…
South Korea Fines Bithumb for Sharing User Data Without Consent
South Korea fined Bithumb $136,000 for unauthorized overseas user data transfers. Regulators found user information was shared abroad without proper consent procedures. New blockchain privacy…
Coinbase Secures MiCA License to Offer Crypto Services Across 450 Million Europeans
Coinbase secures a Luxembourg MiCA license, allowing the crypto exchange to expand regulated services across all 27 European Union countries. Coinbase has secured a Markets…
OpenPayd Secures MiCA Licence, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services
OpenPayd secured a MiCA licence to offer regulated crypto services across Europe. The approval supports stablecoin payments, custody, and digital asset transfers. OpenPayd processes over…
