Tag: crypto-regulation
Azerbaijan Moves to Regulate Crypto With New Virtual Assets Law
Azerbaijan requires crypto firms to obtain central bank licenses before operating legally. Draft law introduces AML, KYC, and continuous oversight for licensed crypto firms. New…
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…
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…
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…
Brazil Cracks Down on Crypto Political Donations Ahead of Elections
Brazil maintains its 2019 ban on crypto donations for political campaigns nationwide. Authorities require fully traceable campaign funding sources before the 2026 elections. Violations may…
India FIU Demands Records of Crypto OTC Trades Over $10,000
India FIU seeks OTC crypto trade records above $10,000 from major exchanges. Exchanges must identify beneficial owners behind private crypto transactions. New rules require OTC…
Ripple Secures MiCA License Approval to Expand Across Europe
Ripple secured preliminary MiCA CASP approval to expand regulated services across Europe. The license supports cryptoasset and stablecoin payments for banks and fintech firms. Full…
Congress Strikes Deal to Ban CBDC Until 2030 in Housing Bill
US lawmakers agreed on a bipartisan, bicameral housing legislation deal. The bill contains an added provision to ban a central bank digital currency. The Fed…
BitGo’s MiCA Compliance Offer Could Rescue EU Crypto Businesses
BitGo launched a MiCA-compliant Crypto-as-a-Service platform for the EU. The July 1 deadline bars unauthorized firms from serving EU clients. Companies can use BitGo’s platform…
