Hyperliquid's policy group wants perps under MiFID II, while Circle targets MiCA's bank deposit floor in filings to the European Commission's MiCA review.
UK lawmakers have asked banks to explain how the new FCA crypto regime may change their policies toward digital asset firms.
The European Commission is reportedly seeking comment from stakeholders on expanding MiCA rules until Sept. 30.
Nigel Farage resigned as an MP amid two probes over gifts from Tether investor Christopher Harborne and convicted fraudster George Cottrell.
The law requires crypto platforms to obtain licenses from the Financial Supervisory Commission before operating.
Bhutan transferred 533 BTC worth $34.5 million to Binance, leaving state-linked wallets holding 1,749.96 BTC, Arkham data shows.
Australia’s High Court unanimously ruled that Block Earner required a financial services licence, overturning a 2025 appeal decision.
The reported setback comes just weeks before the EU's July 1 deadline for crypto firms to obtain MiCA authorization or cease operating.
The IMF said stablecoin adoption in Nigeria is testing monetary and regulatory frameworks, while warning of digital dollarization risks.
The rally reflected improving risk sentiment following reports that the U.S. and Iran have reached a peace agreement, analysts said.
South Korea’s finance ministry said tokenized stocks are securities, opening potential taxation as early as H2 2026 if regulators agree.
Hungary will decriminalize crypto trading, reversing Orban-era rules that carried jail terms and led platforms like Revolut to suspend services.
The legislation is expected to take effect next year if approved by the upper house, the House of Councillors.
Industry groups say roughly 40% of UK crypto transactions are blocked or restricted by banks, as they push to ease restrictions.
The European Commission may introduce a full ban on crypto services from non-EU countries that host platforms helping Russia evade sanctions.
The FCA proposed allowing authorized UK funds to hold up to 10% in crypto ETNs, extending access opened by last year's retail ban lift.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the formation of an expert group to advance the development of tokenized bonds.
A UK House of Lords committee warned that Britain lags the U.S. and the EU on stablecoins, calling on the BoE and FCA to revise rules.
The FCA instructed clubs to ensure they understand the source of sponsorship funds and assess financial crime and reputational risks.
Sanctioned exchange Nobitex handled more than half of Iran's crypto inflows last year, according to the U.S. Treasury.
Isabel Schnabel, an ECB board member, said Monday that central banks should respond to stablecoin risks with strong regulation and CBDCs.
Spain blocked Polymarket and Kalshi on May 26, the latest in a growing wave of international crackdowns on prediction markets.
Hong Kong moves to license crypto advisers and managers under anti-money laundering rules, with a 2026 legislative target.
Indonesia blocked Polymarket over online gambling concerns as regulators widen global scrutiny of prediction market platforms.
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned the changes would destabilize bank funding and weaken interest-rate transmission.
The petitioner said taxing cryptocurrency gains while abolishing taxes on traditional investments is unfair.
The European Commission launched a MiCA consultation open through Aug. 31, asking whether the crypto framework needs updating.
The central bank plans to publish draft rules for systemic sterling stablecoins next month and finalize them by the end of this year.
Japan's LDP formally approved a policy proposal to build a next-generation financial system based on blockchain and AI.
Zerohash Europe is the first firm licensed under Europe’s flagship MiCA crypto regulation to also hold full EMI status.