Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
France’s National Gambling Authority has directed internet service providers to block access to the prediction market platform, citing unauthorized gambling operations and related risks
Bull Bitcoin has filed a petition with France’s Conseil d’État to annul the national decree implementing the EU’s DAC8 directive, citing risks to user privacy and physical safety from mandatory data reporting and sharing
Binance suspended spot and margin trading for users in France and several other EU countries after missing the MiCA compliance deadline on July 1, 2026, affecting around 2 million French accounts while withdrawals remain open
The European Union has seen a sharp rise in approved crypto firms under its MiCA rules, with 37 new licenses added recently to reach around 281 total entities. This marks a key step in the bloc's push for regulated digital asset services
The European Union has granted around 230 licenses under its Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Germany tops the list with 56 approvals as the July 1 transitional deadline draws near, leaving many firms at risk of market exclusion
A CoinShares survey shows that 52% of UK wealth advisors report most client crypto assets remain outside their oversight, driven primarily by firm policies rather than lack of demand or knowledge
As the July 1 MiCA transitional deadline approaches, major players secure licenses while others face forced exits from the EU market. Recent acquisitions and approvals signal a maturing regulatory environment reshaping digital asset services across Europe
The French financial regulator AMF has issued a clear ultimatum to unlicensed crypto companies operating in the country. With the EU's MiCA framework entering full enforcement, firms have until the end of June 2026 to secure proper licensing or prepare for an orderly exit from the French market
