EU Regulators Warn of Rising Impersonation Scams After MiCA Licensing Deadline
Fraudsters pose as watchdogs and crypto firms to target users forced to move assets from unlicensed platforms following the July 1 cutoff
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Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov With Aiding Terrorism, Issues Arrest Warrant
Russia’s Federal Security Service has charged Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity and placed him on an international wanted list, citing alleged failures to remove content on Telegram linked to attacks and recruitment
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France Blocks Polymarket as Gambling Regulator Orders ISP Access Ban
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
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Bull Bitcoin Challenges France's DAC8 Crypto Rules in Court
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
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Binance Trading Access Ends for French Users Following MiCA Deadline
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
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Crypto Licensing Boom Hits Europe as MiCA Takes Effect
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
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EU Issues 230 MiCA Licenses as July Deadline Approaches with Germany Leading
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
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UK Wealth Advisors Lose Sight of Half Their Clients' Crypto Holdings
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
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EU MiCA Deadline Forces Crypto Industry Consolidation and Compliance Push
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
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France Sets Strict MiCA Deadline: Crypto Firms Must Comply or Exit by June 30
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
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