Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
The European Parliament’s ECON committee has urged the European Commission to evaluate additional regulations covering decentralized finance, staking, lending, NFTs, and related activities as part of ongoing MiCA framework assessment. A vote is expected on July 7
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has placed the decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid on its Investor Alert List, signaling potential public confusion over its regulatory status in the jurisdiction
Circle and Nomura plan to launch a USDC-based service for Japanese firms by 2027, enabling faster yen-to-dollar stablecoin conversions for cross-border payments and foreign exchange settlements
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
Binance has withdrawn its MiCA license bid in Greece and will pursue approval elsewhere, triggering service restrictions for EU users starting July 1 as the regulatory deadline arrives. The exchange maintains it is not leaving Europe and user funds remain secure
A group of Democratic lawmakers has urged the SEC to provide detailed guidance on regulating AI-powered trading agents, citing risks to retail investors as these tools expand into broader financial markets including cryptocurrencies
Coinbase has secured a MiCA license in Luxembourg, designating the country as its central base for regulated crypto services across all 27 European Union member states
Ripple has launched its USD-pegged stablecoin RLUSD in Japan through a partnership with SBI VC Trade, following approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency as a regulated electronic payment instrument
Mark Zuckerberg has directed development of a standalone prediction market platform called Arena, starting with points-based forecasting as the sector sees rapid growth and increased attention from major players
SBI Group and Startale Group have introduced JPYSC, the first yen-denominated stablecoin issued through a trust bank in Japan. The launch marks a step in developing regulated on-chain payment infrastructure as competition with major dollar stablecoins increases
