Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
INTERPOL-led Operation First Light 2026 across 97 countries resulted in thousands of arrests and the seizure of $293 million in illicit assets tied to social engineering scams and money laundering networks involving cryptocurrencies
Ripple has secured full Crypto Asset Service Provider authorization in Luxembourg, enabling regulated crypto payments across 30 European Economic Area countries as MiCA rules take full effect
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
Cathie Wood of ARK Invest points to capital outflows from unstable regions as a key factor for renewed demand in Bitcoin, noting that AI serves a separate purpose and cannot take over Bitcoin's role in wealth protection
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
Binance has pulled its MiCA application in Greece and plans to seek authorization in another EU member state ahead of the July 1 deadline, while reaffirming its commitment to remain active in the European market
Ripple has obtained a preliminary CASP approval from Luxembourg regulators, advancing its path to full MiCA compliance across Europe, though XRP saw a price decline amid broader market conditions
BitGo is rolling out regulated custody, trading, and payment infrastructure via its German subsidiary to help banks, fintechs, and crypto firms meet the upcoming EU deadline
Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, is on track to lose its ability to serve EU clients after July 1, 2026, following an expected rejection of its MiCA license bid in Greece. Competitors with approvals stand to gain
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
