India’s central bank has asked lawmakers to legally separate cryptocurrencies from the banking system and prohibit their use in payments. Parliament is reviewing the proposal as part of a broader study on digital assets.
Tether froze funds in 131 TRON wallets after the US Treasury updated its ISIS-K sanctions list. Blockchain data shows the addresses received over $1.4 million since 2023.
Bond has launched a DeFi platform on the AI-focused 0G blockchain aimed at enabling autonomous AI agents to trade and manage funds. The project is backed by 0G Labs with incentives and liquidity support.
The EU MiCA transition period ended on July 1, 2026. Only licensed crypto-asset service providers can now legally operate across the European Economic Area.
Gate Europe secured MiCA and Payment Institution licenses before the EU deadline on July 1, 2026. Unlicensed crypto platforms must now exit the European market.
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, expanding crypto oversight to licensing and stablecoin regulation. The law sets reserve rules, audits, and criminal penalties.
Circle shares dropped nearly 15% after Open Standard unveiled Open USD, a consortium-backed stablecoin targeting USDC’s enterprise user base and reserve revenue model.
AI agents are being integrated into crypto wallets and exchanges with transaction signing authority. Industry participants call for tiered permissions and strict spending limits to manage new risks.
Rosen Law Firm has opened an investigation into Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, over potential misleading statements on its Bitcoin strategy and related securities. No lawsuit or regulatory action has been filed.
Ripple has launched its RLUSD stablecoin in Japan through SBI VC Trade following new rules for foreign-issued stablecoins. The token is classified as an electronic payment instrument under the Payment Services Act.