MiCAR Deadline Reshapes EU Crypto Payments Market
The MiCAR transition period has ended, requiring CASP authorization for crypto providers in the EU. Only around 230 firms secured licenses to continue operating across the bloc.
Circle Stock Rises After Bank Approval Amid USDC Pressure
Circle shares gained after US regulators approved its national trust bank, yet the stock remains under technical pressure. At the same time, USDC faces faster growing stablecoin rivals.
Lawson to Trial Yen Stablecoin Payments at Tokyo Store
Lawson will begin testing JPYC stablecoin payments at a Tokyo convenience store in August. The trial integrates yen-pegged digital currency directly into the POS system.
VI3NNA Declaration 2026 Calls for European Digital Asset Infrastructure
The VI3NNA Declaration 2026 calls for a European digital asset infrastructure and outlines 12 measures. The paper cites stablecoin growth, job losses, and regulatory fragmentation.
SWIFT launches blockchain ledger with 17-bank pilot
SWIFT has moved its blockchain-based shared ledger into live deployment with 17 banks preparing tokenized deposit pilots. Final settlement still runs through traditional correspondent banking rails.
Wyden Pushes to Keep Section 604 in Clarity Act Debate
Senator Ron Wyden is pushing to keep Section 604 in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The provision clarifies that non-custodial software developers are not money transmitters solely for publishing code.
DDSC Approved for VARA Exchanges in UAE
DDSC has received Central Bank approval to partner with selected VARA-regulated exchanges in the UAE. The dirham-backed stablecoin has already processed over AED 150 million in transactions.
WEMIX Lists on Kraken, Expanding Access to Western Markets
WEMIX has been listed on Kraken with a USD trading pair. The move expands the gaming-focused Layer-1 token’s reach into Western markets.
RBI Pushes to Isolate Crypto From Banks in India
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 Freezes 131 TRON Wallets After Updated ISIS-K Sanctions
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.