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.
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Bond Launches on 0G to Build DeFi and Neobank Layer for AI Agents
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.
MiCA Transition Period Ends, Reshaping EU Crypto Market
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 Secures MiCA and Payment Licenses in EU
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 Passes Virtual Asset Service Act With New Licensing Rules
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 Fall After Open USD Stablecoin Targets USDC
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.
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AI Agents Gain Wallet Signing Authority as New Control Models Emerge
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 Investigates Strategy Over Bitcoin Disclosures
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 Launches RLUSD in Japan Under New Stablecoin Rules
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.
CoinDesk Opinion Challenges Banking Lobby on Stablecoins
An opinion piece in CoinDesk argues that Congress should not limit stablecoins to protect community banks from what the author describes as an unproven threat.