Euro Stablecoins Reach Record $900M Under MiCA Framework
Euro stablecoins climbed to about $900 million in mid-2026 following MiCA implementation. Growth has been driven by compliant issuers, while retail adoption remains limited.
BeInCrypto Institutional 100 Shortlists 16 Firms in Tokenization
BeInCrypto announced 16 shortlisted firms in the 2026 Tokenization and On-Chain Finance pillar. The list includes major players in stablecoins, custody, and agentic payments.
BeInCrypto Reveals 2026 Regulation and Governance Shortlist
BeInCrypto has announced 16 shortlisted entries for the Regulation and Governance pillar of its 2026 Institutional 100 Awards. The list spans compliance providers, banks, legal advisers, and regulatory frameworks.
MoneyGram Launches MGUSD Stablecoin on Stellar Network
MoneyGram has launched MGUSD, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain. The token is integrated into the MoneyGram app for cross-border payments and digital balances.
OpenPayd Plans $1.145B Nasdaq Listing via SPAC Merger
OpenPayd plans to go public on Nasdaq through a $1.145 billion merger with Titan Acquisition Corp. The company aims to expand its stablecoin and fiat payment infrastructure.
EU Crypto Tax Plan Targets $23 Billion as Circle Questions Assumptions
The European Commission has outlined crypto tax options that could raise up to $23 billion by 2034. Circle’s EU policy lead warns that user behavior and data gaps may affect projections.
JPMorgan CEO Opposes CLARITY Act Over Stablecoin Rules
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said US banks will not accept the current CLARITY Act draft. He criticized provisions allowing stablecoin rewards without bank-level regulation.
US Seizes $1 Billion in Iranian Crypto Assets Under Sanctions
US authorities have seized a cumulative $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency under Operation Economic Fury. The campaign focuses on stablecoin based sanctions evasion networks.
Coinbase Gains CFTC Clearance for Global Crypto Derivatives
Coinbase Financial Markets is cleared by the CFTC to connect US clients to global crypto perpetual and options markets. The move creates a regulated pathway to instruments that account for most global crypto trading volume.
Polymarket Tightens VPN Controls and Expands KYC Requests
Polymarket is encouraging identity verification and blocking VPN access in restricted jurisdictions. High value trading activity can trigger KYC checks under internal thresholds.