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.
Binance Winds Down EU Services as MiCA Enforcement Tightens
Binance is winding down its EU services under the Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. The move tests the exchange’s market dominance and compliance framework.
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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.
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Binance to End EU Crypto Services Over MiCA Deadline
Binance will halt crypto services in multiple EU countries from July 1, 2026, due to the MiCA licensing deadline. The exchange withdrew its Greek application and is seeking approval elsewhere.
South Korea Fines Bithumb for Overseas User Data Transfers
South Korea imposed a 210 million won fine on Bithumb for unauthorized overseas data transfers. Regulators cited consent violations and ordered corrective measures.
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.
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Pump.fun Offers $5M CLO Role Amid Expanding US Lawsuit
Pump.fun is hiring a Chief Legal Officer with a base salary of up to $5 million while facing a class action lawsuit in New York that includes RICO claims.