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.
Binance has pulled its MiCA application in Greece days before the EU deadline. The exchange says it will seek authorization in another member state.
The Vault has integrated Hinkal’s privacy layer to enable private stablecoin transactions for institutional clients. The move addresses transparency concerns in a market exceeding $315 billion.
The US Treasury issued a 60-day license for Iranian oil exports, sending crude prices lower. Markets are assessing the impact on inflation, interest rates, equities, and Bitcoin.
With MiCAR in place, Europe’s crypto sector is moving from licensing to ongoing supervision. Industry focus now centers on governance, resilience, and investor protection.
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe rejected viral claims that Anthropic’s Mythos hacked NSA systems. The incident was described as an authorized red-team test, not an external breach.
A federal court has entered a consent order permanently banning Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from trading in CFTC regulated markets. The order concludes the agency’s 2023 enforcement action.
Eldora has expanded its marketplace to more than 280 tokenized US equities and ETFs across five blockchains. The platform combines 1:1 backed stocks, Treasury yield, and DeFi lending under a single KYC process.
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero denied involvement in a $61.5 million airline bailout scheme as a Spanish court ordered the seizure of any Bitcoin and Litecoin tied to him.
Singapore’s Monetary Authority has placed Bybit on its Investor Alert List, clarifying that the exchange is not licensed for services accessible to local users.