Circle Executive Calls for Clarity as EU Faces MiCA and PSD2 Overlap
Stablecoin providers (E-Money Tokens or EMTs) in the European Union are facing a regulatory crisis due to overlapping regulations. Patrick Hansen, EU policy lead at Circle,
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FINRA Approves Ironlight’s ATS for Tokenized and Traditional Securities
TL,DR Ironlight obtained FINRA approval to operate an Alternative Trading System (ATS). It is the first regulated platform in the U.S. to use atomic settlement (DvP)
ASIC Clarifies Digital Asset Rules, Stablecoins May Be Reclassified as Financial Products
TL;DR The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) clarified that stablecoins, wrapped tokens, and tokenized securities are now classified as financial products, requiring providers to obtain
Stablecoin Adoption Accelerates as Canada Advances National Framework
Canada is advancing the creation of a regulatory framework for stablecoins, which could be included in the federal budget on November 4. The plan aims to
Worldcoin Faces Brutal Raid in Thailand as Regulators Escalate Pressure on Sam Altman
TL;DR Thai authorities raided a Worldcoin iris-scanning point in Bangkok and arrested individuals suspected of operating WLD tokens without a license. The operation, carried out jointly
UK Lawmakers Spark Outrage Saying Crypto Must Be Regulated Like Gambling
TL;DR Andrew Rhodes (UKGC) shortens the regulatory timeline from 5 years to just 12-24 months. The lack of clear crypto licenses pushes activity to the illegal
Plasma Secures VASP License, Powers EU Stablecoin Expansion from Amsterdam
TL;DR Plasma acquires a VASP entity in Italy and opens an office in Amsterdam, strengthening its regulatory presence and compliance team in Europe. The firm seeks
MegaETH unveils MiCA whitepaper detailing 9.5% team allocation and novel sequencer features
TL;DR MegaETH will launch a regulated public sale of MEGA tokens under the EU’s strict MiCA rules, requiring KYC. The tokenomics reveal a 9.5% allocation to
Revolut secures MiCA licence and prepares bold crypto expansion across Europe
TL;DR Revolut secured a key Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the CySEC in Cyprus. The company will launch its “Crypto 2.0” service in 30 European
BlackRock Draws Bitcoin Whales Closer to Wall Street Power
TL;DR A new regulation allows exchanging BTC for ETF shares without generating immediate taxes. BlackRock and Bitwise report an increase in investors looking to integrate their
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