iGB L!VE 2026 Post-Event Review: Scale, AI, and Where Payments Fit
iGB L!VE returned to ExCeL London on 1–2 July 2026, and by most measures it delivered on its “biggest yet” billing.
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ECB Warns Stablecoins Could Drain Bank Deposits, Reinforces Case for Digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) has renewed its warning that widespread stablecoin adoption could weaken Europe’s banking system by diverting deposits away from commercial banks, strengthening the central bank’s case for introducing a digital euro as a secure, publicly backed alternative for digital payments.
Bitcoin Today: Strategy’s BTC Sale and U.S. Strategic Reserve Legal Debate — What Investors Need to Know
Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) latest Bitcoin sale and President Donald Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan have become two of the most closely watched developments in the cryptocurrency market. While Strategy’s first net-selling activity briefly pressured Bitcoin prices, investors are also assessing how the U.S. government’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could influence future Bitcoin supply, regulation and market […]
Visa Launches Institutional Stablecoin Platform as Regulatory Framework Remains Unfinished
Visa has unveiled a new institutional stablecoin platform, marking another step in the payment giant’s expansion beyond traditional card processing towards blockchain-based financial infrastructure. The new tool is not a consumer payment product. The initiative is designed to support institutional participants managing stablecoin operations at scale instead.
FSMA Flags Six Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Providers Operating in Belgium
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued a warning on July 6, 2026, against six companies offering crypto-asset services in Belgium without the authorization required under EU law. The regulator advised the public not to accept offers from these firms and added them to its list of fraudulent crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
Revolut Delists USDT for European Users as MiCA Rules Take Effect
European crypto investors need to figure out how to rearrange their fintech portfolios as fintech giant Revolut begins removing support for Tether’s USDT. The decision came about as new regulations established by the European Union (EU) on cryptocurrency were introduced fully on July 1, 2026.
Fintech Foundation and GFTN Launch FRFI to Benchmark Global Fintech Regulation
On June 24th, 2026, the FinTech Foundation and Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) announced the creation of the FinTech Regulatory Futures Index (FRFI). The FRFI will be housed at the FinTech Foundation, a nonprofit organization located in Washington, D.C., which organizes the DC Fintech Week event, and supported by the GFTN network located in Singapore […]
Ukraine Can Become Europe’s Blockchain Hub — Interview With Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron
Ukraine is among the global leaders in cryptocurrency usage; however, this has not yet led to a mass influx of global blockchain companies. Clear rules of the game, tax conditions, and regulatory certainty remain key factors for investors and technology projects. To understand what effective crypto regulation should look like and what prospects Ukraine has […]
Stablecoin Future Depends on What Users Need Next: Interview With KAST CEO Raagulan Pathy
Stablecoins are rapidly moving beyond their origins in the cryptocurrency sector and becoming a core component of modern financial infrastructure. With global stablecoin transaction volumes now reaching trillions of dollars annually, businesses, freelancers, remote workers, and consumers are increasingly using digital dollars for cross-border payments, settlements, savings, and global commerce. At the same time, regulators […]
BurraPay Processes First Legal Crypto-Funded Sports Wager in Nevada
BurraPay, a cryptocurrency payments processor, has completed the first legal crypto-funded sports wager in Nevada history, following its entry into the state’s regulated gaming market. The transaction took place on 4 June 2026 at The World’s Largest Sportsbook inside Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
MiCA Deadline Nears: Over 200 Crypto Firms Secure Their EU Positions Ahead of July Rollout
A snapshot of the EU crypto landscape ahead of the MiCA deadline shows that a large group of firms is already operating under national registrations expected to transition into MiCA compliance frameworks by July 1, 2026, or even earlier (in certain jurisdictions) based on the official registers updated as of May 29.
Standard Chartered Launches Hong Kong Crypto Custody Service With AXG
Standard Chartered and Solowin Holdings’ digital asset platform AXG have launched a crypto custody service in Hong Kong aimed at institutional clients and professional investors.
Falcon Finance And Anchorage Digital Bank Launch fUSD Stablecoin On Ceffu With 3% Institutional Rewards Target
Falcon Finance and Anchorage Digital Bank, N.A. have launched fUSD, a U.S. dollar payment stablecoin issued in compliance with GENIUS Act, federal framework for payment stablecoins enacted on 18 July 2025. The stablecoin is available on Ceffu’s institutional custody and collateral infrastructure.
ARMA Bitcoin Reserve Bill Introduced in US Congress With 20-Year Holding Requirement and Up To 1M BTC Target
Congressman Nick Begich has put forth legislation in U.S. Congress to create a national framework for a Bitcoin reserve to be administered by the U.S. Treasury under legislation known as the American Reserves Modernization Act of 2026, (ARMA).
GENIUS Act Compliance Goes Live: What U.S. Banks & Fintechs Should Do to Handle Stablecoins in 2026-2027
GENIUS Act might still give stablecoin operators half a year of a grace period, but those who wish to remain compliant with new U.S. digital asset laws must get a head start.
No Happy Ending for the World’s Largest Bitcoin ATM Operator: How US Regulation Killed Bitcoin Depot Project and What Comes Next for Crypto ATMs
On May 18, 2026, Bitcoin Depot, for years known as the dominant force in the global crypto ATM system, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The digital asset company switched off its entire network of over 9,000 kiosks across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Thousands of users are now left without the convenience of cashing […]
