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Revolut Delists USDT for European Users as MiCA Rules Take Effect
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]

Breaking: CLARITY Act Advances After Senate Banking Committee Reviews 130+ Amendments
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Breaking: CLARITY Act Advances After Senate Banking Committee Reviews 130+ Amendments

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is currently voting on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act, after lawmakers spent hours debating and reviewing more than 130 proposed amendments during the markup process. The legislation could become the most comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in U.S. history if it advances through Congress.

JPMorgan Bets On Ethereum Again With $100M Money Market Fund Filing
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JPMorgan Bets On Ethereum Again With $100M Money Market Fund Filing

Long forgotten are the days when JPMorgan executives treated crypto and blockchain as a short-lived market bubble. Today, the bank is filing its second Ethereum-based money market fund backed by U.S. Treasuries in under a year, just as the tokenized real-world asset market crosses $32 billion mark.

Confirmo Appoints 3 Senior Executives as MiCA Deadline Nears
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Confirmo Appoints 3 Senior Executives as MiCA Deadline Nears

Confirmo has appointed three senior executives as the company expands its stablecoin payments business in Europe and the United States ahead of upcoming crypto regulatory deadlines.

Taurus Gets CySEC MiFID License to Serve Digital Asset Strategies of Over 40 Bank Clients Across All 27 EU Markets
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Taurus Gets CySEC MiFID License to Serve Digital Asset Strategies of Over 40 Bank Clients Across All 27 EU Markets

As the ECB prepares to launch its tokenized settlement infrastructure in Q3 2026 and the MiCA transitional period approaches its July 1 deadline, Swiss fintech Taurus didn’t wait for the cut-off point and has obtained a MiFID II investment firm license almost two months ahead, becoming the first pure infrastructure provider to do so this […]

Bitcoin $80,000 Breakout: Reasons Behind Crypto Bullish Run Revealed
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Bitcoin $80,000 Breakout: Reasons Behind Crypto Bullish Run Revealed

The pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) reached a daily high of $80,320, up 2% in 24 hours, on Monday. Here’s what’s triggering the crypto growth to levels unseen since January.