#MICA News

Crypto Exchanges Could Set the Regulatory Pace for the Entire Industry
dailyhodl.com HodlX Guest Post Submit Your Post Blockchain-based organizations and crypto projects have long operated in a minefield of shifting and unclear regulations. But now, with the…

Robinhood Considers Solana & Arbitrum For Tokenized US Stocks Trading In Europe
coingape.com After scoring a series of regulatory wins, Robinhood is readying itself to bridge EU residents with US securities. Insiders with knowledge of the matter say Robinhood is…

UK Won’t Establish Bitcoin Reserve, Treasury Secretary Says It’s “Not Good for the Market”
thecryptobasic.com Emma Reynolds MP, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury of the United Kingdom, has disclosed that the U.K. will not follow the U.S. in establishing a strategic Bitcoin…

US-Style Crypto Reserve Plan Off The Table: UK Treasury
coingape.com The UK Treasury has ruled out creating a national crypto reserve, distancing itself from the direction the U.S. appears to be heading. Speaking at the Financial Times…

Coinbase CEO pushes for US stablecoin rules as Senate weighs GENIUS Act
coinjournal.net A three-year compliance period is proposed for digital asset firms. Democrats raise concerns about national security and money laundering. Crypto leaders say the US risks…

New institutional DeFi platform Sentora launches through IntoTheBlock, Trident merger
cryptoslate.com Sentora, a new institutional DeFi platform, has officially launched following the merger of IntoTheBlock and Trident Digital. The combined entity debuts with $25 million in…

UK Says No to Bitcoin Reserves, Won’t Follow U.S & EU Footsteps
coinpedia.org The post UK Says No to Bitcoin Reserves, Won’t Follow U.S & EU Footsteps appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News At a time when countries around the world are shifting…

Wirex Establishes Italy as Primary Crypto Hub for EEA, Strengthens Local Team with Key Hires
beincrypto.com Editorial Note: The following content does not reflect the views or opinions of BeInCrypto. It is provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as…

ECB Kicks Off Digital Euro Testing with 70 Firms Across Europe
coingape.com The European Central Bank has taken a practical step forward in its digital euro project. On Monday, the regional bank launched a testing platform involving around 70…

Industry calls for urgent crypto law reforms after Australian election
cointelegraph.com The Australian crypto industry has called on the newly reelected Labor government to urgently make digital asset legislation a top priority to ensure Australia doesn’t fall…

EU to Enforce Crypto Ban on Anonymous Accounts and Privacy Coins by..
ecency.com KEY FACTS: The European Union is set to implement stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations by July 2027, banning anonymous crypto accounts and privacy coins like…

EU’s crypto crackdown: 40 firms to face scrutiny by 2027
ambcrypto.com The EU plans to ban anonymous cryptocurrencies and unidentified crypto accounts under the 2027 AMLR enforcement. • CASPs, not miners or validators, must report crypto market…

Regulated exchanges hold the key to unlocking the altcoin season
cryptoslate.com The following is a guest post and opinion from Przemysław Kral, CEO of zondacrypto. Since the enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, the European…

“We’re Imagining a World of Tokenized Everything”: Fireblocks Policy Director Dea Markova
cryptonews.com In a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape, some regions are standing out — and the UAE is one of them. According to Dea Markova, Policy Director at Fireblocks, the Gulf…

Kraken’s ‘Embed’ Opens New Crypto Opportunities for Banks and FinTechs
cryptonews.com Crypto adoption is accelerating worldwide, and traditional financial institutions are racing to meet growing client demand. On April 30, 2025, Kraken, a globally recognized…

KuCoin Eyes South Korea Comeback After Regulatory Setback
financemagnates.com Despite being pushed out of the South Korean market earlier this year, crypto exchange KuCoin isn’t ready to give up on the region. The platform's newly appointed CEO has…

Crypto Accounts Purged: EU Imposes Anonymous Wallet Ban on 1 July 2027
cryptonews.com Key Takeaways: EU’s AMLR compliance will take effect by 2027, and automated tracking will go live in 2029. Regulators will block the IP addresses of non-compliant…

World Chain Taps Circle USDC for 25M Users
cryptonews.com Key Takeaways: Many World Chain users will soon be able to swap USDC for native tokens. Stablecoin adoption could drive the market to a $2 trillion valuation by 2030. $3…

KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO
cointelegraph.com Crypto exchange KuCoin said that it may reenter South Korea after its platform was blocked in the country. On March 21, South Korean regulators ordered Google Play to block…

European Union to ban anonymous crypto and privacy tokens by 2027
cointelegraph.com The European Union is set to impose sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules that will ban privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous cryptocurrency accounts from 2027. Under…

Boop.fun Hits $500 Million Market Cap on Solana: Hype, Growth, and Future Risks
beincrypto.com BOOP, the latest meme coin on Solana, quickly surpassed a $500 million market cap just hours after its launch on May 1, 2025, drawing intense interest from the crypto…

Kraken Unveils ‘Embed’: A Game-Changing Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) Solution for Banks and FinTechs
99bitcoins.com On April 30, 2025, popular crypto exchange Kraken officially launched Kraken Embed, a market-ready digital asset solution designed to help financial institutions offer…

UK Fintech Losing Spark as Crypto Heavyweights Seek Faster Shores
cryptonews.com Key Takeaways: Executives from Coinbase say the regulatory climate has become more risk-averse, slowing growth and innovation. Uncertainty around stablecoin policy is…

Tether CEO defends decision to skip MiCA registration for USDT
cointelegraph.com Paolo Ardoino, CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether, addressed criticism over the company's decision not to seek registration under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets…

Revolut welcomes ‘onerous’ UK rulebook that threatens crypto companies
dlnews.com The UK’s sweeping new crypto regulations may be burdensome, but incumbent fintech companies like Revolut are cheering them on. The rules, which are said to align more with…

Ripple Crypto’s $5B Offer for Circle Crypto Rejected: What Is Circle Crypto?
99bitcoins.com Ripple offers $5 billion to buy Circle. USDC issuer rejects the proposal. What’s next for Ripple and XRP crypto? Will XRPUSDT rise, and will Circle agree to an improved…

Animoca Brand’s Robby Yung Shares Insights on AI-Driven Investing, and The US Crypto Market Trends
beincrypto.com During the 2025 Paris Blockchain Week, BeInCrypto sat down with Robby Yung, CEO at Animoca Brands, a leading force in Web3 innovation. In a wide-ranging conversation, Yung…

Kraken Launches Crypto-as-a-Service Tool; Adds Forex Perpetual Futures
financemagnates.com Kraken has introduced Kraken Embed, a new Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) product. It is designed for neobanks, fintech companies, and traditional banks. The service allows…

Payments and AI: Key Drivers for the Next Wave of Crypto Adoption, Report Finds
beincrypto.com A recent report from Reown reveals that the on-chain ecosystem is maturing, with users expanding their engagement beyond trading activities. Many believe that payments and…

Circle Gets Abu Dhabi Nod
cryptonews.com Key Takeaways: Circle secures Abu Dhabi’s regulatory approval, edging closer to UAE dominance. Hub71 partnership grants Circle sandbox access and startup grants. IPO filing…

Circle Wins Regulatory Nod From Abu Dhabi Watchdog as USDC Hits $62B
coindesk.com Circle, the issuer of the second-largest stablecoin, USDC, said it received in-principal regulatory approval from Abu Dhabi, paving the way for an expansion across the…

$330M in BTC Laundered Through Monero, XMR Jumps 50%
cryptonews.com A suspected theft of 3,520 Bitcoin valued at approximately $330.7 million has triggered a sharp rally in Monero (XMR), after the stolen funds were laundered through multiple…

Binance Extends Support For FET & RENDER Hinting At Price Rally Ahead
coingape.com The CEX behemoth Binance has recently expanded support for FET & RENDER tokens, capturing noteworthy attention among crypto market participants globally. Via an official…

Bitcoin Flashed “Greed” Near $95k: Are You Walking Into the Same Trap as Last Cycle?
ambcrypto.com Blasting past $90k looked good. Real good. But after cooling its heels a bit around the $93k-$94k mark, the big question echoes louder: Is this really the monster 2025 bull…

The cost of innovation
cointelegraph.com Opinion by: Hedi Navazan, chief compliance officer at 1inch Web3 needs a clear regulatory system that addresses innovation bottlenecks and user safety in decentralized…

Ethereum’s 2025 Price Outlook: Drivers, Risks And The Range Of Possibilities
forbes.com has rarely lacked drama. After topping the $4,000 mark in late‑2021, the world’s second‑largest cryptocurrency crashed to $880 during the 2022 “crypto‑winter,” then clawed…

Crypto Regulations Could Become Another Transatlantic Power Struggle
forbes.com The current state of US-European geopolitics may rightly be dominating much of the media, but it’s far from the only area of disagreement between the two historic allies.…

Is Circle Becoming a Bank? CSO Slams Rumors, Demands Stablecoin Law
cryptonews.com Key Takeaways: Circle expects to comply with future U.S. regulations on stablecoins, which may involve obtaining a trust charter or another type of nonbank license.…

Crypto-First Banks Are Coming To Shake Up The Banking World
forbes.com The Federal Reserve is the latest U.S. regulator to clear the path for crypto banking to enter the mainstream, so let’s take a look at where the market stands and how it…

Experts Discuss What Trump’s USD1 Stablecoin Needs to Survive the EU’s MiCA Regulation
beincrypto.com Since its launch in late March, World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin USD1 has achieved an impressive market capitalization, reflecting strong investor interest. If the…