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On July 1, 2026, the transition period under the MiCA regulation officially closed: any crypto platform serving European clients must now hold a proper CASP license, or stop operating. On paper, the regime promised a clear, fast pathway. In practice, even Binance, the world's largest exchange, found out otherwise. We take a closer look with Yuliya Barabash, founder and managing partner of SBSB Fintech Lawyers, who has advised on more than 150 licensing files worldwide.
Aave DAO proposes an App that promises to disrupt crypto with fiat, self-custody and lending all in one place. Does Binance have reason to worry? Between innovation and regulation, this breakthrough could redefine the rules of the game.
Three Democratic senators won't back the crypto bill without ethics safeguards against Trump's $1.4 billion windfall. They're calling him out.
Seventy-six banking groups, led by the American Bankers Association and the Independent Community Bankers of America, urged the Senate on Monday, July 13, to amend the Clarity Act before its vote. They point to a "loophole" in section 404 that would allow platforms to pay, in the name of the reward, yields equivalent to bank interest on stablecoins.
Trump posted Monday on Truth Social a call to the Senate to vote for the CLARITY Act "in tribute" to Lindsey Graham, a senator who died Saturday at the age of 71. A call that comes as the weakened Republican majority no longer has the 60 votes needed to pass the crypto reform. Will this strategy be enough to rally the Democrats?
The development of a regulatory framework for cryptos in the United States has just crossed a new threshold of tension, illustrating the extreme polarization between industry leaders and Washington policymakers. As Congress examines the market structures essential to the sector's sustainability, national security takes center stage in constitutional debates, turning a technical bill into a true ideological battlefield. The direct confrontation between the exchange platform Coinbase and Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren highlights the urgency of legislative clarification, but mainly reveals diametrically opposed visions on how to protect the American financial system.
MiCA was supposed to secure European crypto. It may instead accelerate a new movement, that of capital towards decentralized finance. While regulators seek to frame exchanges through authorized players, some users now favor solutions offering more autonomy. The first strategic choices of major platforms reveal a growing tension between regulatory oversight and financial freedom. This confrontation could permanently reshape the balances of the global crypto market.
The US Senate could unveil a merged version of the CLARITY Act as early as the week of July 13, with a vote scheduled for July 20. The text, enriched by over 70 pages compared to previous versions, still needs to overcome the hurdle of 60 required votes. Will unresolved ethical issues be enough to derail this tight schedule?
The entry into force of MiCA was supposed to normalize the European crypto market, but recent revelations from Binance prove otherwise. By unveiling the behind-the-scenes of a fragmented reality, the industry giant exposes a paradox. While the European Union shows unprecedented severity, several regulators are quietly courting the exchange behind the scenes. This issue raises questions about the effectiveness of continental legal barriers against mobile capital. Such a tug-of-war marks a major geopolitical turning point.
The application of the new European tax rules on cryptocurrencies is already causing disputes in France. The non-custodial exchange platform Bull Bitcoin has initiated proceedings before the Council of State to request the annulment of the French decree implementing the DAC8 directive. The company believes that this reporting system could expose users to surveillance and security risks. According to it, the consequences would far exceed the tax framework and could affect nearly 135 million Bitcoin holders in Europe.
The SEC places crypto regulation, IPOs, and private markets at the heart of its 2026 agenda. Its chairman Paul Atkins wants to clarify the custody of digital assets, regulate tokenized securities, and facilitate capital raising. The message is clear: Washington wants to modernize its markets without abandoning investor protection.
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The cryptocurrency market continues to adapt to the new regulatory requirements that are gradually being implemented. In this context, Revolut informed some of its customers that it would remove USDT from its offering during the summer of 2026. This decision comes with a precise schedule that outlines several steps before the permanent removal of the stablecoin. It also illustrates how financial service platforms are gradually adjusting their cryptoasset offerings in response to the evolving regulatory framework.
280 crypto companies have been approved under MiCA, marking a regulatory shift in Europe. However, is this regulation truly effective in combating USDT and player exodus?
The US legislative calendar once again puts the Crypto sector in the spotlight. While the Senate will not resume its work until July 13, several companies and organizations in the sector are asking for a quick vote on the CLARITY Act before the August summer break. This mobilization comes after several months of parliamentary work and in a context where regulatory uncertainty remains at the heart of the concerns of digital asset players. The coming days could thus weigh on the future of the US federal framework.
The financial transparency obligations of American public officials are back in the spotlight after a new revelation concerning Kash Patel, the FBI director. A report indicates that he did not declare an investment in Strategy within the deadlines, a company known for its Bitcoin treasury strategy and registered as a supplier to the US government. The omission was later corrected by an amended declaration. This case comes as investments related to cryptocurrencies by American political leaders are already under increased scrutiny.
The regulatory architecture of cryptos in Europe is entering a new era of unprecedented harmonization, redrawing overnight the operational boundaries of the sector's largest global players. This historic change materializes with the effective entry into force of the regulation on the crypto market (MiCA) throughout the European Union. Such a major legislative transition is no longer a distant theoretical deadline, but a binding reality disrupting exchange platforms not yet fully authorized under this unified regime. Thus, Binance, the global exchange giant, is forced to stop its crypto-related services in several EU markets, as it did not obtain the necessary authorizations in time.
The SEC launched on July 1, 2026 a 60-day public consultation on its regulatory framework applicable to new ETFs, notably those exposed to crypto. The US ETF market jumped from 4,000 to 12,000 billion dollars between 2019 and 2025, largely driven by the automatic activation procedure that the SEC is now seeking to rethink.
Only a few days left. On July 1st, 2026, the axe falls: any exchange serving European customers without a MiCA license must cease its activities within the Union. For millions of users, the question is no longer theoretical, it is very concrete.
Why does BitMine keep buying Ethereum while Strategy stops buying Bitcoin? Tom Lee demonstrates his unwavering confidence with an additional $43 million investment. An exciting and daring tactic.
A question to start with. If tomorrow your crypto platform lost the right to operate in Europe, where would you go? It sounds theoretical. It is not. On July 1st, 2026, MiCA applies everywhere in the European Economic Area, and exchanges without approval will have to close their doors to EU customers. Kraken settled the issue long ago: license obtained in June 2025, from the Central Bank of Ireland. And to welcome all those who will have to move their cryptos in the coming weeks, the platform launches two offers. A contest with one million euros, and zero Futures fees on Kraken Pro for both new and existing Kraken users.
Why is the 2026 crypto market faltering? Changpeng Zhao challenges conventional wisdom with three explanations: the Bitcoin cycle, artificial intelligence, and geopolitics. Another crucial question is brought up by his analysis: is Bitcoin still leading the market as a whole, or is its power eroding over time?
A few days before July 1, 2026, the European Union has granted only 230 licenses under the MiCA regulation, leaving more than 80% of crypto actors without authorization. Spain has just closed the door to any extension of the transitional period. Will this countdown reshape the map of the European crypto market?
The European Union could expand its crypto framework to DeFi, staking, lending, and NFTs. MEPs are asking the Commission to assess activities still poorly covered by MiCA. The project creates no immediate obligation, but it already outlines the next step of European digital asset regulation.
An unprecedented phenomenon was discovered during the 2026 World Cup. Prior to this competition, 60% of Polymarket bettors had never used crypto. How did millions of spectators become new blockchain enthusiasts during a sporting event? Explore this subtle but significant revolution.
Ripple grabs its Luxembourg golden ticket to conquer all of Europe. The dual license makes rivals jealous, but XRP remains stubbornly glum. Regulation can have truly surprising effects.
The CFTC is taking legal action against Kentucky after the measures taken by the US state against prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi. The dispute concerns the regulation of event contracts and the distribution of powers between federal and local authorities. The agency believes these platforms fall under a federal regulatory framework, while Kentucky considers some activities close to sports betting.
The countdown is nearly over, and the mood across Europe’s crypto landscape is electric. On June 19, 2026, just eleven days before the deadline that will redraw the rulebook across the EU,WhiteBIT made its move: Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) officially granted WhiteBIT EU its MiCA license. Thanks to the EU’s…
The debate on the future of digital money takes a new turn in the United States. The US Senate has passed a bill blocking CBDCs until 2030, providing a new political advantage to Bitcoin and decentralization advocates. While Washington limits central bank digital currencies, Europe accelerates with the digital euro, revealing two opposing visions of the financial future.