RegulationEBA: fines for token issuers up to 12.5% of revenue under MiCA
EBA published a MiCA penalty framework: up to 12.5% of annual revenue or 2x profits for significant token issuers. Released 5 days before the July 1 deadline.
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RegulationEU Parliament Committee Backs DeFi, Staking and NFT Regulation Review
EU Parliament's ECON committee approved a non-binding report urging the Commission to assess DeFi, staking and NFT regulation. Parliament vote expected July 7.
RegulationHyperliquid Added to Singapore's MAS Investor Alert List
Singapore's MAS added Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List for operating without a license. The UK FCA issued a similar warning three weeks earlier.
RegulationBinance Withdraws MiCA Application in Greece
Binance pulled its MiCA application in Greece 7 days before the July 1 deadline. The exchange seeks a new EU jurisdiction; some users may face restrictions.
RegulationUS Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's WLF-UAE $500M Deal
Five Democratic senators demand hearings on a $500M Abu Dhabi investment in the Trump family's World Liberty Financial and its links to subsequent UAE deals.
RegulationEU Parliament Committee Approves Digital Euro Bill
EU Parliament ECON committee voted 43-14 to advance the digital euro bill. Offline payments, ZKP privacy, holding limits, and 2029 launch target.
RegulationRipple Gains Preliminary MiCA CASP License in Luxembourg Ahead of July 1 Deadline
Luxembourg regulator CSSF granted Ripple preliminary CASP approval under MiCA, just days before the July 1 deadline when EU crypto rules take full effect.
RegulationWhiteBIT Secures MiCA License in Austria Ahead of July 1 EU Deadline
Ukrainian crypto exchange WhiteBIT secured a MiCA license from Austria's FMA, enabling EU-wide services via passporting ahead of the July 1 MiCA deadline.
RegulationCME Group Sues CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval
CME Group filed suit against the CFTC over its May approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures. CEO Terry Duffy argues the CFTC violated the Dodd-Frank Act.