RegulationWhy the US Ban on a Fed Digital Dollar Became Law Without Trump's Signature
A four-year ban on a Fed digital dollar became law without Trump's signature. Here's how the housing bill's CBDC clause took effect, and why it matters.
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RegulationEuropean Central Banks Warn Agentic AI Outpaces Financial Rules
The Bank of England, ECB, FCA, BIS and IMF warned that agentic AI is outpacing regulation and could shake financial stability.
MarketsBinance Outflows Triple as ETH Withdrawals Hit Three-Year High
Binance lost $1.23B in a week as ETH withdrawals hit a three-year high. What the outflow wave means for traders and the ETH price.
InstitutionalKraken Lets Traders Post Tokenized Stocks as Collateral for Leverage
Kraken now accepts tokenized Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia shares as collateral for leveraged trading. Here are the limits, haircuts, and risks for traders.
StablecoinsRevolut to Delist USDT in August Over Regulatory Risk
Revolut will delist USDT on August 31, 2026 citing regulatory and risk concerns. Purchases stop July 6, deposits stop July 30 ahead of the deadline.
SecurityIreland CAB Seizes 500 Bitcoin: Drug Dealer Still Holds $277M in Unclaimed Wallets
Ireland CAB seized 500 Bitcoin linked to drug dealer Clifton Collins. 2026 total: 1,500 BTC ($92M). Collins still has ~$277M across nine unclaimed wallets.
StablecoinsCredit Agricole Launches EURXT: First Major-Bank Euro Stablecoin Under MiCA
CACEIS launched 20.02M EURXT on Ethereum with ACPR license. First use case: Amundi Money Market Fund. Full MiCA compliance from day one.
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.
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.