SecurityFrance Charges 88 Over 12 Crypto Wrench Attacks, Including Minors
French authorities charged 88 people over 12 crypto wrench attacks. Suspects include minors and repeat offenders involved in multiple incidents.
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StablecoinsBIS: Dollar Stablecoins Pose Risks for Banks
BIS general manager warned that USDT and USDC behave like ETFs and could force sales of government debt in a stress scenario.
StablecoinsFrance Backs Euro Stablecoin Qivalis Against Dollar Dominance
France's finance minister endorsed Qivalis, a euro stablecoin by ING and UniCredit. Launch H2 2026, MiCA-compliant, targeting the $186B USDT market.
RegulationPoland's Parliament Fails Again to Override Crypto Bill Veto
Poland's parliament again failed to override the presidential veto on crypto regulation. The country remains the only EU state without MiCA implementation.
SecurityFrance: 41 Crypto Kidnappings in 2026 - Government Announces New Measures
France recorded 41 crypto-related kidnappings in the first 3.5 months of 2026. Minister Berger at Paris Blockchain Week promised a serious new protection plan.
InstitutionalLegal & General Tokenizes £50B Liquidity Funds via Calastone and Ethereum
Legal & General has tokenized £50B in liquidity funds via Calastone on Ethereum. Authorized investors can now buy, hold and transfer fund shares on blockchain.
StablecoinsSix EU Banks Are Launching Stablecoins and MiCA Made It Happen
ING, BBVA, BNP Paribas and Societe Generale launch stablecoins under MiCA. USDC in the EU up 109% in six months. Chainalysis projects $719 trillion by 2035.
RegulationBank of France Calls for Tougher MiCA Rules on Dollar Stablecoins
Banque de France pushes for stricter MiCA limits on non-euro stablecoins holding 98% of the market, plus new self-custody reporting rules in France.
SecurityOperation Atlantic Freezes $12M in Crypto Phishing Funds
Operation Atlantic froze over $12M in crypto phishing funds in March 2026. 20,000+ victims identified. US, UK, Canada and Binance joined forces.