RegulationEU Reviews MiCA: Stablecoin Interest Rules and DeFi Gaps Under Scrutiny
The EU opened a consultation on MiCA reform until August 31, 2026. Stablecoin interest bans, DeFi coverage, and tokenized asset rules are the main focus.
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RegulationBank of England Softens Stablecoin Regime: Caps Under Review
Bank of England reconsiders stablecoin holding caps and 40% reserve rules after industry pushback. GBP tokens are a tiny share of the $300B market.
StablecoinsECB's Lagarde Says Euro Stablecoins Won't Strengthen Euro's Global Role
ECB President Lagarde rejected euro stablecoins as Europe's answer to dollar dominance. The ECB backs tokenized infrastructure anchored to central bank money.
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.
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.