StablecoinsSony Bank Wins OCC Approval for Dollar Stablecoin
The OCC gave Sony Bank preliminary approval to issue a dollar stablecoin via trust Connectia Trust with $40 million in capital, targeting a 2027 launch.
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RegulationFarage Under Investigation Over Tether Lobbying and Fraudster Gifts
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces two probes: undisclosed gifts from a convicted fraudster and alleged lobbying of the Bank of England for a Tether investor.
RegulationUS Sheriffs Group Drops Opposition to Senate's CLARITY Act
Major County Sheriffs of America dropped its CLARITY Act opposition. Banking lobby still blocks the Senate vote over stablecoin yield.
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.
RegulationGillibrand Proposes Meme Coin Ban for Trump, Congress
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wants to bar the US president and Congress from issuing meme coins after Trump disclosed $1.4 billion in crypto income.
StablecoinsStandard Chartered Becomes First G-SIB Bank to Offer Direct USDC Minting
Standard Chartered becomes first G-SIB to offer direct USDC minting and redemption for institutional clients via Circle partnership. Launches in Dubai DIFC.
RegulationTrump Disclosed $1.4 Billion in Crypto Income for 2025, More Than All Real Estate
Trump's 2025 filing revealed $1.4B in crypto income: $635M from TRUMP memecoin, $588M from World Liberty Financial. Real estate trailed crypto by five to one.
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.
RegulationTaiwan Passes Virtual Asset Service Act: Crypto Licensing and Penalties
Taiwan passed its first crypto law: VASP licensing by FSC, 100% stablecoin reserves, fines up to NT$100M, and jail terms up to 7 years.