MiCA Regulation Deadline Puts Thousands of EU Crypto Firms at Risk of Closure
The July 1 deadline for Europe’s MiCA regulation forces many unlicensed crypto firms to halt services or seek licensing, impacting millions of users across the EU.
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Japan Advances Crypto Regulation Bill Paving Way for ETFs and Tax Reform
Japan’s parliament passed a bill to regulate crypto under financial laws, introducing stricter rules, potential ETFs, and a significant tax rate reduction on digital assets.
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AI Music Token BEAT Surges Over 1,500% Amid Short Squeeze and Strong Revenue
BEAT, the native token of AI music platform Audiera, skyrocketed by more than 1,500% last month, outperforming Bitcoin and Ether despite growing overbought risks.
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Hungary to Decriminalize Crypto Trading, Ending Prison Penalties for Transactions
Hungary announced it will repeal restrictive crypto trading rules that imposed prison terms, aiming to restore market confidence and address EU concerns.
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MassPay Partners with Coinbase to Boost Stablecoin Cross-Border Payments
MassPay teams up with Coinbase to enhance stablecoin payouts across 180 countries, aiming to cut costs and speed up international settlements for users.
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Digital Asset Secures $355 Million to Boost Canton’s Institutional Blockchain Presence
Digital Asset closed a $355 million funding round led by a16z Crypto, positioning its Canton blockchain to deepen its role in regulated finance and Wall Street adoption.
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Solana’s Token Price Lags Despite Rising ETF Assets and Network Activity
Despite Solana’s spot ETF assets surpassing $1 billion and strong on-chain activity, the SOL token price remains subdued, highlighting a weak link between usage and value capture.
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Crypto Casinos at NEXT Valletta Highlight Payments as Blockchain’s Primary Role
The latest NEXT Valletta conference underscored that blockchain adoption in iGaming centers chiefly on crypto payments, with tokenized gaming infrastructure still emerging.
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Indonesian Police Crack Down on Sophisticated Crypto Romance Scam Targeting Americans
Indonesian authorities, with FBI assistance, unraveled a massive crypto scam employing fake profiles and live video to defraud over a hundred victims, mainly Americans.
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Japan’s Top Banks Plan Joint Yen-Backed Stablecoin Launch by Fiscal Year 2026
Three major Japanese banks have formed a council to develop a yen-pegged stablecoin, aiming for commercial rollout by the end of fiscal year 2026 amid evolving regulatory support.
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Ethereum Whale Activity Surges as Retail Users Withdraw Amid Market Uncertainty
Ethereum’s on-chain data reveals whale investors driving large transactions while retail activity falls sharply, signaling capital consolidation despite lackluster price movement.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index Plummets to 13 Amid Rising Market Panic
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has fallen to 13, signaling extreme fear and widespread risk aversion among investors in digital assets amid sharp market turmoil.