Bybit Indonesia has launched after Bybit acquired a majority stake in PT Enkripsi Teknologi Handal, the digital asset company previously known as NOBI. The acquisition gives Bybit a locally operated platform in Indonesia, with services being introduced through a phased…
Why did the MiCA register add 14 firms across Europe?
The MiCA register expanded again in ESMA’s latest update, although the pace was slower than the first large revision after Europe’s transition period ended. On Thursday, the European Securities and Markets Authority added 14 crypto-asset service providers, bringing the total…
What do Visa stablecoins mean for banks and payments?
Visa expanded its blockchain-based payment strategy by launching a new enterprise platform built around Visa stablecoins services for banks, fintech companies and crypto firms. Announced on Thursday, the Visa-managed system allows institutions to issue, store, transfer and redeem stablecoins through…
Stablecoin crime accelerates global FATF AML action
Stablecoin crime is at the center of a new warning from the Financial Action Task Force, which says criminal networks are increasingly using dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies for illicit finance. In its annual review of global crypto regulation and anti-money laundering standards,…
How will tokenized finance move between US and UK?
The United States and the United Kingdom have outlined a joint roadmap designed to make cross-border activity in tokenized finance easier across two of the world’s largest financial markets. Published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and HM Treasury,…
Will Japan crypto rules tighten digital asset trading?
Japan crypto rules are changing after parliament approved revisions that bring digital assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, according to Nikkei. The move shifts oversight away from the Payment Services Act, which mainly treated crypto as a payment…
Will UK DeFi tax defer gains on crypto deposits now?
The UK is changing how crypto is taxed when users place assets into DeFi lending protocols and liquidity pools. Under the updated UK DeFi tax approach set out by HM Revenue & Customs, capital gains tax will be deferred until there is…
BIP 110 Sees Zero Miner Support Before August Vote
BIP 110 is nearing a key deadline as Bitcoin participants continue to debate whether block space should be used mainly for payments or also for broader data storage. The proposal, known as the Reduced Data Temporary Soft Fork, would temporarily tighten several…
Coinbase CEO supports the latest version of the CLARITY Act
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is once again backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, signaling renewed support for a bill that could reshape the U.S. regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies and digital asset markets. After withdrawing Coinbase’s endorsement in January over concerns…
Dubai updates VARA framework for Crypto Token issuance
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has released detailed guidance for token issuers, refining how virtual assets must be structured, disclosed, and distributed in the emirate. The document tightens expectations around stablecoins and real-world asset (RWA) tokens, positioning Dubai’s bespoke virtual asset regime…