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EU officials plan MiCA revision to regulate non-European stablecoin issuers

July 9, 2026 Jackson Miller

European Union officials are reportedly preparing to revise the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework to expand its regulatory scope over stablecoin issuers based outside the bloc. The move, described by some as “MiCA 2.0,” comes in response to the United States’ recently enacted stablecoin law and aims to clarify how non-EU companies can operate within […]

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Adam Back’s Bitcoin Treasury Company Seeks to Renegotiate Cantor Fitzgerald SPAC Merger Terms

July 9, 2026 Jackson Miller

Adam Back’s Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) is seeking to renegotiate the terms of its planned merger with Cantor Equity Partners I, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. The move, announced Wednesday, signals a potential shift in strategy as market conditions have changed since the original deal was […]

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SEC puts crypto rule changes at the center of its 2026 regulatory agenda

July 8, 2026 Jackson Miller

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has placed proposed changes to cryptocurrency regulation at the top of its 2026 agenda, signaling a continued shift in federal oversight of digital assets. SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced the proposed rule changes on Tuesday, framing them as part of an effort to align with the Trump administration’s […]

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New Hampshire lawmakers set hearing on $100M Bitcoin-backed bonds

July 8, 2026 Jackson Miller

The New Hampshire Secretary of State’s office has announced a public hearing for Wednesday to discuss the proposed issuance of $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin (BTC), a move that could position the state as a pioneer in digital asset finance at the municipal level. Background and approval process The state’s Business Finance Authority […]

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Former Tether CIO plans to sell part of stake in stablecoin issuer, report says

July 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Former Tether chief investment officer Richard Heathcote is seeking to sell a portion of his 1.26% stake in the stablecoin issuer, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with the matter. The planned transaction could provide a rare public window into ownership of Tether, one of the most profitable and privately held companies in […]

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Bitmine buys $74M in Ether as chair sees rising odds for US Clarity Act

July 7, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, one of the largest corporate holders of Ether (ETH), announced Monday that it added $74 million worth of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap to its treasury. The purchase comes as the company’s chair, Tom Lee, cited growing optimism around the potential passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act in […]

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Dubai hits 50 licensed crypto firms as India pushes to isolate banks from digital assets: Asia Express

July 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

The Asia-Pacific region continues to shape the global crypto space with a series of regulatory, corporate, and geopolitical developments this week. Dubai has reached a milestone of 50 licensed virtual asset service providers, India’s central bank is renewing its push to keep the banking sector insulated from crypto, and Russia is on track to launch […]

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South Africa proposes crypto tax rules under existing tax framework

July 6, 2026 Jackson Miller

South Africa’s tax authority has published draft guidance clarifying how crypto assets are taxed under existing income and capital gains tax rules. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) released the proposed guidelines on Wednesday, applying the country’s existing tax framework, primarily the Income Tax Act of 1962, alongside capital gains tax provisions. The public has […]

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Kraken lets traders use tokenized stocks as collateral for leveraged trades

July 5, 2026 Jackson Miller

Crypto exchange Kraken has begun accepting select tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as collateral for futures and margin trading, allowing eligible users to open leveraged positions without selling their holdings. The feature initially supports 10 tokenized stocks and ETFs, including Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, Strategy, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF and Invesco QQQ Trust. Eligible […]

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Kalshi posts record $9.4B June trading volume as World Cup drives prediction market surge

July 5, 2026 Jackson Miller

Kalshi recorded its highest monthly trading volume in June, driven by surging activity around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as prediction markets continue to attract both retail traders and regulatory scrutiny. Data from DefiLlama shows Kalshi processed nearly $9.4 billion in trading volume last month, up from roughly $5.3 billion in May. Polymarket International also […]