US Treasury and UK Treasury buildings connected by digital network symbolizing transatlantic crypto regulation alignment
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US and UK Treasuries Move to Harmonize Stablecoin and Tokenization Rules

The United States Department of the Treasury and HM Treasury have issued a joint set of recommendations aimed at aligning regulatory approaches for stablecoins and tokenized assets, marking a significant step in transatlantic financial cooperation on digital assets. Transatlantic Taskforce Recommendations In a statement released Tuesday, the two treasury bodies outlined four recommendations developed through […]

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

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

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 […]

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Spain’s CNMV Chair Rules Out MiCA Deadline Extension for Crypto Firms, Impacting Binance

Carlos San Basilio, chair of Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), has confirmed that no extensions or exceptions will be granted to cryptocurrency companies that fail to secure licensing under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework by the July 1 deadline. The statement, reported by Reuters on Friday, directly affects major exchanges like […]

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Dash eyes Philippines for crypto payments push as regulatory arena evolves

Dash is evaluating the Philippines as a potential launch market for its cryptocurrency payment services, drawn by the country’s appetite for digital finance and lower-cost transaction alternatives. However, industry participants caution that dealing with the local regulatory framework remains a multi-year process, even as the government streamlines corporate registration. Dash assesses Philippine market for payment […]

European Commission headquarters in Brussels, where EU regulators are consulting on MiCA 2.0 crypto rules
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EU seeks industry feedback on stablecoin rules, DeFi definitions in MiCA 2.0 consultation

The European Commission has opened a formal comment period that will shape the next iteration of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, widely referred to as MiCA 2.0. The consultation, launched in May 2026, invites industry participants, legal experts, and consumer advocates to weigh in on revisions to stablecoin requirements, the […]