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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 […]

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US regulators push user ID requirements for stablecoin issuers akin to regulated banks

United States financial regulators are advancing proposals that would require stablecoin issuers to implement user identity verification protocols similar to those enforced at traditional banks. The move signals a significant tightening of oversight for the rapidly growing digital dollar ecosystem. What the proposed rules entail Under the emerging framework, stablecoin issuers would be obligated to […]

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CFTC hires SEC crypto adviser with blockchain forensics expertise; Strategy adds 1,587 BTC

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has appointed a new chief data innovation officer with deep expertise in blockchain forensics, signaling a potential shift toward more technology-focused oversight in crypto regulation. Meanwhile, Strategy, the corporate Bitcoin holder led by Michael Saylor, continued its accumulation streak with a $100 million purchase, and Bitcoin briefly touched […]