This week Europe’s crypto regulatory framework stopped being a work in progress. The EU’s MiCA regime entered into force, and the UK wrapped up its own stablecoin rules, marking the end of a long transition period in which firms could still operate in grey zones between jurisdictions. That is no longer an option. The institutional[…]
U.S. President Donald Trump (photo from White House) reported more than $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related earnings during his first full year back in office, according to his latest financial disclosure, placing his digital asset ventures at the centre of renewed political and regulatory scrutiny. The 927-page filing, submitted to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, details at[…]
Regulatory structures moved from policy to practice this week, as European and UK authorities issued decisions that will directly shape how crypto firms operate and how stablecoins are issued. The July MiCA deadline is no longer a far-off fixture on the industry calendar. For firms without a licence, it is now an urgent operational question.[…]
Richard Stangland, Chief of Staff at Lunar Digital Assets and a veteran of multiple Web3 project launches, spoke to AIBC in Manila about the mistakes that continue to plague blockchain start-ups, the relationship between regulation and speculation, and what makes Asia-Pacific stand apart as a trading hub. Stangland on what separates successful Web3 projects Amid[…]
When it comes to crypto, Arlone Abello is not selling the dream of sudden wealth. Interviewed during AIBC Asia 2026, the founder and chief executive of Global Miranda Miner Group, said financial literacy has become a matter of safety in a market still shaped by hype, social media and sudden collapses. “Financial literacy is important[…]
Argentina has introduced a new bill targeting crypto gambling payments and illegal online betting platforms as regulators increase scrutiny of prediction markets and digital asset-based gambling services. The proposed legislation would block banks, payment companies and virtual asset providers from offering services to unauthorised gambling operators in Argentina. As reported by Crypto News, the bill[…]
The United Kingdom has issued a fresh sanctions package aimed at cryptocurrency exchanges, payment processors, banks, stablecoin infrastructure, and individuals accused of assisting Russia in circumventing international sanctions. The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) sanctioned 18 entities and individuals as part of the move. The penalties target the Kremlin-linked A7 network, which UK[…]
Russia has broadened its crypto mining tax reporting rules, requiring miners and mining infrastructure operators to submit additional technical information such as Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to tax authorities as part of tighter oversight of the country’s cryptocurrency mining sector. According to reports from Bits Media, the new regulations require miners to include network address[…]
India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is set to meet representatives from Binance, WazirX and ZebPay as lawmakers examine the future of crypto regulation, taxation and compliance in one of the world’s largest digital asset markets. The move to bring major digital asset firms into direct discussions on India’s crypto regulation has triggered criticism on social media. The high-level discussions, scheduled for 20 May at the Parliament House Annexe in[…]
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, more than doubled its crypto holdings during the first quarter of 2026, increasing its digital asset exposure from roughly $100 million at the end of 2025 to approximately $235 million by 31 March 2026. The sharp increase highlights growing institutional demand for cryptocurrency investments among major European banks as traditional[…]
Japan’s leading securities firms are preparing to enter the cryptocurrency investment market as the country moves closer to introducing a new regulatory framework for digital assets. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, major brokerage firms, including SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, plan to introduce cryptocurrency investment trusts once Japan’s Financial Services Agency finalises the[…]
Crypto.com is now the first cryptocurrency platform authorised by the UAE Central Bank to provide regulated cryptocurrency payment services within the nation’s financial system after receiving a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) licence from the UAE. With a regulated framework, the clearance enables Crypto.com to facilitate digital asset payments for services related to the government. The[…]