Aave Labs’ Push received FCA approval for “certain cryptoasset activities” in the UK, supporting its plans for regulated stablecoin on- and off-ramping.
Orbital, a global payment orchestration platform connecting stablecoin and traditional payment rails, has selected Banking Circle as its primary banking partner to expand stablecoin settlement and multi-currency payment capabilities across Europe — a partnership that plugs Orbital directly into a fully MiCA-compliant infrastructure already processing more than €1.5 trillion annually across 750 financial institutions. Related […]
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The UK government has added Huobi Global SA, a Panama-based entity linked to the HTX crypto exchange, to its sanctions list over alleged involvement in Russian crypto transactions. According to the British Foreign Office, the company provided financial services to two entities already under UK sanctions: A7 Limited Liability Company, the issuer of the ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5, and Garantex Europe OU, the operator behind the crypto exchange later rebranded as Grinex. The ruble-backed stablecoin crosses $100B in transactions in 2026. Source: Elliptic. British authorities claim transactions worth more than $1.5 billion were processed through HTX infrastructure for individuals connected to those entities. Although Justin Sun was not personally sanctioned, the move places fresh scrutiny on his broader crypto network and HTX’s operations in Western markets. How Justin Sun Is Conn
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Key Takeaways Britain sanctioned crypto exchanges, payment providers, and individuals linked to Russia-focused financial networks. Officials connected the A7 network to military procurement, oil proceeds, and cross-border settlement channels. Stablecoin infrastructure and exchange screening now face heightened scrutiny across U.K. crypto compliance operations. Crypto Exchanges Face UK Regulation 17A Action Britain announced on May 26 a sanctions package aimed at crypto routes used to move funds into Russia. The measures focus on exchanges, payment providers, stablecoin infrastructure, banks, and individuals tied to sanctions-evasion networks. The U.K. government said the package targets cryptocurrency channels and the A7 network, with the measures taking effect immediately. Crypto-related entities named in the package include EXMO Exchange Limited, Arvix Limited Liabili
Tron (TRX) trades at $0.37 on May 25, 2026, with a market cap around $34.7 billion, ranked among the top 10 globally. The asset has rallied 30% over the past year, even as TRX-the-token keeps lagging Tron-the-network on basically every…
The payments-focused blockchain Tempo has settled 3.9M transactions across 177K addresses since mainnet launch in March, with stablecoin supply exceeding $25M and full Dune Analytics integration live.
The launch of SoFiUSD by a US national bank could reshape the stablecoin market, enhancing trust and regulatory compliance in digital finance.
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Aave Labs' FCA registration enhances its regulatory credibility, potentially attracting institutional partnerships and expanding DeFi integration.
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