France’s top markets regulator is issuing increasingly direct warnings to crypto firms ahead of a fast-approaching European Union (EU) deadline for licensing, Reuters reported on Thursday. Under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, crypto rules are tightening across the European Union for the issuance, trading, and custody of digital assets, and the regulator says […]
Some Iranian crypto wallet owners may not even know yet that their money is gone. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed Friday that the US has quietly seized roughly $1 billion in digital assets tied to Iran, a figure that has nearly tripled from earlier estimates released just weeks ago. Related Reading: Unknown Wallet Destroys $8.5 Million In Bitcoin In Shocking Burn Operation Economic Fury The seizures are part of a campaign called Operation Economic Fury, launched in March 2025, which has gone after Iranian assets on multiple fronts — freezing bank accounts, confiscating properties with European allies, and targeting cryptocurrency holdings. Bessent spoke about the effort at the Reagan National Economic Forum, describing the operation as part of a broader effort to cut off Iran financially. The $1 billion disclosure is roughly double the $500 million the Treasury Department announced in late April, and far above the $344 million figure that was made public earlier that same mo
It’s hard to imagine that, with its reputation of strictness, the MiCA regulation would allow for offshore structures. Evidence shows that it’s actually common practice. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies […]
A clear overview of Lukso, its purpose, token mechanics, ecosystem role, and risks for creators, brands, and developers.
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The EU's shift towards defensive trade policies with China may spur increased interest in alternative assets amid potential market volatility.
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The EU's shift towards defensive trade policies with China may spur increased interest in alternative assets amid potential market volatility.
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OKX Europe Ltd received full MiCA authorisation from Malta’s MFSA on 27 January 2025, among the first globally. From 1 July 2026, unlicensed exchanges must exit the EU market entirely, per ESMA’s December 2025 directive. OKX’s MiCA licence mandates asset segregation, capital reserves, and cybersecurity standards equal to traditional banks. OKX managed to be one […]
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Tesla's FSD approval in Estonia may accelerate EU-wide adoption, enhancing Tesla's market position and revenue potential in the competitive EV sector.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has said banks will oppose the Clarity Act unless lawmakers change provisions that he says give crypto firms bank-like powers without bank-level safeguards. Fox Business reported that Dimon made the comments on Friday during an…
