MiCA Deadline Puts EU Crypto Firms Under Full Licensing Pressure

The withdrawal of key players like Upbit and Samsung raises doubts about OUSD's partner claims, potentially impacting stablecoin market dynamics. The post Upbit joins Samsung in declining participation in Open USD issuance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The expansion of MiCA-licensed firms enhances regulatory clarity, fostering trust and potentially boosting institutional investment in the EU crypto market. The post ESMA adds 37 new MiCA-licensed crypto firms, including Standard Chartered and FalconX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The EU's sanctions highlight the growing regulatory focus on crypto compliance, impacting exchanges and privacy coins amid geopolitical tensions. The post EU blacklists six Russian scientists linked to Navalny poisoning, reigniting sanctions evasion spotlight on crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Potential alumina sanctions could disrupt EU supply chains, challenge Rusal's sourcing, and intensify scrutiny on crypto trade circumvention. The post EU holds off on alumina sanctions against Russia as Irish investigation nears conclusion appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

OFAC's July 1 action added 134 crypto addresses; Tether froze 131 TRON USDT wallets tied to ISIS-K, per Chainalysis. Three Monero entries remain unfrozen.

Lawyers and industry executives expect EU regulators to enforce MiCA differently as unauthorized crypto companies are required to wind down operations.

ESMA publishes its first post-deadline MiCA register update, adding 37 crypto-asset service providers, including Standard Chartered and FalconX.

The reduction in ESG reporting requirements may ease compliance burdens but risks undermining transparency and accountability in sustainable investing. The post EU cuts ESG reporting requirements for asset managers, reducing mandatory datapoints by over 60% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.