UK joins EU’s €60B defense loan scheme for Ukraine, reshaping European security spending

Ukraine's ability to produce Patriot missiles could enhance its defense autonomy, potentially altering regional security dynamics and NATO relations. The post US grants Ukraine license to produce Patriot missiles in historic NATO summit decision appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post ‘70% of funds went to unregulated wallets’- Binance CEO warns MiCA amplifies risk  appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Binance CEO Richard Teng has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the EU’s crypto regulatory regime, MiCA, citing capital flow patterns from the exchange.  In an interview with Reuters, Teng highlighted an interesting insight as MiCA went into effect.  70% of those funds go to self-hosted wallets. Only 30% flows to MiCA-regulated entities. He added, Can the MiCA regime then serve its purpose by minimizing risks for the users? Once the funds go to self-hosted wallets, the risk amplifies because you don’t have oversight and AML controls. Binance failed to get MiCA approval and withdrew its initial Greek application. Like the rest of the platforms without approval, they are required to allow users to move their funds and stop any new sign-ups of EU citizens.  In fact, Coinbase and OKX launched aggressive bonus wars to attract Binance EU users in late June and earl

The post Polymarket odds for US invading Iran rise to 16.5% as Hormuz debate flares appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Rongchai Wang Jul 10, 2026 18:03 At NATO leaders’ talks in Ankara, the US-Israel war on Iran and a dispute over securing the Strait of Hormuz eclipsed Ukraine and spending plans, with European allies refusing a patrol role. Polymarket odds for US invading Iran rise to 16.5% as Hormuz debate flares Polymarket Bumps “U.S. Invade Iran Before 2027?” to 16.5% After Strait of Hormuz Security Talk Polymarket’s “Will the U.S. invade Iran before 2027?” contract ticked up to 16.5% Yes (83.5% No) on $40.3M matched volume, a 5.0-point jump from 11.5%. The move follows fresh discussion around Strait of Hormuz security and alliance coordination, giving traders a real-time read on escalation risk into the 2026-12-31 resolution window. Key Takeaways Polymarket still prices “No” as the leading outcome at 83.5% (Yes 16.5%) for a U.S. invasion of Iran before 2027. A 5

The post The Digital Euro Moves Forward: EU Parliament Clears Path for Key Interinstitutional Negotiations appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways EU Parliament advanced the digital euro, moving the CBDC into final negotiations with member states. The asset will provide free basic accounts and holding limits, protecting commercial bank liquidity. The ECB will use the CBDC to counter stablecoins, reducing European dependence on external providers. Digital Euro Advances To Negotiation Phase Europe is a step closer to implementing a unified central bank digital currency ( CBDC), the digital euro, across the eurozone. On Thursday, the European Parliament advanced the creation of a digital euro with 416 votes in favor, 169 votes against, and 22 abstentions, allowing it to proceed into a new legal stage. The currency, first proposed in 2023 as an instrument enabling Europe to maintain its monetary sovereignty and put digital cash in the hands of its citizens, now enters into a new

With 426 votes in favor, the European Parliament has approved moving to the next stage to launch and implement the digital euro in the eurozone. Now, the parliament will have to negotiate with member states and agree on a common proposal for the unified digital currency. Digital Euro Advances To Negotiation Phase Europe is a […]

Ukraine's refinery strikes expose Russia's economic vulnerabilities, impacting global energy stability and influencing crypto market dynamics. The post Ukraine’s refinery strikes trigger nationwide Russian fuel crisis, rippling through global energy and crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Binance Co-CEO Questions MiCA After EU User Withdrawals appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Most European users who withdrew assets from Binance after its EU service suspension chose self-custody instead of regulated exchanges. Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said roughly 70% of withdrawals moved into private wallets, while only 30% reached MiCA-licensed trading platforms.  The trend suggests many users prioritized direct control over their digital assets despite the European Union’s push for stronger oversight under its Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. Consequently, the migration has renewed debate about whether tighter regulations can achieve their intended consumer protection goals. Teng Questions MiCA’s Practical Impact Teng argued that funds held in self-custodied wallets no longer remain within regulated compliance systems. Consequently, authorities lose visibility through anti-money laundering and know-your-customer monitoring that licensed exchanges provide.  Binance h

The EU's potential trade ban on Israeli settlements could intensify geopolitical tensions and increase compliance burdens for crypto firms. The post EU to discuss potential trade ban on Israeli settlements, raising fresh sanctions compliance questions for crypto appeared first on Crypto Briefing.