Policy
U.S. Crypto Education Group, American Innovation Project, Gets First Director
The Blockchain Association's COO, Allie Page, is leaving to be the inaugural director of AIP, which is focused on educational events for decision makers.
Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Secures MiCA License in Austria
The Swiss banking group’s Austrian subsidiary, AMINA EU, will spearhead a European market launch and accelerated expansion into the trading block.
China Inaugurates Digital Yuan Operation Centre to Push CBDC Integration: Report
The initiative is intended to enhance settlement efficiency, and serve as building blocks toward a broader framework for e-CNY integration.
Australia Looks to Bring Crypto Under Financial Services Framework With New Draft Legislation
Digital asset platforms (DAPs) and tokenized custody platforms (TCPs) will fall under the same bracket as other financial intermediaries.
France, Austria and Italy Urge Stronger EU Oversight of Crypto Markets Under MiCA
Regulators seek direct ESMA supervision and tighter rules on non-EU platforms to boost investor protection.
Belarusian President Backs Crypto and Cash Adoption to Navigate Sanctions
Lukashenko called for regulatory oversight of the crypto market and criticized banks for mistreating customers.
SEC’s Crypto Task Force Will Tour U.S. to Hear From Small Startups on Policy Reform
The task force will visit 10 cities from August to December, targeting smaller crypto projects, to hear their perspectives and concerns.
South Korea Tells Firms to Cut Exposure to Crypto ETFs, Coinbase and Strategy: Report
The report seems to suggest a change in stance by South Korea, which was reportedly looking to ease crypto trading.
'Crypto Week' Back on Track? Trump Says Defecting Lawmakers Ready to Vote for Bills
The House was supposed to vote at 5pm ET Monday after an earlier hiccup.
Europe’s Financial Watchdog Probes Malta Over Fast-Track MiCA Authorizations
ESMA questioned the timing of the authorization of a certain “CASP entity” where “material issues remained unresolved or pending remediation at the time of the authorisation.”
