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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.

A gavel rests on a block, with the EU flag in the background.

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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.

Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko speaking in December 2024 (CoinDesk Archives)

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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.

U.S. SEC headquarters in Washington (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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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.

South Korean flag. (CoinDesk Archives)

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'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.

There was bipartisan opposition to advancing the crypto bills on a procedural motion. (C-SPAN)

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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.”

Malta (Ludovica Dri/Unsplash)

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UK Regulator FCA to Lift Ban on Crypto ETNs for Retail Investors

The move is to support U.K. growth and competitiveness, the FCA said.

UK FCA building (FCA)

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Coinbase Canada CEO Urges Mark Carney Government to Move Fast on National Crypto Strategy

Lucas Matheson said Canada risks falling behind as other nations actively shape crypto policies.

Consensus 2025: Lucas Matheson, CEO, Coinbase Canada, Coinbase

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Trump-Linked NexusOne Launches to Influence U.S. Crypto and AI Policy

The firm, located near the White House, plans to lobby for companies in these industries.

White House. (René DeAnda/Unsplash)

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New SEC Staff Statement Urges Detailed Crypto Token Disclosures

The SEC staff statement was based on observations about previous disclosures, the agency said.

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