Binance faces mounting US regulatory hurdles as probes intensify and compliance demands rise. With 2026 looming, analysts question whether escalating pressure could force a full American market exit.
Japan’s financial regulator will back the country’s three largest banks as they roll out a joint stablecoin – a bid to speed up and simplify payments while imposing tighter oversight to protect stability and consumers
California regulator fines Bitcoin ATM operator Coinhub $675,000 for violating state law, citing compliance failures. The penalty underscores tougher enforcement of crypto regulations.
Crypto platform Bullish secured a New York BitLicense, removing regulatory hurdles and opening the door for accelerated U.S. expansion as it seeks wider market access and institutional trust.
Bullish’s European arm has secured a MiCA license in Germany, marking a major regulatory milestone that strengthens compliance, broadens services across the EU and accelerates institutional market access.
MiCA enforcement remains inconsistent across the EU, according to a Bitpanda executive. This fragmentation poses challenges for firms aiming to comply with the new regulations, highlighting the need for harmonized approaches to foster a cohesive digital asset market.
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has struck the right balance by giving crypto firms 12 months to obtain a license in the emirate, a senior official has said. VARA CEO Helal Al Marri said the grace period will give firms enough time to comply with the new regulations without rushing into things. “We want to make sure that companies have enough time to get their affairs in order and that they are fully compliant with the regulations,” he said. The 12-month grace period is a welcome move that will help companies navigate the new regulatory landscape, said industry experts.
A senior official praises Dubai’s VARA for achieving the right balance in licensing time frames. Meet the regulatory standard with efficiency.