Tag: regulatory compliance
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4 Global Ways Countries Define Bitcoin’s Legal Status
From legal tender to outright bans, countries place Bitcoin in four distinct categories. This listicle unpacks each approach, revealing global regulatory trends and what they mean for everyday crypto users.
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Binance applies for MiCA license ahead of July deadline
Binance has submitted its MiCA license application ahead of the EU’s July deadline, aiming to secure regulatory approval and maintain access to the European market under the new crypto framework.
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PNC Bank CEO says stablecoins must choose: be a payment tool or a money market fund
PNC Bank’s CEO said stablecoins must clearly choose between operating as payment tools or money market funds, warning that regulatory frameworks and risk standards will diverge sharply based on which path they take.
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BitGo allies with Goobit for Nordic Bitcoin infrastructure
BitGo partners with Goobit to bolster Nordic Bitcoin infrastructure, combining custody and exchange services to enhance security, liquidity and institutional access across Sweden, Norway and the region.
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Swiss Bitcoin App Relai Obtains French MiCA License
Swiss Bitcoin app Relai acquires MiCA license in France, enabling regulated crypto services and expansion into EU markets. The move bolsters compliance and aims to attract European retail investors.
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Invictus First to Accept Bitcoin for Prescriptions
Invictus Pharmacy becomes the first U.S. pharmacy to accept cryptocurrency for prescription payments, citing improved patient privacy, faster transactions and expanded payment access.
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Tenth Circuit Custodia Denied Master Account
The Tenth Circuit upheld the Fed’s denial of Custodia Bank’s master account, dealing a setback to crypto banking. Regulators cite stability concerns; industry warns the ruling could curb digital-asset innovation.
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BOE Proposes Cap on Retail Stablecoin Holdings
Bank of England proposes a £20,000 cap on retail stablecoin holdings, saying it will protect consumers. Crypto firms warn the narrow exemptions could stifle innovation and shrink the UK market.