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Malta’s Crypto Licensing Model Sparks MiCA Regulator Alarm: Regulatory Arbitrage in the EU?

Malta, once dubbed the “Blockchain Island,” is under renewed scrutiny after the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA)...

SEC Acknowledges Truth Social’s Dual Bitcoin-Ether ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially acknowledged the ETF filing by Truth Social, signaling the beginning of the formal review period. The proposed ETF is...

A7A5 Stablecoin—Regulatory Status, Issuer, and Sanctions Evasion Risks

A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin, is officially issued in Kyrgyzstan by the company Old Vector under the country’s new digital asset regulatory framework. Despite its...

Compliance Report: YoBit Crypto Platform – Regulatory Assessment and Risk Analysis

1. Executive Summary YoBit is a cryptocurrency exchange that has operated since 2014, officially registered in Panama as YoBiCrypto Corp. The platform is notable for...

Tether Sues Celsius Over $4.7B Bitcoin Liquidation — A Legal and Moral Tangle

The world’s biggest stablecoin issuer clashes with a collapsed lender. What’s really at stake? The story so far In a dramatic legal twist, Tether — issuer of the...

Coinspaid’s “Crypto Homes” Gambit Raises Eyebrows

Real estate. Crypto. No license. What could go wrong? Crypto meets condos—without a license? According to a recent investigation by FinTelegram, crypto payment processor CoinsPaid has quietly launched a real...

Malaysia Proposes Pre-Approved Crypto List for Exchanges

Securities Commission wants to vet tokens before they’re made available to the public A pre-clearance model for crypto trading Malaysia’s top financial regulator, the Securities Commission Malaysia...

BaFin Shuts Down Ethena GmbH – The End of an Algorithmic Stablecoin Experiment in Germany

On March 21, 2025, Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) took decisive action by enforcing the EU’s new MiCAR regulation for the first time — targeting Frankfurt-based Ethena...

Barclaycard Blocks Credit Card Purchases for Crypto: A Conservative Shift or Consumer Protection?

In a notable policy change, Barclaycard, the credit card division of Barclays Bank, has blocked all crypto purchases made with its credit cards. The move reflects...

Worldline Shares Plunge Following Allegations of Fraud and Internal Cover-Up

Worldline, the French payment services provider, is facing serious turbulence after media reports surfaced alleging internal fraud and a subsequent cover-up. Following the publication of the investigation,...

RUBLE-STABLECOIN WHALE: A7A5 MOVES $9.3 BILLION VIA “GRINEX” IN 120 DAYS—IS GARANTEX BACK FROM THE DEAD?

A7A5, a rouble-pegged stablecoin launched this year in Kyrgyzstan, has processed ≈ $9 bn in cross-border transfers despite a market cap under $200 mn....

How to Legally Stake Crypto in 2025: What Investors Need to Know

Staking has become one of the most popular ways for crypto holders to earn passive income — but with rising global regulation, it’s also...

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