European Union

EU authorizes 12 new crypto service providers under MiCA
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11 August, 2026

EU authorizes 12 new crypto service providers under MiCA

The EU's MiCA register expanded with 12 newly authorized crypto-asset service providers, raising the bloc's total licensed CASPs to 321.
Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system
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31 July, 2026

Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system

Greece launches a €415.6 million ($472.8 million) bid for a digital ID card system to enhance security, authentication, and compliance...
EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions
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28 July, 2026

EU hits A7A5 stablecoin, HTX exchange with new economic sanctions

EU expands sanctions on A7A5 and HTX while Circle boosts blockchain ambitions and researchers uncover x402 security flaws.
EU issues AI transparency guide ahead of August enforcement
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27 July, 2026

EU issues AI transparency guide ahead of August enforcement

The European Commission published AI Act transparency guidelines ahead of August 2, helping providers identify AI-generated content and reduce risks.
Has President Trump agreed to CLARITY crypto ‘ethics’ limits?
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21 July, 2026

Has President Trump agreed to CLARITY crypto ‘ethics’ limits?

CLARITY's Senate vote remains uncertain as ethics concerns grow, GENIUS rules lag, and most U.S. voters express distrust in crypto.
Stablecoin transaction count, volume up despite market cap decline
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9 July, 2026

Stablecoin transaction count, volume up despite market cap decline

Stablecoin transaction volume hit a record $1.78T in June as Visa data showed soaring activity despite tighter rules and lower...