MiCA Deadline: New Rules Could Force 80% of Crypto Firms Out of EU

Investor skepticism over Strategy's financing shift could exacerbate Bitcoin's volatility, impacting broader market confidence and liquidity. The post Bitcoin falls over 3% to $58K as investors doubt Strategy’s financing overhaul appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

UK 1% capital floor for stablecoin issuers undercuts EU MiCA’s 2% as the BoE requires 30% reserves at the central bank and up to 70% in short gilts.

Strike's MiCA authorization positions it to dominate the EU crypto market, highlighting the regulatory hurdles many firms face in the region. The post Strike secures full MiCA authorization for Europe appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Azerbaijan requires crypto firms to obtain central bank licenses before operating legally. Draft law introduces AML, KYC, and continuous oversight for licensed crypto firms. New framework supports financial stability while expanding virtual asset regulation. Azerbaijan is moving closer to introducing comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation after submitting a draft virtual assets law for review. The proposed legislation […] The post Azerbaijan Moves to Regulate Crypto With New Virtual Assets Law appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Crypto's massive political spending signals its prioritization of regulatory influence, potentially reshaping legislative landscapes and investor strategies. The post Crypto firms spend $189M on 2026 US election, outpacing last cycle’s record appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Plasma's Open USD stablecoin could intensify competition in the digital payments space, potentially reshaping the internet economy landscape. The post BlackRock joins major payments and crypto firms to launch Open USD stablecoin platform appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Spiko integrated Coinbase Payments into two EU regulated UCITS Treasury funds, enabling USDC and EURC subscriptions and redemption payments through Base.