Most founders pursuing a MiCA license assume they are solving their EU regulatory problem. They are solving part of it. The rest depends on which services they actually offer. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises […]
Poland passed the MiCA crypto bill while prosecutors investigate Zondacrypto over missing funds and alleged financial fraud claims. Poland approved a new crypto regulation bill on Friday after months of political disagreement. The law supports the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules. Moreover, the decision came during a large fraud investigation involving Zondacrypto. Thousands […]
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Lawrence Jengar
May 15, 2026 07:18
Crypto adoption shifts focus to payments, stablecoins, and identity as Q1 2026 retail activity hits $979B, down 11% YoY but with real-world growth.
As of Q1 2026, global retail cryptocurrency activity reached $979 billion, according to data from blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. While this figure marks an 11% year-over-year decline, the headline contraction masks a deeper structural shift: crypto is increasingly moving from speculative trading to real-world use cases like stablecoin payments, decentralized identity, and consumer applications. This trend reflects a significant evolution in how cryptocurrency intersects with daily life. In the U.S., for instance, a May 13 report from the National Cryptocurrency Association revealed that one in four adults now use crypto for activities ranging from transactions to financial mana
Connex released 1.32 million CONX tokens worth $17.95 million on May 15 in a scheduled cliff unlock. Connex, a Web3 professional networking platform that uses its native token for payments, governance and credential verification, executed the unlock on a preset…
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The Trump family-linked stablecoin World Liberty Financial USD [USD1] has scored a major scaling milestone on the Binance exchange. On Thursday, the exchange announced that it will launch the BTC/USD1 pair in its Futures section from the 18th of May. According to Binance, the move would – Expand the list of trading choices and enhance users’ trading experience. Notably, this will be the first time WLFI’s USD1 is used as a direct settlement on the platform. Previously, it was only a secondary collateral option, meaning traders who held USD1 could only use it to borrow USDT. Now, profits, losses, and even Funding Rates will all be realized in USD1, just like typical USDT trade pairs. Commenting on the update, Zach Witkoff, WLFI CEO, said, Major milestone for $USD1 and the future of onchain markets. The launch of the USD1/BTC perpetual pair on Binance is another step t
Poland’s lower house has approved a long‑delayed crypto assets bill to align national rules with the EU’s MiCA framework. Parliament backs MiCA bill under pressure from Zondacrypto scandal With lawmakers under pressure to act before a July implementation deadline and…
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Zcash price fell to intraday lows of $532 after surging above $570. Over $5.1 million in Zcash futures positions were liquidated in the last 24 hours. Bullish case remains if buyers hold $500, but a breakdown could push ZEC toward $370. Zcash (ZEC) fell back below the $550 level on Friday morning, trading near $530 as profit-taking emerged across the broader cryptocurrency market. The pullback has coincided with elevated activity in derivatives markets, which analysts say suggests traders are still adjusting leverage and positioning following the token’s recent rally. Zcash price drops below $550 Market data shows Zcash (ZEC) has declined over the past 24 hours, falling to intraday lows near $532. The pullback follows a strong rally that pushed the token above $570 on Thursday, May 14. The earlier gains came after The Wall Street Journal published an article comparing Bitcoin
