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ECB vs MiCA: The Battle Over Stablecoin Bank Deposits
The European Central Bank wants to scrap MiCA’s 60% bank deposit rule for stablecoin issuers, putting regulators at odds with the European banking sector. Meanwhile, the U.S. White House is taking a different approach on stablecoin yields, creating a transatlantic divide in crypto regulation.
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CFTC Chair Predicts Tokenization Will Transform Markets
The CFTC chairman predicts a massive shift toward tokenization, with stablecoins and blockchain powering 24/7 markets. Here is what this regulatory signal means for crypto investors and how to prepare.
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Canada’s Big Six Banks Build Tokenized Deposit Rails
Canada’s six largest banks are joining forces to build Canadian dollar tokenized deposit infrastructure, positioning the country at the forefront of the global race for on-chain money. This initiative could reshape how tokenized payments, securities, and real-world assets are settled in the digital age.
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CFTC Warns About ‘Mention Market’ Manipulation Risks
The CFTC has warned that ‘mention market’ prediction contracts, which let traders bet on whether specific words are said, carry heightened manipulation risks. The advisory signals growing regulatory scrutiny of crypto prediction platforms.
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Circle Launches USDC Loans Backed by Bitcoin: A DeFi Game-Changer
Circle has launched a new DeFi lending product allowing institutional clients to borrow USDC using Bitcoin as collateral, with cirBTC deployed on Arc and Ethereum. This move strengthens Bitcoin’s role as a productive asset and bridges traditional finance with decentralized infrastructure.
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CME Launches Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures on October 19
CME Group will launch Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures contracts on October 19 in standard and micro formats. This move highlights growing institutional interest in altcoins and DeFi tokens, bringing more liquidity and legitimacy to the broader crypto market.
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ECB Pushes to Ban Stablecoin Yields Under MiCA Rules
The European Central Bank is pushing for stricter MiCA rules that would ban all forms of yield on stablecoins, including indirect rewards from lending, staking, and borrowing. The move aims to preserve the distinction between electronic money and bank deposits as Europe tightens its crypto regulatory framework.
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Feds Probe Binance Over Iran’s Bitcoin Use: What It Means
US federal authorities are investigating whether Binance allowed Iranian entities to use Bitcoin in violation of American sanctions. The probe could have major implications for the crypto industry and how exchanges handle compliance worldwide.