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MiCA Regulation: ESMA Targets DeFi — Morpho Sounds the Alarm
ESMA proposes new MiCA rules targeting DeFi intermediaries. Morpho welcomes progress but warns the framework could create legal complexity that drives innovation out of Europe. Here’s what crypto users need to know.
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Circle Pushes EU to Rethink Stablecoin Reserve Rules
Circle has submitted a formal proposal urging the EU to revise MiCA’s stablecoin reserve requirements. The move could reshape European crypto regulation, influence the digital euro rollout, and impact how stablecoins like USDC operate across the continent.
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SparkLend Hits 600K ETH Deposits: What This Means for DeFi
SparkLend has surpassed 600,000 ETH in deposits, setting a new all-time high. The milestone reflects growing user confidence in conservative DeFi lending protocols and highlights Ethereum’s expanding role in decentralized finance.
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50,000 Europeans Urge EU to Ease MiCA Stablecoin Rules
Over 50,000 Europeans are petitioning the European Commission to relax MiCA rules on stablecoin rewards. With a separate campaign surpassing 126,000 signatures, public pressure is mounting as Brussels re-evaluates its crypto framework.
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Absa Becomes First African Bank to Offer Crypto Custody
South Africa’s Absa Group has launched Africa’s first bank-led crypto custody service, offering institutional clients regulated storage for Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, and XRPL assets. This landmark move signals growing mainstream confidence in digital assets across the continent.
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Fiserv Launches Stablecoin Banking Platform With Roughrider Coin
Fiserv has launched its stablecoin banking platform with Bank of North Dakota’s Roughrider Coin as the first live use case. The move signals that stablecoins are becoming part of mainstream financial infrastructure, powered by VersaBank, Fireblocks, and Solana.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $2.7B in September Inflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $2.65 billion in net inflows during September, the second-largest monthly haul since launch. The surge signals sustained institutional confidence and growing mainstream adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
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Aave v3 Exploit Drains $310K: Safe Module Vulnerability Explained
Aave v3 lost up to $310,000 in a Safe module exploit, highlighting the risks of third-party integrations in DeFi. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how to protect your funds.