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Stablecoin Rewards Rule Sparks Banks vs. OCC Dispute
The ABA says the OCC is undermining Congress by declining to assess third-party stablecoin rewards. The dispute highlights growing pressure on banks as stablecoins become more competitive with traditional payment products.
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Coinbase Fined €3.25M Over Customer Money Safeguards
Ireland has fined Coinbase’s Irish e-money unit €3.25 million over long-running customer-money protection gaps and excessive reliance on its US parent. The penalty raises compliance concerns across Europe.
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Visa’s Reported $2.5 Billion Fireblocks Bid Explained
Visa is reportedly negotiating a $2.5 billion acquisition of Fireblocks, far below the company’s $8 billion valuation in 2022. The deal could strengthen Visa’s position in institutional crypto custody, stablecoins, and tokenization.
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Robinhood Gets Dubai License for 2027 Crypto Launch
Robinhood has secured a Dubai license for a planned 2027 crypto expansion across the Middle East. The approval could increase competition and adoption, but launch details and regulatory execution will determine its impact.
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SEC Names Three Tokenized Stock Platforms
The SEC has selected OKX-ICE, Perpetuals.com and TSV LLC as candidate platforms for its Innovation Exemption covering tokenized stocks. The move signals regulatory experimentation, but candidate status does not equal final approval.
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Etherscan Launches ChatGPT Tools for 60 Blockchains
Etherscan has introduced a ChatGPT plugin with 16 read-only tools for exploring balances, transactions, and smart contracts across more than 60 blockchains. The integration promises easier access to public on-chain data while leaving users in control of their assets.
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Coinbase Ireland Fined $3.6M Over Fund Safeguarding
The Central Bank of Ireland has fined Coinbase Ireland $3.6 million over weaknesses in safeguarding customer funds. The decision underscores the growing regulatory pressure on major crypto exchanges and the importance of strong custody controls.
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Cardano Foundation Calls to Exclude DeFi from MiCA
The Cardano Foundation is urging the EU to exclude DeFi, staking, and direct protocol participation from MiCA expansion. Its consultation response warns that broader rules could weaken decentralization, increase developer liability, and push users toward centralized platforms.