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MiCA compliance costs could trigger Europe’s next crypto M&A wave

Europe’s crypto market has moved beyond the race to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets licence.  Summary MiCA’s transition ended July 1, leaving unlicensed firms to exit, sell, or transfer European clients. U.K. crypto firms face FCA authorisation, prudential controls, governance rules, and client-asset safeguards from 2027. Banks already hold compliance systems and networks, making partnerships…

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Michael Saylor Fuels Speculation Over Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Move

Key Takeaways Michael Saylor posted Strategy’s bitcoin acquisition chart with the message, “We’re gonna need another color.” Strategy holds 843,775 BTC purchased for $63.69 billion, according to its latest regulatory filing. The company raised $263.5 million without buying bitcoin and can still sell up to $23.53 billion of additional stock under its existing authorizations. Saylor…

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Kalshi demands Netflix take down trailer for ‘Prediction Games’ documentary

Prediction market Kalshi sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter on Friday demanding that the streaming service take down the trailer for an upcoming documentary. In the letter, Kalshi claimed the trailer is “defamatory” and contains “both fabricated documents and false and misleading statements.” “Instadocs: The Prediction Games” is a documentary about the rise of prediction markets….

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South Korea’s largest bank brings cross-border payments to Kinexys

KB Kookmin Bank will launch a blockchain-based cross-border payment service for import and export companies in August 2026. Summary KB Kookmin will initially launch Kinexys-based U.S. dollar payments across ten countries during August 2026. The service links blockchain settlement with SWIFT while supporting corporate transfers beyond normal banking hours. KB becomes South Korea’s first financial…

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Argentina Opens the Door to USD Wages as Central Bank Approves Dollar Salary Accounts

Key Takeaways Argentina’s Central Bank directed private banks to process US dollar wages, expanding financial options. The policy targets dollar-earning firms, allowing them to formalize previously informal foreign payments. Adoption of this measure relies heavily on worker trust in local banks due to the 2001 withdrawal limitations. Argentina’s Central Bank Authorizes Salary Payments in Dollars…

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