Key Takeaways On Thursday, Ireland’s Finance Minister, Simon Harris, launched a 30-point action plan to combat Irish money laundering and fraud. Crypto-assets and global financial networks face tougher regulations to halt digital illicit cash flows. An Garda Síochána and the Central Bank will continuously update enforcement policies through 2026. Targeting Digital Assets and Crypto Loopholes…
Key Takeaways Javier Milei signed Order 475/2026, cutting exchange tax costs to level the Argentine crypto market. The law cuts a 1.2% cheque tax from November 2021, allowing exchanges to drop fees for users. Manuel Baudroit thanked Javier Milei for the reform, which is expected to boost the crypto product suite in 2026. Crypto Tax…
Key Takeaways Lawmakers will assess how cryptocurrency may expand access under authoritarian or unstable financial systems. Experts from Anchorage Digital Bank and advocacy groups will address security, surveillance, and autonomy. Policy discussions will address how Washington balances digital finance innovation with national security concerns. House Roundtable Will Review Digital Assets and Repressive Financial Systems A…
Key Takeaways Coinbase unveiled a slate of new market-focused products, hinting at a broader vision for how users access and interact with financial assets. Base gained private transactions, adding another layer to its evolving ecosystem for developers and users. Looking ahead, emerging AI-driven financial tools could open new possibilities across the platform in ways that…
The global cryptocurrency markets are flashing high-alert warning signs this week. Regulatory bodies across Europe and Asia are introducing sweeping enforcement adjustments, market data highlights historically deep sell pressure, and cyber-laundering sweeps are securing multi-million dollar asset freezes. Here are the news you may have missed this week: 🏛️ Macro Policy & Regulatory Pressures U.S….
Key Takeaways Ex-Ethereum Foundation contributor Trent Van Epps warns of a funding crunch for core developers within 3 to 9 months. He says maintaining Ethereum’s core development costs about $30 million a year amid foundation spending cuts. The warning follows eight senior researcher departures from the Ethereum Foundation in 2026, five of them in May….
Key Takeaways Nine European regulators pledged joint enforcement against unlicensed prediction markets during the World Cup. The statement warns sports bodies to check legality before partnerships. Kalshi and Polymarket were already blocked or under investigation across much of Europe, including Spain in May. A Coordinated Line as the World Cup Drives Betting The regulators of…
Key Takeaways Cryptoquant’s Ki Young Ju says a prolonged sideways market, not a crash, is the real risk to Strategy’s STRC structure. STRC, an 11.5%-dividend preferred stock built to trade near $100, slid toward $85 as bitcoin hovered around $64,000 throughout June. Strategy holds more than 846,000 BTC and has used STRC proceeds to fund…
Key Takeaways The U.S. Department of War is seeking $80 billion for the Iran war and non-war bills. The request follows an earlier $200 billion ask and an April estimate that pegged the war’s cost near $25 billion. Rising U.S. debt past $39 trillion has strengthened the argument for bitcoin as a hedge, JPMorgan and…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $90.66M on June 18, led by Blackrock IBIT’s $96.66M outflow. Solana and XRP ETFs gained $2.99M and $2.55M, showing selective investor demand. Franklin targets Sept. 1, 2026, launch for two bitcoin-linked dividend reinvestment ETFs. Bitwise Leads Solana and XRP Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losses The market limped into the…
