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Philippines Advances Tokenization Plans Through SEC-Led Sandbox Framework

The Philippine SEC has increased its focus on tokenization due to the growing interest in blockchain financial products. The regulators are currently making use of StratBox to test new digital asset services in a regulated way. During the Philippine Blockchain Week 2026, the SEC Commissioner feels confident that tokenized assets

June 20, 2026 2 mins read

EU to Tighten Crypto KYC Requirements and Enforce €10,000 Cash Limit From 2027

The European Union is set to launch wide-reaching AML regulatory changes that will enhance regulatory controls in traditional finance as well as in the crypto space. Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 will come into force in July 2027 and establish a €10,000 cash transactions limit across the EU. Legislators from Europe drafted

June 20, 2026 2 mins read

South Korea Moves to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Transfers Under New Framework

South Korea plans on including fintech companies in the new licensing framework for virtual asset transfers, which is due to be introduced in December. This follows the introduction of a six-month grace period into the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act amendment. The concerned government made this announcement to the local media.

June 19, 2026 2 mins read

Microsoft Identifies New Crypto Malware Targeting Wallet Addresses and Private Keys

In February 2026, Microsoft Threat Intelligence and Microsoft Defender Experts found a crypto clipper attack. This was a campaign that was constructed on Windows. The malware exploits cryptocurrency holders through clipboard hijacking and searches for sensitive wallet information. These were reported by Microsoft through their blog. Attackers primarily spread this

June 19, 2026 2 mins read

Ireland Puts Crypto in Its Highest Financial Crime Risk Category Amid AML Push

Ireland has placed crypto assets in its highest financial crime risk category. It marks a significant shift in how the country views the rapidly growing sector. Irish authorities identified cryptocurrencies as a very serious danger for both money laundering and terrorist financing in their first specialised digital asset risk assessment

June 19, 2026 2 mins read

Ethereum Foundation Faces Another Departure as Hsiao-Wei Wang Steps Down

Ethereum Foundation has witnessed some changes in leadership through the resignation of Hsiao-Wei Wang from the Foundation. She has been one of the key figures in Ethereum’s research, development, and governance operations in recent years. The move marks yet another transition period for the Ethereum Foundation. They are making changes

June 19, 2026 3 mins read

Coinbase CEO Warns Illinois Crypto Tax Could Kill Blockchain Innovation

The CEO of Coinbase, Brian Armstrong, severely criticized the upcoming Illinois’ crypto tax law, noting that it could be detrimental to blockchain innovation and employment. Specifically, Armstrong noted that such legislation could force blockchain innovation away from Illinois, creating extra complications for those who develop products based on blockchain technology.

June 18, 2026 2 mins read

CME Plans Legal Challenge Against CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval

CME, which is the largest derivatives exchange worldwide, is ready to sue the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission following the regulator’s decision to approve Bitcoin perpetual futures trading on the prediction market platform Kalshi. According to the firm, the contract should not be categorized as a futures contract but as

June 18, 2026 2 mins read

Binance Seeks French MiCA Approval Amid Growing EU Regulatory Pressure

Binance is looking to obtain a MiCA license across Europe using France as the gateway. This came as a following apparent setback in Greece. The opposition of the application appears to have been spearheaded by The President of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde. In addition, there have been reports

June 18, 2026 3 mins read

Tether Winds Down Gold-Backed aUSDT Stablecoin to Focus on Tether Gold Growth

Tether revealed its plans to cease support for its derivative gold stablecoin aUSDT after the organization decided to change its product strategy. The organization released the stablecoin in 2024 through Alloy by Tether. Itsa platform created to tokenize digital assets using tokenized collateral. In this case, users were able to

June 18, 2026 3 mins read