Crypto Regulation
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cryptoUS Strikes Iran Port City, Crypto Markets Eye Oil Volatility
US military strikes hit Iranian port cities, escalating tensions. Markets brace for potential oil price spikes and increased regulatory scrutiny on crypto.
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cryptoDubai's VARA Hits 50 Crypto Licenses, Signals Market Maturity
Dubai's virtual assets regulator has issued its 50th license, a key milestone. However, a significant gap remains between licensed and fully operational firms.
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financeIran Tightens Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Mandating IRGC Coordination for All Ships
Iran now requires all vessels to coordinate with its Revolutionary Guards for transit through the critical Strait of Hormuz oil chokepoint, a move with major energy and financial implications.
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cryptoBinance Founder CZ Cites AI Competition and Geopolitics for Crypto's 2026 Downturn
In an exclusive interview, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao attributes the 2026 crypto bear market to global tensions, capital shifting to AI, and the natural four-year market cycle.
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cryptoBinance Withdraws Greece MiCA Bid, Vows to Stay in Europe
Binance withdrew its MiCA license application in Greece days before the July 1 EU deadline, vowing to remain in Europe and seek authorization in another member state while assuring users of fund safety.
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cryptoBinance Vows to Stay in Europe Despite Greek License Setback Ahead of MiCA Deadline
Greece’s financial regulator is reportedly poised to deny Binance’s MiCA license, but the exchange has pledged to seek alternative EU authorization before the July 1 cut-off.
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cryptoMiCA Compliance Deadline Reshapes EU Crypto Access
The European Union's MiCA regulation moves into its critical live compliance phase, forcing crypto service providers to secure licenses or face restricting access for EU users.
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cryptoJason Yanowitz: Tokenization and Regulation Are Critical for Crypto Market Maturity
Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz outlines how data standardization, asset tokenization, and regulatory compliance are essential to restoring trust and rebuilding capital markets on-chain.