
BIS Warns Stablecoins Risk Fragmenting Global Financial System
The Bank for International Settlements warns stablecoins could fragment the global financial system, advocating for official digital currencies.
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The Bank for International Settlements warns stablecoins could fragment the global financial system, advocating for official digital currencies.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) proposed a penalty framework allowing fines up to 12.5% of annual revenue for non-compliant significant token issuers.

Binance saw over $400 million in net outflows this past week as the EU's MiCA regulation deadline approaches, though not signaling a mass exodus.

Coinbase and OKX are offering up to 8% bonuses to attract Binance's EU users after the exchange failed to secure a MiCA license.

EU lawmakers urge assessing DeFi, staking, and NFT regulation in a new report, cautioning against national MiCA rule deviations.

Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have questioned the CFTC's enforcement ability, citing a "troubling" report on Polymarket's advertising.

U.S. Representative Maxine Waters, ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, urged the DOL to withdraw its proposal on alternative assets, specifically condemning crypto in 401(k)s.

Carlos San Basilio, Spain's financial regulator, has confirmed there will be no extensions for crypto companies to meet the MiCA licensing deadline.

An anti-human trafficking advocate has warned that Section 604 of the Clarity Act could weaken accountability despite existing criminal laws.

The SEC and CFTC are jointly seeking public input on unifying portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives, driven by the expanding crypto derivatives market.

A group of 17 Democratic senators has criticized the CFTC's funding for lawsuits against prediction markets, calling it an "assault" on state authorities.

Singapore's financial regulator has added decentralized exchange Hyperliquid to its Investor Alert List for operating without a license.

Australia's financial regulator, ASIC, has extended temporary enforcement relief for digital asset businesses until September 30 to facilitate licensing transitions.

Binance is set to suspend some services for its European Union users after failing to obtain a crucial MiCA license, impacting its regional operations.
South Korean exchange Bithumb has been fined $136,000 for sharing user information with overseas exchanges, violating data protection laws.
South Korean authorities fined Bithumb …183.8 million ($136,000) for sharing user data with overseas exchanges, violating data protection laws.

Kraken has sued crypto derivatives firm PowerTrade, alleging its $7 million positive balance was turned into a $2 million deficit via unauthorized "corrections."

Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 due to a lack of MiCA authorization, though withdrawals remain available for users.

Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs claims CoinEx facilitated over £3.8 billion in transactions with sanctioned Iranian crypto entities, a claim CoinEx disputes.

TRM Labs identified $3.8 billion in funds moved by 60 sanctioned Iranian entities through CoinEx, which accounted for 8% of illicit transactions.

Indonesia’s financial regulator will now require influencers recommending crypto and other digital assets to hold relevant certifications to enhance consumer protection.

Kanga, a cryptocurrency exchange with Polish roots, has secured a Class 3 MiCA license in Latvia, enabling it to offer crypto services across the entire European Union.

A US arbitration giant has rolled out a new "legal layer" to provide a framework for agentic commerce and AI-driven transactions.

House Democrats have formally questioned the SEC over trading platforms using AI agents for "consequential investment decisions" on behalf of retail investors.