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11:02 Regulation

Webull EU gets Dutch MiCAR approval for crypto custody rollout

Webull EU wins Dutch MiCAR approval for crypto custody launch Webull EU said it has received MiCAR approval from the Netherlands’ AFM, allowing it to launch regulated crypto-asset custody services in the Netherlands later this year and expand across the EU through passporting once approved. Client assets will be custodied by Webull EU, while trade execution will run through Coinbase Luxembourg S.A., making Webull one of the first dual-regulated investment firms in the Netherlands with MiCAR authorization.

08:05 Regulation

China weighs new judicial rules for virtual currency money laundering cases

China proposes tougher judicial rules for crypto money laundering cases Chinese legal experts have proposed new judicial guidelines to tighten virtual currency money laundering enforcement, including mandatory dual probes into both laundering and the underlying crime, wider use of blockchain analysis tools, and updated evidence standards that would recognize verifiable on-chain records and compliant analytics reports in court. The plan also calls for a national system to manage, value and dispose of seized crypto assets, plus stronger cross-border asset recovery cooperation.

07:17 Regulation

FBI warns Kentucky residents of scams demanding crypto to avoid fake legal trouble

FBI warns of rising crypto payment scams targeting Kentuckians The FBI’s Louisville field office says scammers posing as police or other government officials are pressuring Kentucky residents to send crypto, often via crypto ATMs, by claiming they face arrest warrants or jury duty problems. The agency said IC3 logged 475 such complaints in Kentucky in 2025, with losses above $3.15 million, while nationwide complaints topped 39,949 and losses exceeded $833 million.

05:15 Regulation

Thailand expands anti-money laundering checks to USDT and large cash transactions

Thailand to audit high-volume USDT transfers in anti-money laundering push Thailand’s central bank and the Securities and Exchange Commission will audit high-volume stablecoin transactions, with a focus on USDT, as part of a broader crackdown on money laundering and the country’s “gray money” economy. The move expands compliance checks across banks, cash networks, currency exchanges and gold trading, while cash deposits above 5 million baht ($150,000) will require full disclosure and high-value cash transactions will need source-of-funds declarations.

18:20 Regulation

Crypto Lobbying Push Tests CLARITY Act’s Senate Prospects

Law enforcement groups split as CLARITY Act heads toward Senate vote Support for the crypto market structure bill shifted this week as the Major County Sheriffs of America dropped its opposition and moved to neutral after talks over Section 604, while NOBLE became the first major law enforcement body to endorse it. The moves add momentum before a possible Senate floor vote ahead of the August recess, but four other law enforcement and attorneys groups warned the bill’s exemptions could create oversight gaps criminals may exploit.

19:49 Regulation

Ripple secures full MiCA crypto license in Luxembourg for EEA expansion

Ripple gets full MiCA crypto license in Luxembourg Luxembourg’s financial regulator on July 6 upgraded Ripple to a full Crypto-Asset Service Provider license under the EU’s MiCA rules, letting it offer regulated custody, exchange and related crypto services across the EEA through passporting. Combined with Ripple’s earlier Luxembourg EMI authorization, the approval gives it a single European base for both fiat and crypto flows.

15:08 Regulation

European Parliament sends digital euro plan to talks with member states

EU Parliament advances digital euro to talks with member states The European Parliament voted to move the digital euro into the next legislative phase, clearing the way for negotiations with member states on a final proposal for the eurozone CBDC. The proposal includes free basic digital euro services, privacy safeguards and holding caps to protect bank liquidity, while lawmakers say the currency would complement, not replace, cash.

14:07 Regulation

Meta disputes EU finding on Facebook and Instagram’s alleged addictive design

EU says Meta’s Facebook and Instagram breach DSA over addictive design The European Commission issued a preliminary finding that Facebook and Instagram’s design for minors and vulnerable adults breaches the Digital Services Act, citing infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications and personalized recommendations. If confirmed, Meta could face fines of up to 6% of global annual revenue and orders to switch off autoplay and infinite scroll by default and add screen breaks.

13:29 Regulation

Russia Advances Bill to Track Crypto Transfers Over 60,000 Rubles in Real Time

Russia moves to track crypto transfers above 60,000 rubles Russia’s State Duma Financial Markets Committee approved for second reading a bill that would give Rosfinmonitoring real-time data on crypto transactions above 60,000 rubles, down from 100,000, including wallet address, name, physical address, date of birth and TIN of both sides. The package, expected to take effect on Sept. 1, would also let the Central Bank ban crypto deals it deems a threat to investors or financial stability.