DeFi, not MiCA II at the forefront

European lawmakers have yet to define have yet to define “decentralization,” even as regulators begin preparing for decentralized finance (DeFi) to become a key focus of crypto policy in 2026. The world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto industry, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), went into effect on Dec. 30, 2024. Among its … Read more

National Bank of Kazakhstan Launches Crypto Card Pilot Project

On Tuesday, the National Bank of Kazakhstan announced the launch of one of its digital assets integration projects, the implementation of crypto cards. These cards, which allow users to complete non-cash purchases, are linked to wallets containing cryptocurrency that can be liquidated at the time of a transaction, allowing merchants to receive money after the … Read more

Cointelegraph Bitcoin & Ethereum Blockchain News

Can Bitcoin’s 21-million limit survive quantum and cross-chain pressures? The 21-million Bitcoin limit is one of the most iconic features of the protocol — a hard-coded cap that defines its scarcity, value proposition and appeal as “digital gold.” But what happens if that system is threatened from two sides: by powerful quantum computers on one … Read more

UK’s FCA lifts ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed lifting its ban on offering cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs) to retail investors. In a June 6 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the FCA said the proposed change would allow individual consumers to access crypto ETNs, provided they are listed on an FCA-recognized investment exchange. “We want to … Read more

Major Shiba Inu Warning, Ripple’s Latest Achievement, and More: Bits Recap June 6

TL;DR Shiba Inu users received an alert about a phishing scam posing as the Coinbase Compliance Team. Ripple’s stablecoin continues to gain traction, recently obtaining major approval in Dubai. Despite ADA’s recent price dip, analysts remain bullish, forecasting significant gains this cycle based on Cardano’s strong fundamentals and growing adoption. SHIB Users, Beware Just a … Read more