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Today β€” 20 June 2026Cointelegraph.com News

WhiteBIT secures MiCA license in Austria ahead of July 1 EU deadline

20 June 2026 at 00:07
The Austrian authorization gives WhiteBIT access to the EU's unified crypto framework, which will require exchanges to hold MiCA licenses or stop serving clients after July 1.

Yesterday β€” 19 June 2026Cointelegraph.com News

Binance’s MiCA fight raises questions over ECB influence

19 June 2026 at 17:38
Lawyers say MiCA rules do not bar the European Central Bank from communicating with national regulators during the application process, though crypto licensing decisions remain with member states.

BlockShoals lawyer clarifies Binance’s regulatory status in the Philippines

19 June 2026 at 16:15
BlockShoals’ head of legal said Binance can provide trading access under the Philippine SEC’s crypto framework, while peso transfers and other central bank-regulated services require a licensed VASP.

Bitcoin activity nears record highs on microtransaction surge

19 June 2026 at 13:16
Near-record OP_RETURN usage is driving a surge in low-value Bitcoin transactions, pushing Bitcoin network activity close to all-time highs despite muted price action.

US regulators push user ID requirements for stablecoin issuers akin to regulated banks

19 June 2026 at 01:42
The proposed rules by US government agencies suggested that stablecoin issuers be subject to customer identification program requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act, the same as regulated financial firms.

Ireland mulls crypto safeguards in response to financial risks

19 June 2026 at 00:25
For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.

Wealthsimple launches Kalshi-powered prediction market app for Canadian investors

19 June 2026 at 00:07
The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.

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CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures

18 June 2026 at 21:42
The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency β€œfutures” as β€œswaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets.

Bitcoin miners need billions to fund AI ambitions, led by IREN’s $21B gap

18 June 2026 at 20:56
IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining sites into data centers.

Capital B shareholders approve up to $120B in financing capacity for Bitcoin strategy

18 June 2026 at 16:46
Capital B shareholders approved up to $120 billion in financing capacity, including equity and credit instruments, to support the company's Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

Crypto-backed GOP candidate wins Alabama Senate runoff with June primaries looming

18 June 2026 at 00:51
Several more US states are scheduled to hold primaries next week after one Republican candidate won in Alabama on Tuesday after a crypto company-backed PAC used what it called its β€œbiggest spend of the cycle.”

Trace Finance raises $32M for cross-border stablecoin settlement expansion

17 June 2026 at 19:00
The raise comes as stablecoin regulation advances globally and financial firms invest in infrastructure connecting blockchain payments with traditional banking systems.

CoinMENA, Standard Chartered partner on UAE payment rails

17 June 2026 at 17:44
CoinMENA will use Standard Chartered to strengthen fiat payment rails in the UAE, while Revolut reportedly secured central bank licenses ahead of a planned local launch.

Onchain, in court: What happened in crypto legal news this week

17 June 2026 at 17:40
The Polymarket insider trading case and a retrial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are expected to move forward in late 2026 while former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky awaits a response to his motion to vacate his sentence.

Crypto PAC has $12M stake in Senate primary runoff as Alabama voters head to polls

16 June 2026 at 23:50
Defend American Jobs reported spending $7.4 million on media to support Republican Barry Moore ahead of his May 19 Alabama primary, and an additional $4.7 million before Tuesday’s runoffs.

Binance says it considers EU license compliant amid reports of potential rejection

16 June 2026 at 20:26
Without specifically calling out a report on Binance’s EU license, the crypto exchange warned that any rejection forcing it to delay activities in the region could β€œweaken liquidity” and present other potential risks.

Bitcoin doesn't need Ethereum-style yield, says Strategy's Michael Saylor

16 June 2026 at 14:11
Michael Saylor says Bitcoin does not need staking or inflation, outlining a five-layer β€œDigital Asset Stack” that generates returns through credit and equity products built around BTC.

Trump crypto company's USD1 stablecoins backing UFC event bonuses

16 June 2026 at 01:10
A spokesperson for the Democratic National Committee decried the move as β€œan opportunity to use the power of the presidency to make [Trump] and his family even richer.”

StanChart looks for 3 signs of BTC bottom, including Strategy’s Monday news

14 June 2026 at 22:10
Standard Chartered’s Geoff Kendrick tells clients β€œwinter is over” as the analyst said crypto prices have likely seen the low for the cycle, ahead of Strategy’s Bitcoin purchase update.

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