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Image: crypto.news via LBankBinance Maintains European Strategy After Unconfirmed Reports of ECB President Intervention in Greek Licensing
Binance declined to comment on a published report claiming that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde intervened in its Greek MiCA application, which is not officially confirmed. The exchange withdrew its filing on June 24 and remains without a license after missing the July 1 deadline.
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crypto.news via LBankBinance Maintains European Strategy After Unconfirmed Reports of ECB President Intervention in Greek Licensing
Binance declined to comment on a published report claiming that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde intervened in its Greek MiCA application, which is not officially confirmed. The exchange withdrew its filing on June 24 and remains without a license after missing the July 1 deadline.
Crypto BriefingUK Banks Continue Blocking Crypto Payments as FCA License Deadline Looms
Crypto Briefing reported that United Kingdom financial institutions have been granted authorization to persist in blocking inbound and outbound transactions linked to cryptocurrency exchanges, introducing heightened compliance pressures. This operational hurdle coincides with an approaching regulatory mandate requiring digital asset platforms to successfully acquire full Financial Conduct Authority licensing by October 2027. Consequently, these restrictive measures have generated noticeable uncertainty across digital asset markets, affecting sentiment surrounding prominent tokens such as XRP. These assertions remain not officially confirmed by the regulatory authority or banking institutions directly.
CryptoTickerUsing Hyperliquid from Germany: Assessing Funds, Self-Custody, and Tax Obligations Without a MiCA Licence
CryptoTicker reported that Hyperliquid is not entered in any European Union register as an authorised crypto-asset service provider, raising questions for German market participants regarding perpetual futures contracts, self-custody arrangements, and German tax requirements. This report examines the regulatory framework, but these operational details remain not officially confirmed by the exchange.
crypto.news via LBankBank of Russia Flags Crypto and Stablecoins as Financial Market Risk in New Policy Document
According to media reporting by crypto.news and LBank News, the Bank of Russia has warned that stablecoins and other digital assets could increasingly be used as substitutes for the ruble. The regulator said crypto investments carry a risk of complete losses and raised concerns over anonymous and decentralized transactions. Unlicensed crypto operators could face criminal liability, while regulated firms that break market rules could face administrative penalties. Rosfinmonitoring has gained authority to oversee crypto transactions, while clients of Russian digital depositories will be required to provide their tax identification numbers. These claims remain not officially confirmed by primary government bodies directly outside of press accounts.
crypto.newsBrazil Crypto Market Faces Contraction as Few Firms Pursue Central Bank Licenses
According to reporting by crypto.news referencing Valor Investe, fewer than 10% of virtual asset providers in Brazil are expected to apply for Central Bank authorization before the October deadline. This development is not officially confirmed by the regulator itself.
crypto.newsUAE Retailers Initiate Pilot Program Accepting DDSC Stablecoin Payments Through Established Terminals
According to reporting by crypto.news, DDSC and Network International have initiated the United Arab Emirates' first in-store payment pilot utilizing a Central Bank-licensed, dirham-backed stablecoin. Selected retail locations including Marks & Spencer and LuLu Hypermarket are participating in this trial, which remains not officially confirmed by independent financial authorities.