Do you think that DeFi projects are exempt from European regulation? Think again. Regulators look past technical architecture to assess who actually wields operational control. Discover why the “fully decentralised” exemption is exceptionally narrow and how this substance-over-form test dictates your MiCA obligations. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by […]
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New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini Over ‘Prediction Markets’
Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. New York Sues Coinbase and Gemini New York has escalated its enforcement posture against […]
Read MoreSonic Builds Quantum-Ready Blockchain With Simpler Architecture
Sonic is redesigning its blockchain architecture to ease the transition to quantum-resistant cryptography. The approach avoids complex signature aggregation used by most proof-of- stake networks. Key Takeaways Sonic redesigns proof-of- stake to avoid Boneh–Lynn–Shacham aggregation, easing quantum upgrades. Shor’s algorithm risk pushes shift from Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm to hash-based schemes. Sonic Consensus System […]
Read MoreLargest Bank in Brazil Moves to Invest in Bitcoin Mining
Itau Unibanco, through its VC arm Itau Ventures, has made an undisclosed investment in Minter, a company that installs mobile data centers and bitcoin mining operations across Brazil. Minter’s approach allows it to take advantage of surplus energy that would otherwise be wasted. Key Takeaways: Itau Ventures invested up to $10M in Minter for mobile […]
Read MoreBIS Report: Crypto Earn Products Resemble Deposits With No FDIC Protection
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) published a Financial Stability Institute report in April 2026, warning that the largest crypto platforms now operate as financial intermediaries without the capital buffers, deposit insurance or central bank access that apply to traditional banks. Key Takeaways: The BIS Financial Stability Institute warned in April 2026 that major crypto […]
Read MoreHong Kong Signals Web3 Push as $2B Tokenized Bonds Boost Efficiency
Hong Kong is embedding digital assets deeper into mainstream finance, with tokenization and stablecoins gaining stronger regulatory backing as market infrastructure. The push signals a broader effort to expand regulated blockchain use cases and attract global firms to the city. Key Takeaways: Hong Kong positioned digital assets as part of its core infrastructure, signaling strong […]
Read MoreTokenized Assets Near $30 Billion as Institutions Expand On-Chain Capital Markets Activity
Tokenized real-world assets are becoming core infrastructure for institutional portfolios as on-chain asset-backed credit and Treasury products scale faster than retail segments. That momentum matters now because it is reshaping capital markets distribution and accelerating product strategy decisions. Key Takeaways: Chainalysis shows RWAs nearing $30 billion, signaling accelerating institutional adoption. Treasurys lead on-chain RWAs, concentrating […]
Read MoreBitcoin ETF Inflows Turn Fully Positive Across Key Timeframes, Led by Blackrock’s IBIT
Bitcoin ETF inflows have turned positive across all tracked periods, signaling renewed institutional demand for bitcoin exposure. Sustained inflows matter because they can influence bitcoin’s near-term price direction and broader crypto market momentum. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs are showing stronger demand as flows turn positive across all tracked periods. Institutional investors are increasing exposure, reinforcing […]
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