EU Regulator Calls on Companies to Limit Non-MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called on companies to take action against stablecoins that do not comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). On January 17, ESMA issued a statement addressing asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), commonly known as stablecoins, urging crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to implement measures to restrict […]
Trump’s WLF Secures $100M in Crypto Tokens During Inauguration
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative connected to the Trump family, made headlines by amassing significant cryptocurrency holdings just hours before Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. Data from Arkham Intelligence reveals that WLF’s wallet address purchased $46.8 million worth of Ether (ETH) and $46.7 million in wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) within a span […]
Trump’s ‘America First Agenda’ Makes No Mention of Crypto or Bitcoin
On January 20, US President Donald Trump outlined his administration’s key “America First Initiatives,” but the list notably lacked any mention of cryptocurrencies or a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The White House briefing highlighted priorities such as enhancing public safety, reducing costs via energy independence, streamlining government operations, and promoting traditional “American values.” Despite campaign pledges […]