Around the world, Crypto continues to be the subject of further regulatory consideration – in the UK that is across politics, financial regulators and gambling with initiatives by MPs, FCA and the UK Gambling Commission.
UK MPs call for a full ban on political donations made in cryptocurrency
A former Labour minister and multiple MPs urged the UK government to prohibit crypto based political donations, citing risks of foreign interference, anonymity, and inadequate enforcement powers.
[yahoo.com]
UK Gambling Commission examines allowing crypto for legal online betting
The UK’s gambling regulator is exploring whether licensed betting platforms should accept crypto as a payment method, aligning policy discussions with upcoming FCA digital‑asset regulations. [livebitcoinnews.com]
UK selects four firms for its stablecoin regulatory sandbox (2026 trials)
The FCA named Monee, ReStabilise, Revolut, and VVTX to test stablecoin innovations (payments, settlement, trading) in a supervised sandbox shaping 2026 rulemaking.
[uk.finance.yahoo.com]
Further confirmation: FCA prepares stablecoin oversight rules ahead of 2027 regime
A separate report reaffirms the same four firms will test stablecoin issuance and redemption processes under FCA supervision beginning Q1 2026.
[livebitcoinnews.com]
Binance selects Greece as its operational base for EU‑wide MiCA licensing
In a major strategic shift, Binance chose Greece—despite its limited licensing history—over established hubs like Germany and the Netherlands as its official EU base for MiCA authorization. [greekreporter.com]
Gate Exchange secures Maltese PSD2 licence to expand EU fiat–stablecoin payments
Gate, already MiCA‑licensed, received a Maltese Payment Institution licence, enabling EU‑wide payment services such as direct debits, credit transfers, and regulated stablecoin payment rails. [cointelegraph.com]
EU introduces DAC8 crypto tax transparency rules for 2026
The EU’s new DAC8 regime requires crypto platforms to collect and share standardized identity and transaction data across member states, closing loopholes in cross‑border crypto taxation. [cointelegraph.com]
U.S. Congress finalizes comprehensive federal stablecoin regulation (GENIUS + CLARITY Acts)
The U.S. passed landmark legislation mandating 1:1 high‑quality reserves, issuer licensing, strict disclosure rules, and a dual‑chartering system—ending uncertainty surrounding stablecoin oversight.
[markets.fi…ontent.com]
MoonPay partners with PayPal and M0 to launch PYUSDx custom‑stablecoin platform
A new developer framework enables creation of custom stablecoins backed by PayPal’s PYUSD, expanding enterprise on‑chain payments and corporate crypto infrastructure.
[stablecoinnews.com]
AllUnity launches CHFAU — a Swiss‑franc MiCA‑compliant stablecoin
AllUnity, the issuer behind EURAU, introduced its CHF‑backed CHFAU stablecoin, fully aligned with MiCA requirements and targeting institutional adoption in Europe.
[stablecoinnews.com]
OCC releases updated guidance on GENIUS‑Act stablecoin rewards programs
The U.S. OCC clarified reward/“yield‑style” programs for stablecoins, shaping how exchanges and issuers may legally provide incentives under the new federal framework.
[stablecoinnews.com]
MiCA becomes fully enforceable, reshaping the European stablecoin landscape
The EU now mandates full reserve transparency, third‑party custodial oversight, and strict operational standards for all stablecoins—accelerating institutional migration toward compliant issuers and increasing pressure on smaller players. [ainvest.com]
