French regulators say nearly 30% of crypto firms have not applied for MiCA authorization ahead of a key compliance deadline, putting many operations at legal risk. The disclosure raises fresh concerns about enforcement and service continuity for customers.
Newrez LLC and Megatel Homes LLC disclosed plans to make cryptocurrencies a meaningful part of their strategies; Newrez will factor crypto holdings into mortgage risk assessments. The moves signal growing lender attention to crypto-native buyers and risk modeling for digital assets.
Privately owned Megatel Homes LLC said the SEC has approved its plan to issue a cryptocurrency-based payments and rewards token, marking a regulatory green light for the company's Web3 customer program.
Binance completed its 34th quarterly BNB burn on January 15, destroying 1.37 million BNB and prompting discussion after comments from founder CZ. The move continues Binance’s scheduled deflationary tokenomics.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan warned on Jan. 15, 2026 that interest‑bearing stablecoins could siphon off trillions of dollars from bank deposits, risking banks’ ability to lend. The comment raises fresh questions about funding, regulation and financial stability.
Coinbase announced it is withdrawing support for a proposed crypto market structure bill, with CEO Brian Armstrong saying the measure had "too many problems." The move raises new questions about the bill's path forward and industry consensus.
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari on Jan. 14 labeled cryptocurrencies "basically useless," underscoring continued skepticism from a senior Fed policymaker. His remarks signal potential political and regulatory headwinds for the industry.
Galaxy warns a draft Senate crypto market-structure bill would let the U.S. Treasury freeze transactions and wield Patriot Act–style tools, raising privacy and oversight alarms. The firm says the proposal grants unprecedented surveillance and enforcement authority over crypto activity.
The Czech National Bank added cryptocurrencies to its official reserves in late 2025, becoming the first central bank to do so. The move is being watched as a potential precedent for reserve diversification and broader institutional acceptance.
Kazakh financial regulators say they blocked access to more than 1,000 online platforms offering crypto exchange services over the past year. The move is part of a push to build a formal regulatory framework and grow the licensed crypto market.