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JUL 08, 2026
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DEFI EU targets DeFi and staking beyond MiCA rulebook
REGULATION SEC proposes crypto safe harbor rules this month
ETHEREUM Tether burns $3B USDT on Ethereum, largest since February
REGULATION France enforces new MiCA rules for crypto firms
SECURITY Crypto kiosks scammed $56M from Texans last year
Today's stories
DEFI
EU targets DeFi and staking beyond MiCA rulebook
European Parliament asks the European Commission to assess regulatory gaps in DeFi lending, staking, and NFTs beyond MiCA's scope.
Read at financemagnates.com
REGULATION
SEC proposes crypto safe harbor rules this month
SEC updates its 2026 agenda to propose a crypto safe harbor rule for startups and DeFi, opening public comment soon.
Read at Bitcoin Foundation
ETHEREUM
Tether burns $3B USDT on Ethereum, largest since February
Tether burns $2.5 billion USDT on Ethereum, its biggest burn since February 2026, reducing supply on the network.
Read at Crypto Briefing
REGULATION
France enforces new MiCA rules for crypto firms
France implements stricter EU crypto rules under MiCA, raising investor protection and operational standards for firms.
Read at Digital Watch Observatory
SECURITY
Crypto kiosks scammed $56M from Texans last year
Crypto ATMs were used to scam $56 million from Texans in 2025, prompting lawmakers to push for regulation.
Read at The Texas Tribune