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The European Securities and Markets Authority says crypto could pose risks to financial markets

The European Union's securities watchdog warned on Tuesday that problems in the cryptocurrency industry could pose risks to broader financial stability in future, as the sector grows and as ties between it and traditional financial markets increase. The appeal for caution from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) comes as U.S. economic policies roil global markets and U.S. authorities look to remove some of the barriers between crypto and traditional banking sectors. "EU financial markets are, as we speak, under severe strain coming from the broader political and geopolitical developments," ESMA executive director Natasha Cazenave said in a speech to the European Parliament posted on the watchdog's website.

DOJ disbands key crypto units as the Trump administration pushes forward with broad deregulation and pro-Bitcoin policies.

NCET closure signals strategic shift in DOJ's approach to crypto regulation, focusing on prosecuting bad actors over industry-wide probes.

Circle's Head of Global Policy Dante Disparte believes the crypto space needs more regulatory clarity in the form of frameworks like Europe's MiCA

The United States’ first Bitcoin President is presiding over a crypto market crash. Crypto proponents and firms funded Trump’s campaign with hopes of a pro-crypto regulation and policies in the U.S. While initial progress was made on the stablecoin bill and the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Trump is changing world order with his Liberation Day tariff announcements.

Binance faces $81.5 billion lawsuit in Nigeria over tax evasion and economic harm, as court delays hearing to April 30 for legal review.

Executives from multiple US crypto and finance firms are set to join the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s next roundtable to discuss crypto trading regulations.

Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, former CEO of Binance, has joined Pakistan's newly formed Crypto Council as a strategic advisor.

Binance founder CZ will serve as an adviser to Pakistan's Crypto Council, signaling a major push for Web3 and crypto regulation.

Changpeng Zhao will advise Pakistan on digital asset regulations, infrastructure, education, and adoption, Bloomberg Law reported Monday.

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced new regulatory guidance permitting licensed Virtual Asset Trading Platforms (VATPs).

The SEC's crypto roundtable embraces former adversaries in a strategy shift toward collaboration over enforcement.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) empowers VATPs to offer staking, emphasizing innovation with investor protection.

A crypto VC believes that Bitcoin could surge above $110K when a likely macro shift happens through tax cuts and more deregulation...

Dubai's real estate and crypto regulators have signed a cooperation deal to explore tokenisation in property registration and management

Paolo Ardoino said that if new rules are brought in "make stablecoins competitive, there could be an interest from Tether to create a domestic stablecoin."

Hong Kong financial authorities have officially allowed crypto firms to provide staking services for customers. However, they must abide by guidelines meant to protect users from associated risks

Tether's chief executive Paolo Ardoino says the stablecoin issuer is in talks with US officials and may even launch a dollar-pegged token tailored for the domestic market only

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is expected to reduce its involvement in cryptocurrency regulation due to budget cuts and a broader shift in oversight to other agencies.

Ripple is urging UK policymakers to accelerate regulatory efforts and position the country as a global leader in digital assets.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing several internal directives to shape its crypto regulation approach.

The SEC shifts away from aggressive crypto lawsuits under Trump, but a lack of clear regulations raises concerns over industry stability.

PayPal expands crypto reach with Solana and Chainlink, responding to retail and developer demands.

Here's what happened in crypto today as in the aftermath of the trade war, as the market navigates macroeconomic volatility.