Bybit's European payments subsidiary, Bybit Payments GmbH, secured an electronic money institution license from Austria's Financial Market Authority to add payment and e-money services to its regional platform.
Despite historic regulatory wins in Washington, Bitcoin fell from its October 2025 peak above $126,000 to around $58,600 by July 2026, revealing that legal access does not guarantee permanent demand.
A father shares his emotional turmoil as his 12-year-old son undergoes a clinical trial for recurring cancer, just as prediction market Kalshi moves to allow financial bets on FDA decisions and clinical trial results.
The UK government will introduce new regulations for the funeral industry, including licensing and inspections, after several high-profile cases of abuse, including Robert Bush's 20-year prison sentence for 67 offenses related to funeral services.
The US and UK reaffirmed financial regulatory cooperation on digital assets during a bilateral working group meeting, discussing stablecoin legislation, tokenization, and market structure.
The Charity Commission in England and Wales has launched an official investigation into charities donating funds to illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine, initially focusing on eight unnamed organizations following complaints and media reports.
Paramount CEO David Ellison defended his $111bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery in a New York Times essay, arguing that legal challenges from states and writers' guilds are politically motivated rather than antitrust concerns.
Hong Kong's new combined taxi and ride-hailing driver test attracts over 1,000 registrations on its first day, with lawmakers anticipating increased sign-ups to meet future demand under the upcoming regulatory regime.
Anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman alleged at a parliamentary inquiry that betting firms Sportsbet and Tabcorp supplied vulnerable customers with cocaine, alcohol and sex workers. The firms deny the claims, saying they have no evidence.
Hong Kong romance scams netted $9M in a week; crypto fraud cases rise. Malaysia withdraws support for Blockchain Week over OnlyFans controversy. China warns of Bitcoin extortion using its name. FalconX cuts Singapore staff. South Korea plans stablecoin rules; Japan Bitget exits market.
Apple removed Telegram from its App Store; users worldwide cannot download the app. The removal follows recent legal actions by Australia’s regulator and Russia’s terrorism charges against founder Pavel Durov.
South Korea is weighing new regulations on single-stock leveraged ETFs, including reduced leverage ratios and higher minimum investments, following steep retail losses after a market rally.
FSSAI bans adding rum or whisky flavour to spirits, requiring neutral-alcohol products to be labelled as flavoured spirits; Mohan Rocky Springwater, United Spirits, INBREW and Associated Alcohol & Breweries prohibited sales; inspections in Goa and Maharashtra.
A new eSafety report reveals over 80% of Australian teens under 16 continue to use social media despite a December ban, citing platforms' failure in age verification. The government defends the law, while other countries consider similar restrictions.
California insurance regulators have granted final approval to a settlement with State Farm General, saving homeowners and renters approximately $530 million. The deal, reached with Consumer Watchdog, limits proposed premium increases and mandates refunds with 10% interest for certain policyholders.
Zee Entertainment's proposed ₹3,144-crore promoter fundraise faces uncertainty after Sebi barred Zee from capital markets for two months and prohibited chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra and CEO Punit Goenka from securities dealings for a year, casting doubt on a warrant issue.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY) faces dwindling passage odds before the US Senate's summer recess, potentially triggering a negative market reaction for Bitcoin and broader crypto, according to Bernstein. However, this failure might also spur proactive regulatory support from the CFTC and SEC.
India's Centre has proposed a regulatory framework for two-wheeled road ambulances, set to become operational from October 1, 2027. This initiative aims to enhance emergency medical access in rural, remote, and hilly areas by addressing current regulatory gaps and ensuring safety standards.
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb announced a three-stage plan for a 2028 stock market listing, focusing on internal control upgrades and compliance. This roadmap comes as the company faces multiple legal and regulatory issues, including a significant fine, a display error, and a bribery investigation.
Germany faces a heated debate over pension reforms, with conservative leaders criticizing new laws. Meanwhile, a major dark web marketplace founder is charged with drug trafficking, and privacy concerns escalate over Meta Glasses. Retail sales show growth, but Deutsche Bahn faces criticism for opaque pricing.
Das IfM Bonn fordert eine KMU-Perspektive bei Gesetzen, besonders beim De-Risking von China. Deutsche Exporte nach China sanken, Importe stiegen. Mittelständler sind sich geopolitischer Risiken bewusst, doch betriebswirtschaftliche Hürden und regulatorische Auflagen erschweren die Reduzierung der Abhängigkeit.
Crypto exchange Bitget will stop services for Japan residents, ceasing new registrations immediately and implementing account restrictions from Nov. 1. This follows multiple warnings from Japanese regulators, including the FSA and Kanto Local Finance Bureau, regarding unregistered operations.
South Korea experienced 560.3 billion won ($367 million) in stablecoin outflows to overseas exchanges in June, marking the 18th consecutive month of net outflows. This trend is driven by demand for products unavailable domestically, prompting calls for reassessing investor protection and tightening cross-border crypto regulations.
Coldcard users lost $90M in Bitcoin due to an exploit, driving small investors to exchanges. US crypto legislation faces hurdles over enforcement and Trump's profits. Major crypto firms reported losses, yet analysts predict market consolidation is bullish. Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces international legal action from Russia and Australia.
