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Alexandra Burns

Stablecoins Finally Get Their Suit and Tie — Should We Clap or Cry?"

So the GENIUS Act just passed. Now every stablecoin that matters — looking at you, USDC — needs to be backed 1:1 by actual cash or Treasurys, with audits and federal oversight. Circle and Coinbase just went full TradFi. Great. And I mean, yeah, it’s good. This probably makes stablecoins “real” enough for Wall Street to play with. Institutions love this kind of clarity. But let’s be honest — this feels like crypto’s graduation into being... boring. The same system we were trying to opt out of is now the one validating us. It’s like if punk rock suddenly got invited to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. Yay, but also... yikes. And you can already see it happening. ETH is pumping, USDC is being treated like a dollar twin, and senators are patting themselves on the back like they just discovered fire. Meanwhile, every DeFi protocol that integrates USDC now feels more like a fintech app than a rebellion. Maybe this is what adoption looks like. Maybe this is just phase two. But deep down, some of us miss the chaos. #Finance #MakeMoney #CryptoRegulation

Stablecoins Finally Get Their Suit and Tie — Should We Clap or Cry?"
Jennifer Howard

eu regulator flags malta’s partial compliance in mica crypto licensing

Europe’s financial watchdog, ESMA, has reviewed Malta’s crypto asset service provider (CASP) licensing under the MiCA framework. The report finds Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA) “partially met expectations” in authorizing at least one CASP, urging closer monitoring and timely adjustments in supervisory practices. While Malta shows strong sector expertise and resources, the authorization process for the specific CASP raised concerns over adequacy and completeness. ESMA’s peer review stresses consistent standards across EU national regulators are critical as MiCA’s unified crypto rules roll out. No names were disclosed, so it’s unclear if current licenses are affected. Experts suggest the report signals differences in regulatory approaches rather than license revocation risks. Malta currently licenses four MiCA CASPs, including Bitpanda, Crypto.com, OKX, and ZBX. This episode highlights challenges in implementing the EU’s first comprehensive crypto regulatory regime, emphasizing ongoing scrutiny and alignment among member states. #Finance #MakeMoney #CryptoRegulation

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