Barclays To Ban All Crypto Transactions on Its Bank Cards, Citing Volatility Risks – The Daily Hodl

Barclays will ban all crypto transactions on its bank cards starting June 27, 2025, citing volatility risks and lack of consumer protection, despite investing in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF.
Crypto exchange Kraken secures MiCA license in Ireland

Kraken secured a MiCA license from Ireland’s Central Bank, enabling EU expansion. The exchange now offers regulated services across 30 EEA states, following previous MiFID and EMI approvals.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis Pushes For New Crypto Legislation In 2025

Sen. Cynthia Lummis urges U.S. lawmakers to advance the GENIUS Act and crypto market structure legislation in 2025, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation for stablecoin regulation.
US Senator sets 2026 goal for two crypto bills
Senator Cynthia Lummis aims to pass the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act by 2026, focusing on stablecoins and crypto market structure regulations in the US.
European Commission to ease rules on foreign stablecoins despite ECB opposition

The EU plans to ease restrictions on foreign stablecoins like USDC and USDT, allowing them to circulate freely despite ECB concerns about financial stability and monetary sovereignty.
Employee at Billion Dollar Bank Embezzles $44,000 From Customer Accounts Before Being Banned From Industry – The Daily Hodl

A Bank of Hawaii employee embezzled $44,000 from customer accounts, falsified signatures, and faced an industry ban. She was later arrested for credit card fraud and identity theft.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to recognize crypto assets in mortgage risk assessments

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now include cryptocurrencies in mortgage risk assessments, recognizing them as reserve assets without requiring conversion to USD.
Barclays to ban crypto transactions on credit cards from Friday

Barclays will block crypto transactions via its credit cards starting Friday, citing volatility risks and lack of investor protections, amid UK debates on crypto credit restrictions.
Bitcoin Climbs After Powell Says Crypto ‘Is Becoming Much More Mainstream’ – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Bitcoin prices rose after Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged cryptocurrency’s growing mainstream adoption during Senate testimony, signaling increased institutional acceptance.
US Senator Adam Schiff Introduces Legislation To Stop President Trump’s ‘Exploitation’ of Digital Assets – The Daily Hodl

US Senator Adam Schiff introduces the COIN Act to prevent President Trump and family from profiting via crypto, requiring financial disclosures and banning digital asset endorsements by officials.