Europe & UK Crypto Regulation
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Physical Crypto Thefts Top $30M in 2026 as France Faces Surge
Over $30 million in cryptocurrency was forcibly stolen in the first half of 2026, with France experiencing a sharp rise in violent attacks linked to leaked tax data and targeted family incidents
Coinbase Launches 24/5 US Stock Trading for UK Users
Coinbase now offers eligible UK users 24/5 access to nearly 4,000 US stocks with zero-commission trading and fractional shares, expanding its platform beyond crypto and signaling a push into mainstream financial services.
EU Sanctions to Block HTX Corporate Crypto Withdrawals in August 2026
Starting August 23, 2026, EU sanctions will prohibit most transactions with HTX, leaving corporate accounts without legal withdrawal options and imposing strict exit conditions for eligible individuals
Gate.com Licenses by Jurisdiction Explained for 2026
Gate.com operates through separate licensed companies in Malta, Cyprus, the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Japan and beyond. Those entities decide custody rules, product access and legal protections for retail and institutional users
Satsuma Shareholders Force Bitcoin Sale at Heavy Loss After Vote
Satsuma Technology Plc shareholders voted to liquidate the company's Bitcoin holdings and delist from the London Stock Exchange, overriding board opposition and locking in a substantial per-coin loss for investors
Cardano Partnership Aims to Monetize User Data With Blockchain Audit
A new Cardano Foundation partnership with Reef Data eG could let users earn royalties for sharing anonymized personal data, but initial payouts may be as low as $1.25 per year depending on demand and membership size