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Enforcement Actions· European Union
Europol Coordinates Takedown of Crypto Laundering Network Across Six Countries
Law enforcement agencies seized cold wallets containing an estimated €120 million in stablecoins linked to ransomware proceeds.
By Elena Marsh · May 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Regulatory Updates· European Union
EU Regulators Publish 2026 MiCA Enforcement Priorities
ESMA and EBA outlined a focus on stablecoin reserve attestations, market-abuse surveillance, and unauthorised cross-border services.
By Owen Bradley · May 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Recovery & Seizures· European Union
Dutch Authorities Seize €38M in Ransomware Proceeds
The funds were traced to a wallet cluster linked to a prolific ransomware-as-a-service operation.
By Priya Shah · May 23, 2026 · 6 min read
Regulatory Updates· European Union
MiCA Stablecoin Rules Take Effect: What Issuers Must Know
A practical guide to the EU's new whitepaper, reserve, and disclosure requirements.
By Owen Bradley · May 18, 2026 · 7 min read
Enforcement Actions· European Union
Europol Coordinates Takedown of Mass Romance-Investment Scam
Twenty-four arrests were made across four EU member states.
By Daniel Okafor · May 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Exchange Investigations· European Union
EU Member State Revokes MiCA Authorisation of Crypto Exchange
The decision is among the first MiCA licence revocations since the framework took effect.
By Owen Bradley · May 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Regulatory Updates· European Union
Explained: MiCA Passporting and Recent Revocations
How EU-wide passporting works under MiCA, and what recent revocations mean for cross-border operations.
By Owen Bradley · May 8, 2026 · 7 min read