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EU pushes to shift oversight of crypto firms to ESMA to fix MiCA loopholes

European Union finance ministers have agreed in principle to transfer oversight of major crypto firms from national regulators to the European Securities and Markets Authority, aiming to close supervisory gaps created by MiCA’s passporting system. The Council agreed on a negotiating position, but legislation is not final and still requires talks with the European Parliament. Under the compromise, ESMA would directly supervise an estimated 10 to 15 firms and gain powers including inspections, investigations and fines.

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Singapore tops crypto wealth migration rankings for fourth straight year

Singapore ranked first for a fourth straight year in a country ranking assessing conditions for cryptocurrency investors to relocate and settle, with its regulatory framework, financial infrastructure and innovation environment cited as strengths. Henley & Partners’ Crypto Wealth Report 2026 compared 36 countries offering routes to residency or citizenship. The report put the UAE, Hong Kong, the United States and Switzerland in the top five, and also highlighted shifts in investment strategies and risks tied to stablecoins.

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Banks and regulators launch quantum-resistant crypto project

Responsible Finance Institute (RFI) and crypto custody infrastructure firm Safeheron have launched a pilot project to test a quantum-resistant cryptocurrency wallet and on-chain transfer infrastructure, Cointelegraph reported. Banks and financial regulators from Europe, the Middle East and Asia are participating. The project uses an MPC protocol supporting NIST’s ML-DSA-65 standard on a quantum-resistant NEAR testnet. RFI said regulators including ADGM, GFSO and MFSA have confirmed participation.