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ZachXBT said copycat meme coins used his likeness without his support or promotion.He sold tokens sent to his donation wallet and sent about $41,000 to charities.The case shows how meme coin creators use trusted crypto figures to attract attention.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage failed to declare security, staff and accommodation paid for by George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster tied to offshore crypto bookmaker Tether.bet, in the year before his 2024 election, The Sunday Times reported.Farage already faces a parliamentary standards investigation over an undisclosed £5 million gift from Tether stakeholder Christopher Harborne.Farage said the Harborne gift covered security costs that Cottrell was reportedly already paying.

Binance users in France can withdraw assets but cannot trade after MiCA approval delays.Coinbase and OKX are targeting affected European users seeking licensed platforms under EU rules.MiCA has narrowed Europe’s crypto market, giving approved exchanges a stronger compliance edge.

Dubai’s 50th VASP license shows regulated crypto firms still favor clear licensing routes in Asia.Taiwan’s new law brings exchanges and stablecoins under approval rules as regional competition grows fast.Russia’s digital ruble rollout shows state-backed payment systems advancing despite sanctions and global CBDC debate.

Revolut will delist USDT for eligible European users under the EU’s MiCA regulations.Users can buy USDT until July 6 and withdraw or sell holdings until Aug. 31.Tether also recently froze 131 TRON wallets after new U.S. sanctions targeted ISIS-K-linked addresses.

Nigel Farage has been reported to Parliament’s standards watchdog over alleged Tether-related lobbying.Labour MPs have questioned Farage’s meeting with the Bank of England over crypto policy.Donations from Tether investor Christopher Harborne remain under separate parliamentary scrutiny.

Samsung Electronics, Dunamu, and other Korean firms were listed in Open Standard’s OUSD consortium disclosure without prior consultation, according to Chosun Biz.

Upbit says it is not participating in Open USD issuance despite Dunamu being listed by Open Standard.Samsung, Shinhan, and K-Bank have also said they have not formally agreed to join the stablecoin initiative.Unfinished South Korean stablecoin rules continue to delay firm commitments from potential participants.

ESMA has expanded its MiCA register to 300 authorized crypto firms after approving 57 new providers.Standard Chartered and FalconX have secured MiCA licenses, gaining passporting rights across all 27 EU member states.The July 1 MiCA deadline has reshaped the EU crypto market, with only licensed firms allowed to serve new customers.

A Labour MP says the Reform leader pressed the Bank of England on policy that could enrich his biggest donor, a major Tether investor.

Several South Korean companies said they did not formally join the Open USD alliance despite being listed as members.Companies including Samsung Electronics and Dunamu said they had only discussed possible participation and had not made any commitment.Open Standard said OUSD will let participating firms share reserve income through a consortium based stablecoin model.

RBI has reportedly recommended limiting banks’ exposure to cryptocurrencies and privately issued stablecoins.The central bank also proposed preventing crypto from being used for payments while keeping tokenized regulated assets outside any restrictions.The proposal comes as India continues tightening crypto oversight through stricter AML rules and enhanced compliance checks.

Bridge has secured MiCA authorization and an EMI license, allowing it to offer regulated services across all 27 EU member states.The approvals enable businesses to issue euro backed stablecoins, provide named IBANs, and expand cross border payment services.The licenses come as Europe enforces MiCA rules, with more firms seeking regulatory approval while noncompliant stablecoins exit regulated platforms.

U.S.-linked wallets dominate Polymarket political trading despite geoblocks, according to new Allium on-chain research findings.Researchers say offshore activity raises fresh oversight questions as prediction markets face tougher global controls.Polymarket restrictions list the United States as blocked, but demand appears to continue offshore globally.

More than 130 Tron wallets connected with a Central Asian ISIS affiliate were sanctioned by the U.S. government, with funds frozen by Tether.

ZachXBT said AscendEX withdrawals remain unprocessed while deposits still appear available to users.He urged affected users to report stuck funds to law enforcement and regulators in their countries.Earlier wallet checks raised liquidity concerns after major assets appeared limited in known hot wallets.