This Week
This week’s biggest moves in crypto regulation.
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UK Treasury Eyes £4.6B in Seized Crypto - And May Keep It
The UK government has seized a staggering £4.6 billion in crypto fraud proceeds – and now it’s asking whether agencies should keep the profits. A new consultation proposes letting law enforcement retain seized Bitcoin and other digital assets, instead of handing them back. Translation: HODLing could soon become policy.
ECB Picks Providers for Digital Euro Pilot - Including Amazon
The European Central Bank has selected five companies, including Amazon and CaixaBank, to build and test the digital euro’s front-end interface. Each provider will handle different use cases – from person-to-person payments to online and offline retail. It’s the clearest sign yet that the ECB’s “pilot” isn’t just exploratory – it’s onboarding the big guns.