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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1,062 EEA crypto firms lose authorization as MiCA deadline passes
Only 281 of 1,343 crypto service providers in the European Economic Area obtained MiCA authorization before the July 1 deadline, leaving over 1,000 firms operating without approval under the EU's regulatory licensing regime. The shortfall suggests significant compliance challenges across the bloc's crypto sector.
Read the original at Crypto.newsSEC Schedules August 14 Meeting on Crypto Offering Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission will convene on August 14 to deliberate tailored rules for cryptocurrency offerings, according to Crypto.news. The meeting occurs as the CLARITY Act awaits a Senate vote scheduled for September 15, suggesting regulatory progress on crypto securities frameworks.
Read the original at Crypto.newsMEXC Lists DAPPOS (DOS) Token With $60K Airdrop Rewards
MEXC exchange listed DAPPOS (DOS) in its Innovation Zone on August 10, 2026, with DOS/USDT trading beginning at 09:07 UTC and DOS/USDC at 09:27 UTC. The listing included $60,000 worth of DOS tokens and 10,000 USDT in Airdrop+ rewards, with DOS also made available on MEXC Convert for zero-fee swaps.
Read the original at ZyCrypto