"SEC closes investigation into whether Ether is a security. Consensys claims that SEC approval of Ether ETF indicates its classification as a commodity rather than a security. 😮 However, the SEC has not confirmed this.

The Central Bank of Iran is launching a pilot version of a national digital currency (CBDC) for micropayments.

Crypto exchange Uphold will stop supporting six popular stablecoins in Europe from July 1 in accordance with MiCA regulation.

Italy is strengthening its oversight of crypto markets as part of its compliance with the MiCA regulatory framework, introducing fines ranging from €5,000 to €5 million for violations."