1. Belgium to Tax Crypto Capital Gains
Belgium’s finance minister revealed plans to introduce capital gains tax on financial assets, including cryptocurrencies—aligning the country with other EU peers. This shift marks a major change, as Belgium previously exempted such gains for individual investors.
2. Circle Applies for U.S. Trust Bank License After $18B IPO
Following its massive IPO, USDC issuer Circle has applied for a national trust bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The move will allow the company to manage its reserve assets directly, further cementing its institutional presence.
3. Robinhood Launches Tokenized U.S. Stocks in EU
Robinhood is rolling out tokenized shares of U.S. stocks to European users—covering over 200 equities with commission-free trading around the clock. Built with Arbitrum, the tokens include both public and private companies, marking a breakthrough in OTC equity trading.
4. Europol Busts €540M Crypto Fraud Ring in Spain
Spanish authorities, in coordination with Europol and international agencies, dismantled a €460 million ($540 million) laundering operation. The syndicate allegedly used shell companies and crypto transactions across exchanges to move illicit funds.
