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Asian stocks mostly rise as Kospi rebounds 1.3% and oil stabilizes after U.S.-Iran Qatar delegation plans
The United States and Iran separately said they would send delegations to Qatar for consultations, though Iran said no formal talks have been arranged with the U.S. Oil prices steadied after the announcements. Asian equities were mostly higher, with South Korea’s Kospi rebounding 1.3% after two sessions of heavy tech-led selling. The report cited no specific oil-price levels or supply changes, pointing instead to a marginal easing in geopolitical risk sentiment.
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The MiCA Cliff-Edge: $400M Liquidity Migration and Fast-Track Passports Upend European Crypto
The European Union’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has officially entered into full force, concluding its transitional phase and permanently transforming the European Economic Area (EEA) digital asset ecosystem. As of the deadline, any Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) or virtual asset issuer operating within the 27 EU member states must hold an active regulatory license from a National Competent Authority (NCA). Unlicensed operators now face an absolute block on new customer acquisition, localized marketing, and regional advertising.
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