Regulatory Developments and Strategic Shifts Across Crypto Projects
Regulatory Developments and Strategic Shifts Across Crypto Projects
Recent news highlights significant movements within the crypto sector. Injective Protocol has taken a proactive step by filing for SEC transfer agent registration, aiming to bring securities ownership records onto the blockchain and create a regulated pathway for tokenized securities. Concurrently, BitPay secured crucial Dutch licensing under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, signaling expansion plans for stablecoin payments in Europe. Separately, 1inch experienced a significant personnel change, with co-founder Anton Bukov announcing his departure and a new venture.
1inch Co-founder Says He Was Fired, Announces New Venture
Anton Bukov said that he no longer took an active role at 1inch and had been “fired” in 2025 after pushing for changes to the company’s management and operations.
Injective Files for SEC Transfer Agent Registration to Bring Securities Ownership Records Onchain
The company said the filing would create a regulated pathway for maintaining ownership records for tokenized securities onchain.
BitPay Secures Dutch Licensing Under MiCA, Plans to Expand Stablecoin Payments
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets approved BitPay’s application as a crypto-asset service provider under the Markets in Crypto-Assets requirements.