[Weekly Crypto] 2026.06.01
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1️⃣ CFTC Approves First U.S. Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
The CFTC greenlit KalshiEX's BTCPERP contract on May 29, marking the first regulated bitcoin perpetual futures listing on a U.S. exchange and bringing a market segment historically dominated by offshore venues onshore under federal oversight.
2️⃣ Mastercard Granted NYDFS BitLicense for Stablecoin Settlement
Mastercard's U.S. transaction services unit received a BitLicense from the New York Department of Financial Services, clearing the way for the payments giant to build settlement infrastructure tied to stablecoins and tokenized deposits across its global network.
3️⃣ Banca Sella Becomes First Italian Bank Authorized Under MiCA
The €34 billion Biella-based bank, serving roughly 1.4 million customers, completed its Bank of Italy notification under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, becoming the first Italian bank cleared to offer digital asset custody and transfer services to retail and institutional clients.
4️⃣ United Texas Bank Completes OCC Charter, Launches UTB Atomic
UTB satisfied the final conditions of its Office of the Comptroller of the Currency charter conversion and unveiled UTB Atomic, a 24/7 AI-driven payments network designed to fill the round-the-clock liquidity void left by the wind-downs of Silvergate and Signature.
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5️⃣ Tether and Georgian Government Launch GEL₮ Stablecoin
Tether announced GEL₮ (GELT), a stablecoin pegged to the Georgian lari and issued in partnership with the Government of Georgia under a bespoke regulatory framework, designed to support digital payments, fintech development, and cross-border trade.
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