The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought a legal challenge to the federal chartering route used by crypto businesses, new U.S. sanctions targeting a network that uses digital assets, and renewed congressional scrutiny of Tether. In Europe, regulators proposed expanding MiCA’s reach, while the United Kingdom opened its crypto authorization application window. For businesses, the immediate task is to distinguish developments requiring action now from those that could reshape future obligations. A sanctions designation, a proposed regulatory amendment, and a newly filed lawsuit carry very different consequences. 1. Community Banks Challenge the OCC’s …